Plus, Elda delays Portland opening; Silly’s to relaunch brick-and-mortar restaurant in Standish; and Food & Wine magazine praises Knightville’s dining scene.
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No rivalry here: Twin brothers behind 2 Portland BBQ joints are each other’s wingman
Ryan Carey, owner of Noble Barbecue, and his brother Richard, general manager of Wilson County Barbecue, put family over food fights.
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From the Chamber: Looking back and forward at the tip credit
Since we just passed Labor Day weekend, I wanted to tackle one of the business issues that I’m most passionate about: the tip credit. The tip credit is what guarantees that tipped workers, such as restaurant servers and bartenders, make at least their hourly wage for the hours they work but also gives them the […]
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The Wrap: New bar for Biddeford; Sapporo moving to Falmouth
Also, Tiki bar Three Dots and a Dash to make a pop-up appearance at Crown Jewel; the Maine Aquaculture Association creates staff position to combat misinformation; and more local food news.
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The Wrap: Gross closes its bakery; a peek at Mayor Pete’s plate
Also, Higgins Beach Market in Scarborough will get a new building, plus several festivals, conferences and cookbook events on the horizon.
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New program to provide free counseling for Maine food industry workers
The Behind You pilot program, funded by a Texas nonprofit and implemented by the clinical students at the University of Maine, will cover up to 200 hours of free counseling in its first year.
Posted inFood, Health
Maine’s food scene offers plenty for people with gluten sensitivities
From breweries to bakeries, the options are impressive.
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The Wrap: Taj reopens in new SoPo location; Two Fat Cats coming to the West End
Plus, Holy Donut to ship; new dining discount club from the owners of the former Rick’s Lobby Café; Hannaford staffer writes a produce guide; Parlor’s Salty Honey flavor returns; and summer camp at Allagash.
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The Wrap: In Portland, Lucky Cheetah to launch and Tiqa reopens
Also, a new café/bar for Washington Avenue; an Asian fusion restaurant comes to Freeport; former Food & Wine editor Dana Cowin speaks at Allagash; the 98th annual St. Peter’s Italian Bazaar; and more.
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The Wrap: Leisure Time Cocktail Co. launches on Thompson’s Point; Finestkind to open in Saco
Also, a new restaurant replaces Friars’ Brewhouse in Bucksport; 2 burger shacks launch in southern Maine; and Forbes explores the Biddeford food scene.