Nomad in Brunswick will close and a new restaurant will take its place, famous chefs are coming to Maine to help Primo celebrate 25 years and more local food news.
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Primo restaurant in Rockland to hold 25th anniversary dinner with star chefs
Emily Luchetti and Larry Forgione are just two of the name chefs at the event on Saturday.
Here are the southern Maine restaurants that have closed in 2024
A month-by-month look at the dining establishments, including bars and cafes, that have shut their doors this year. Plus, announced closures that are coming.
Local restaurateurs to open tavern in downtown Brunswick
The owners of Linden + Front in Bath and Sundrenched in Harpswell plan to take over the former home of Joshua’s on Maine Street.
The Wrap: Lee Frank’s expands to Wells, Pint and Pawn closes in Biddeford
Also, Peekytoe Provisions moves into a larger Bar Harbor location; Maine breweries win medals at the Great American Beer Festival; food producers showcase coming to Thompson’s Point and more.
As climate change hurts Maine farms and restaurants, stakeholders search for solutions
Three takeaways from Friday’s roundtable discussion among local food industry professionals and lawmakers, organized by the James Beard Foundation.
At Camp Pennant, the food is infused with a sense of fun
You’ll find pizza, soft pretzels and s’mores at the summer-camp themed restaurant/brewery/distillery. Be sure to eat your vegetables, too, as they’re ‘superb.’
Owner of Kennebunkport’s Lost Fire to open Patagonian grill at Rock Row
The Asador Grill by The Lost Fire begins construction in Westbrook in 2025.
The Wrap: West End scoop shop opens; Rabelais extends stay
Also, sister restaurants Local 188 and Salvage BBQ close; Ramona’s to launch Philly-style casual eatery; two events this weekend for apple fans; and Saco’s 23rd annual Pumpkin Harvest Festival.
Local 188 and Salvage BBQ, sister restaurants on Congress Street, have closed
Jay Villani, who owns both restaurants, has talked about the difficulties facing the industry since the pandemic but did not return messages about the closures.