Maine Beer Company’s Zoe amber ale – named for owner David Kleban’s daughter – will be returning in bottles and on draft March 9. According to MBC’s website, the flavor profile is “pine and raisin predominate with notes of citrus and ripe dark berries. Malty backbone of toasted bread, dark chocolate and caramel.” On March […]
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Portland wine bar MJ’s will not reopen
The owner of the wine bar in One City Center says he’s working on a new venture.
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The Wrap: Restaurants reopen after a long winter
Coffee-centric treats for Maine Restaurant Week, and Standard Baking oven gets refurbished.
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Which type of clam chowder is best? The debate is alive and well
For decades, New England partisans – and don’t forget New Yorkers – have debated the matter, bickering over specifications like cream, tomatoes, salt pork and roux.
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Sande’s Picks: Wine dinners are back
Three prix fixe, pre-selected menu dinners with appropriate wines are scheduled in March not far from the southern Midcoast area. As more are announced, I will include details. Seating and tables will be well spaced and masks required while moving about the restaurants. On March 3, Sedgley Place is hosting a festive Mardi Gras dinner […]
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The Wrap: A restaurant residency, Taco Tuesdays and a farewell to Bill’s Pizza
Also, Oakhurst Dairy plans events to celebrate its 100th anniversary, and a Maine chef needs your support in a contest.
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Sande’s Picks: Make plans now for Maine Restaurant Week
The format will be a bit different Maine Restaurant Week, being held this year from March 1-12, but as always the unique menus will be something special. Restaurants will offer special items along with their familiar menus and patrons will be able to safely dine in, dine outside in heated areas or take out complete […]
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‘Holey Donut’ café changes name after Portland’s Holy Donut sues
The dispute was resolved amicably between the popular Maine doughnut shop and an Oregon café that once bore the allegedly infringing name.
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The Wrap: Mardi Gras comes late this year
Plus handmade frozen dumplings and something new for the breadheads.
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Central Maine restaurateurs work through uncertainty
Eleven months after the global coronavirus pandemic was declared, three restaurant owners talk about pushing past profound challenges to start or sustain their new businesses.