Plus, Paella Seafood to reopen on Forest Avenue; a sports bar to replace The Snug; and a guide for dining out in Maine this Thanksgiving.
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For Maine food businesses, helping each other out is part of the job
In a tough, fast-paced business where something often goes wrong, Maine restaurateurs, bakers and brewers have countless tales of coming to one another’s aid – or being the recipient of help.
The Wrap: Weekend opening for gluten-free Orange Bike Brewing; Nosh Taco nearly set to launch
Plus, Chocolats Passion moving to Spring Street; brewery comes to East Bayside; Old Port bar named one of country’s best; and places serving Thanksgiving dinners around Maine.
The Wrap: Crooked Face Creamery in Skowhegan wins award, Portsmouth Restaurant Week is on
Judy Gibson in Knightville to shut its doors, Baba’s Cafe on Peaks Island to temporarily transform itself, and more.
The Wrap: Brickyard Hollow to expand; Cafe Louis launching a sister restaurant
Also, local restaurants and food businesses pledge donations for Lewiston; and the Downeast Cider + Cheese Festival returns to Ellsworth for a 6th year.
Coffee By Design closes original location on Congress Street after 29 years
The temporary closure of the Portland coffee shop this month has become permanent.
Radici pizzeria in East Bayside to close
The restaurant opened soon after the pandemic began.
The Wrap: Miranda Group to open pizzeria in the Old Port
Also, a bubble tea shop opens in Westbrook, 2 new Asian restaurants launch in Biddeford, Tao Yuan reopens and Ramona’s co-owner sells his stake in the sandwich shop.
The Wrap: Barber Brothers market opens in Knightville
Also, Maine Foodscapes hosts a gala fundraiser; the 15th annual Open Creamery Day is set for Sunday; a collaborative dinner at Bar Futo explores sustainability issues; and more.
The Wrap: Monte’s pizza in demand after Barstool review; Maine Cheese Award winners
More national plaudits for Portland restaurants, and Oak & Embers opens in Buxton.