The menu offers a few first-rate dishes and, alas, some lackluster ones, too.
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The Wrap: Blue Lobster gets bigger; Maine Cheese Guild hires new executive director
Also, a lightning strike damages George + Leon’s; Local 188 marks 25 years; Portland’s food scene basks in more national media attention; and Mast Landing’s Wavy Days Beer Fest returns.
Our highest-rated Maine restaurants from the past year
Sixteen restaurants received at least 4 stars in reviews by Andrew Ross since last June.
Oun Lido’s Shrimp Fresh Roll is a cool bite for a hot day
Find it on the lunch menu at the new Old Port restaurant.
OystHers in Bath has a great backstory and 4-star food and drink
The restaurant, which sits by the Kennebec River, is the creation of two sisters whose father was a lobsterman.
The Wrap: New Portland bars to offer board games, Latin focus
Also, Pot + Pan cannabis edibles opens a Woodfords Corner store; Onggi launches a café; Highroller opening a sister steakhouse; Blake Orchard expands to Brunswick; and more.
Maine bakeries rise above the competition to win James Beard Awards
Atsuko Fujimoto of Norimoto Bakery won for Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker and Barak Olins’ ZUbakery took home the award for Outstanding Bakery.
Portland restaurant Broken Arrow closes after staffers quit
The 4-year-old restaurant is up for sale amid financial difficulties, according to its owners. Some staff members say they’ve had multiple paychecks bounce in recent months.
Daytripping? We suggest these excellent new(ish) restaurants around Maine
Let us help you figure out which places suit your mood, destination and palate.
A modern diner/burger joint is serving ‘fantastic’ food in a fun, retro atmosphere
A&C Soda Shop in South Portland does a whole lot more than soda. And it does it very well – 4-star well.