Our restaurant critic sums up the year in dining, from cheeseburgers to uni tongues, Buffalo tempeh pizza to tartes tropéziennes – and back again.
maine restaurants
Rockland-based chocolate maker opening cafe, store in downtown Waterville
The location at the Colby College-owned 173 Main St. building will include seating areas for customers to enjoy Bixby & Co.’s chocolate confections, including drinks, pastries, espresso and gelato.
Former manager plans to reopen Andy’s Old Port Pub
The new owners plan to keep almost everything the same.
Another Italian restaurant will take place of Vignola-Cinque Terre
The Miranda Group plans to open a bistro called Via Vecchia in the space on Dana and Wharf Streets.
Old favorite Maria’s restaurant will reopen in new spot on Saturday
The restaurant, a nearly 60-year-old Italian-American institution in Portland, will open the doors to its newly renovated space on outer Congress Street.
The Wrap: A tavern closes, and a former chef returns to the kitchen
In other news, Dean’s Sweets gets national attention, Portland’s winter farmers market gets ready to open, and a bicentennial cookbook needs your family recipes.
The Wrap: Rover Bagel closing, neighborhood restaurant opening, and fun with Figgy
And for your holiday shopping needs, check out Fork Food Lab’s annual market.
Crooked Mile back in business serving a proper breakfast and lunch
The reopened Brighton Avenue cafe is a warm, inviting spot to grab a bite or a coffee.
Local businesses offer Thanksgiving without the hassle
Let someone else do the cooking this year.
New restaurant planned for former JP’s spot in Portland
The Knotted Apron will feature American, French and Italian cuisines.