Gift cards are generally perfect for everyone. Chef Stef Maine in Harpswell has cards in any amount that cover her ever-changing weekly menus. She is featuring comforting soups, but the salads look so refreshing. She caters and customizes menus. chefstefmaine.com, 504-4685. Wine Wise Events has flexible gift cards that can cover its virtual wine dinners […]
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The Wrap: More restaurants reinvent themselves
Central Provisions becomes a sandwich shop, and Elsmere temporarily closes its Portland location.
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Portland restaurants head into ‘difficult stretch’
Managers of two long-time restaurants, Becky’s and DiMillo’s on the Water, will continue to follow CDC guidelines with the hope business will get closer to normal after the winter.
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Maine restaurant industry presses Sen. Collins to support federal relief
Owners of restaurants and bars want her to support a bill that would provide billions in aid to independently owned businesses.
Posted inTimes Record
Smoothie shop, comfort food restaurant headed for opposite ends of Maine Street
The two new eateries, Bay Bowls and Embark on Maine, plan to open this winter.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Sande’s Picks: Embark on Maine coming to Brunswick
Billy Saxton and his family, owners of the Dolphin Marina and Restaurant in Harpswell, are taking their restaurant experience and expanding into downtown Brunswick. The new eatery is called Embark on Maine and, as the name implies, demonstrates the evolution of their business model. Billy said the family has planned to “put roots” in Brunswick […]
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The Wrap: Lois’ closes Portland market; Vena’s closes for now but has plans to expand
Portland indoor farmers market returns. Send us your favorite recipes for our virtual cookie swap.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Sande’s Picks: Holiday shopping just got more interesting
The corner of Maine and Pleasant streets (the former location of Wyler’s Gifts), is now home to a holiday artisan pop-up store featuring close to 25 local artists and crafts people. This may be the substitute for the seasonal craft fairs that we are all missing these days. One of the featured items is chocolates […]
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Maine restaurants wary of more COVID shutdowns
Restaurant owners say they are being unfairly labeled as ‘super-spreaders,’ and if the state orders them to close, they will need some financial relief.
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The Wrap: Burgers from Big Tree, restaurants get winter relief
Luke’s Lobster starts a ‘New Maine Food’ promotion that features recipes from new Mainers, and a workshop teaches holiday piemaking.