With the tourist throngs gone, winter is the perfect time for Mainers to enjoy the area’s most in-demand restaurants. Chefs and owners at 10 such venues offer insider intel for the best days and times to visit.
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Saltwater Grille in South Portland closes to repair storm damage
Owners say they hope to reopen in about 2 weeks.
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Terlingua owners to open brunch restaurant in Portland’s West End
The Texas- and Mexican-inspired Ocotillo is expected to open in March in the former space of The Danforth.
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The Wrap: New owners for Miyake; Double Great Coffee opens on Munjoy Hill
Plus, Dok Mali expands to Knightville; one Thai restaurant replaces another on Congress Street; Jackrabbit Cafe closes in Biddeford, and more.
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The Wrap: Atlanta chef buys Marriner’s in Camden; Citrus closes downtown
Also, Roma Cafe holds special dinners this week to mark its 100th anniversary; The Well at Jordan’s Farm starts taking reservations for the 2024 season; and more.
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Check out a dozen new bars and restaurants Mainers can look forward to in 2024
Affordable pricing is a common theme for many of these new places.
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Dine Out Maine: The Best of 2023
Our restaurant critic’s annual summation of his favorite bites, sips, meals and more in Maine. (Tell us about your own favorites in the comments.)
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Eat & Run: New by the mall, fast-casual Italian for hearty appetites
Fresco Del Forno has an all-you-can-eat buffet and huge subs to eat there or take to go.
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Maine restaurants are cooking up free holiday meals for whoever wants one
Crispy Gai, with the help of other Portland restaurants, is making free Christmas Eve meals to be delivered to anyone who asks. Taj in South Portland is offering free meals on Christmas Day.
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Dine Out Maine: More great pizza here? We give you 2 words: Quanto Basta
At Portland’s newest pizzeria, you’ll find ‘Neapolitan-esque’ pies with superb crusts and seasonal toppings, reasonably priced Italian wines, and cocktails that play well with pizza.