Also, Community Plate announces new dates for story suppers; Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association debuts a dip; and upcoming cooking classes at Camden Harbour Inn.
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The Wrap: Bar opening on Munjoy Hill; Cajun restaurant launches in North Deering
Also, Prentice Hospitality Group is opening a Portuguese-inspired seafood restaurant on Thames Street; Lorne Wine closing as owners become wine importers; Taj moving to a bigger space in SoPo; and Oun Lido’s aims to launch in a matter of weeks.
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The Wrap: Freeport may get a food truck park; Smoked to open Portland location
Also, Texas Roadhouse reopens after a fire, there’s a chocolate festival in Greenville, and more.
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The Wrap: Linden + Front opening in Bath; Maples closes in New Gloucester
Plus, Blake Orchard aims to open juice-and-smoothie shops in Brunswick and Scarborough later this year; a West African culinary workshop in Brunswick; and Maine Restaurant Week returns for a 16th year.
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Want an inside look at the Oscars of the food world?
Here’s the scoop on the James Beard Awards.
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James Beard Foundation names 10 semifinalists from Maine
The state’s restaurants and food professionals were nominated in numerous categories, including Outstanding Restaurateur, Best New Restaurant and Best Chef: Northeast.
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The Wrap: Don’s Lunch Van finds new home in Westbrook; Damariscotta country store sold
Also, a new Mediterranean food stall opens in the Public Market House; Solo Cucina closes in South Portland; Bon Appetit magazine can’t wait for Oun Lido’s; and more.
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From ‘Bad Vegan’ to mass restaurant closures – inside Matthew Kenney’s crumbling raw food empire
The Maine native has a knack for opening restaurants that make a splash and then quietly close not too long after with a pile of unpaid bills.
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6 ways to be a smarter tipper in restaurants
Tipping at restaurants, with all kinds of service charges and fees, can be confusing. Here are some tips for navigating the new normal.
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Chimney fire damages upstairs function room at Boone’s Fish House & Oyster Room in Old Port
The chimney, which shifted out of place during last week’s windstorms, caught fire Friday afternoon, damaging an upstairs dining room, according to the restaurant’s owner.