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Brickyard Hollow to open Portland brewpub
The Yarmouth brewery’s Commercial Street location will serve pizza and stay open late.
The Wrap: Maine’s first non-alcoholic craft beer hits the stores
A new restaurant for Monument Square, and Easter eats.
Restaurants struggling during the pandemic turn to branded merchandise to help pay the bills
From masked mermaids to ‘milk-drunk’ ducks, local restaurants are selling hoodies, onesies and more.
Sande’s Picks: Restaurants and bars are coming back
Maine’s reopening plan for hospitality businesses is moving ahead quickly. On March 26, indoor gathering capacity will increase to 50%, and on May 24, to 75%. March 26 is also the date that indoor dining bar and tasting room service can begin. The Moving Maine Forward Plan also includes wearing masks, social distancing and preventive […]
New statewide campaign highlights safe indoor dining options
A statewide public education campaign, “Maine Outdoor Dine,” was launched last week to showcase Maine restaurants and breweries that offer ways to enjoy food and beverage comfortably and safely outdoors. The campaign‘s website, maineoutdoordine.com, includes information about more than 80 participating businesses from around the state, including close to 50 in Portland. To keep diners safe […]
Run and Eat: Takeout from Thoroughfare is an indulgent delight
There’s a reason the new Yarmouth to-go window has been busy.
Dine In/Out Maine: State of anticipation
We asked food-focused people from around the state where they were most looking forward to eating post-pandemic.
Sande’s Picks: Cooking classes more popular now than ever
Now You’re Cooking in Bath is continuing its virtual class schedule via Zoom or Facebook live. Links are $35 and include instruction, a shopping list and recipes. Registration and payment are required in advance at 443-1402. Upcoming classes: 5 p.m. March 18, Fondue and Raclette; and 5 p.m. March 25, Pomegranate Chicken. Black Tie Catering […]
The Wrap: Openings, closings, and corned beef and cabbage
More Thai and more brunch for Portland diners, plus beer-guzzling dogs (OK, not exactly, but gotcha to look).