Also, a new owner takes over Big Sky Bread, another distillery to launch in Portland this year, The Danforth makes the Imbibe 75, and more.
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Dine Out Maine: Wayside is a winner, with something for everyone
Wayside Tavern, a restaurant in Portland’s Parkside neighborhood, earns 4 stars.
Eat & Run: Watami adds to international options on Brunswick’s Maine Street
The casual restaurant specializes in ramen, poke bowls and bubble tea.
The Wrap: Ruby’s moving to Congress Street, launching new French concept
Also, sustainable sushi darlings Rosella to open in Kennebunk; Maine-made foods, including the Maine Coast Monkfish Stew, make the finals at the Good Food Awards, and more.
Omi’s Coffee Shop closes in South Portland
The owners could not be reached immediately through social media messaging to ask for more details.
The Wrap: Mr. Tuna gets its own digs on Middle Street
Also, Dobrá Tea has closed its Portland teashop, Quanto Basta will open a storefront on Congress Street, Sam Hayward leads a virtual cooking class, and more.
The Wrap: Trudy Bird’s opens in North Yarmouth
Also, Rosemont Market to close its Thompson’s Point wine bar, Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association again donates monkfish stew for a Midcoast Christmas Eve meal, and restaurant options galore for special holiday dinners.
Dine Out Maine: The Best of 2022
Our restaurant critic’s favorite bites, sips, meals and more from Maine’s food scene this year. (Tell us what yours were in the comments.)
The Wrap: Year-end restaurant openings include Bar Futo, A & C Soda Shop and Full Turn
Also, Chicago’s Big Kids to pop up at Crispy Gai, Ruth Reichl smiles on Maine’s tea towels, and options for holiday dinners on the town.
With the opening of Papi, variety of Latin cuisines on Maine menus continues to grow
The Puerto Rican-themed restaurant in Portland is the latest addition to a diversifying Latin food scene.