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Food celebrity Erin French caters to her local community

by Tim Cebula April 10, 2022April 9, 2022

Even as her star continues to rise, the chef-owner of The Lost Kitchen remembers her roots and shares the fruits of her success with her hometown of Freedom.

Sande’s Picks: Spring is here and Easter buffets are back

by Sande Updegraph April 8, 2022April 6, 2022

With pandemic restrictions easing, buffets have returned to several local restaurants, at least for the Easter holiday. Harraseeket Inn is hosting its Easter Grand Buffet April 17 with all the traditional items, including all-you-can-eat lobster and baked ham. Two seatings are available at noon and 2 p.m. $105/adults, $55/ages 6-12. Children 5 and under are […]

Business, Food

The Wrap: Portland students taste-test African food, Silly’s reinvents itself, and raising money for Ukraine

by Tim Cebula April 6, 2022April 6, 2022

Also, women coffee experts converge at Coffee By Design, Lobster Shack at Two Lights reopens and a new brunch restaurant coming to Portland.

Coastal Journal, The Forecaster

Sande’s Picks: A few of my favorite things

by Sande Updegraph April 1, 2022March 30, 2022

This will be a departure from my usual list of food and drink activities, but I have recently tasted some yummy items in the area that I want to share with you. These are not elegant or considered gourmet – just tasty and satisfying. • Hot Chocolate and Kahlua Cocktail at Muddy Rudder in Yarmouth. […]

Business, Food

The Wrap: A reboot of Portland’s classic Five Fifty-Five coming soon to Brunswick, 2 city restaurants say come on in

by Tim Cebula March 30, 2022March 30, 2022

Five Fifty-Five North will open in The Federal hotel, and Bay Bowls launches a second location.

Coastal Journal, The Forecaster

Sande’s Picks: It’s full steam ahead for Maine Maple Sunday Weekend

by Sande Updegraph March 18, 2022March 16, 2022

Celebration is the word for all of the activities around Maine maple syrup. Maine is the third-largest producer of maple syrup in the country and Maine Maple Sunday Weekend March 26-27 is crammed with sweetness at sugarhouses offering samples, demonstrations, games, tours, music and more. There is a map of participating producers at MaineMapleProducers.com/events but […]

Food, Local & State, News

James Beard finalists announced, Maine chefs dominate Northeast category

by Tim Cebula March 16, 2022March 17, 2022

While three Portland chefs earned regional nominations, restaurant Leeward and baker Atsuko Fujimoto are finalists in major national categories.

Coastal Journal, The Forecaster

Sande’s Picks: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with food, drink and music

by Sande Updegraph March 11, 2022March 11, 2022

There are several area venues that are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day Thursday, March 17, with events ranging from live music to specialty food and drink. A whiskey tasting will be offered at the Falmouth Country Club from 6-8 p.m. Sommelier Erica Archer will curate five fine whiskeys from around the world, accompanied by Executive Chef […]