The Cumberland restaurant’s owner/chef makes the most of his experience cooking in the South and ingredients grown locally.
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French bistro Petite Jacqueline for sale in the Old Port
Owners Steve and Michelle Corry will continue to operate the long-time spot in Portland through September.
Dine Out Maine: At Papi, an underrepresented cuisine gets its due
The new Exchange Street restaurant serves nuanced, sophisticated Puerto Rican food and drink in a gorgeous space.
U.S. Labor Department recovers $200,000 in wages, damages for Freeport pizzeria employees
The agency found that Antonia’s Pizzeria violated wage and labor laws. It also obtained a judgment that prohibits the restaurant from retaliating against employees for cooperating with the investigation.
The Wrap: Rabelais bookstore closing in Biddeford; new owners for Little Tap House
Also, Bow Street Beverage opens a location in Wells; a new bar launches on Broadway in SoPo; Brunswick’s 40-Mile Food Festival; and Unity’s Common Ground Country Fair.
Dine Out Maine: Seafood sparkles in improvisational dishes at raw bar and market
SoPo Seafood in Knightville makes the most of its pristine seafood, offering skillfully prepared dishes, single-bite snacks and Oysters of the Day. And the market encourages patrons to try these at home.
The Wrap: The Continental and The Clam Bar open in Portland
Wolfpeach in Camden closes, Vena’s Fizz House tacks and Vintage Maine gets a surprise visit.
Dine Out Maine: In its new Scarborough location, Burano’s serves great pizza and – surprise – excellent wings
Contrasts – of texture, temperature and taste – are the secret to the char-speckled, long-rising pizza.
The Wrap: Quanto Basta opens on Congress Street
Also, the Maine State Oyster Eating Championship is revived in Castine, Wavy Days beer fest returns to Thompson’s Point, and Wild Blueberry Weekend is back for third year.
The Wrap: Frying Dutchman closes as chef-owner helps reopen Brunswick’s Tao Yuan
Also, a new Scandinavian bakery comes to Saco, the Kneading Conference returns to Skowhegan for a 16th year, and Little Pig expands to a 6-day schedule.