After 33 years, founder Anthony Barrasso is retiring just a few days shy of his 84th birthday.
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James Beard Awards names 10 Maine semifinalists for 2025 honors
Nominees include Taj in South Portland and The Abbey in Brunswick, while 3 southern Maine chefs are nominated in the Best Chef: Northeast category.
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New board game cafe coming to Westbrook
Owlbear’s Rest will have a library of several hundred tabletop games.
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Henry’s Public House closing in Old Port
The restaurant’s last day will be Feb. 15.
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Kittery bistro Anneke Jans closes after 20 years
The Wallingford Square bistro, which had been open since 2005, could not extend its lease.
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Imbibe magazine hails Lucky Cheetah and Papi’s LyAnna Sanabria
The Portland entries were included on the annual Imbibe 75 list, which singles out the people and places likely to have an impact on the beverage world in the coming year.
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Yuri’s Desserts opens on Spring Street in Portland
The Korean-style shop specializes in baked goods that aren’t overly sweet.
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Café and sports bar-restaurant planned for East Bayside
The 2 separate venues — Luna, a coffee shop with a child care element, and Minibar, which will feature an 18-hole mini golf course — will be located in the former World Gym space.
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Hot Suppa on Congress Street may get new owners
The Portland City Council will consider the transfer of ownership Monday night.
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The six mouth-watering trends coming to your restaurant table in 2025
The new hot pizza; the cool old spice.