Also, new owners for Old Port’s Buzz Coffee; Foulmouthed Brewing in SoPo and Trudy Bird’s in North Yarmouth to close; a panel discussion on coffee; and more.
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Maine has 4 James Beard Award finalists
They are Zu Bakery, Atsuko Fujimoto of Norimoto Bakery, Woodford Food & Beverage and Jake Stevens of Leeward.
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The Wrap: Ocotillo opens soon in West End; new coffee shop on Congress Street
Also, a new Italian restaurant and Sublime Taco relaunch in Biddeford; a bakery and a hot dog joint coming to Windham; Gneiss Brewing to close and sell property; Brickyard serves pizza from Make-A-Wish kid; and more.
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The Wrap: The Good Table reopens Thursday; Freedom’s Edge launching tasting room in Portland
Also, Don’s Lunch opens in Westbrook; local beer malt makers win awards; a benefit market at Maine Craft Distilling; Maine Seaweed week returns; and more.
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The Wrap: Brewers’ Guild taps new director; Luke’s to take lobster rolls out to the ballgame
Ice cream season is here, Onggi baking gets national praise, Lost Kitchen opens postcard reservations, and more.
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Staffing shortage forces Bao Bao Dumpling to close through March
Owner Cara Stadler is on maternity leave. ‘Thanks for your understanding,’ she posted on Facebook.
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The Wrap: Sacred Profane opens at Thompson’s Point; specialty burgers in Gorham
Plus, plans change for a food truck park in Freeport, 2DineIn eliminates tipping, Thai Esaan’s limited reopening and a new hospitality podcast.
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The Wrap: Rebel Munchies & Libations opens; Bissell Brothers launching Northern Italian restaurant
Also, Biddeford & Saco Restaurant Week returns for 10th year; Elda moving to Portland; the Stacyville school district wins a national award; and Twelve’s chef talks to Food & Wine about his favorite local spots.
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The Wrap: Catface Cafe opening in Biddeford; new brewery coming to North Yarmouth
Plus, a daytime cafe and high-end lounge bar to open in the Longfellow Hotel; Blue Lobster Urban Winery moving to a bigger space down the street; the owner of Helm Oyster Bar & Bistro explains why she’s closing; and the Incredible Breakfast Cook-Off returns for a 14th year.
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Meet the Kim brothers, 2 young chefs ascendant in the Old Port
Cambodian American brothers and Portland natives Bounahra and Bounahcree ‘Bones’ Kim are poised to make their marks on the Portland food scene.