Also, the Maine State Oyster Eating Championship is revived in Castine, Wavy Days beer fest returns to Thompson’s Point, and Wild Blueberry Weekend is back for third year.
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The Wrap: Frying Dutchman closes as chef-owner helps reopen Brunswick’s Tao Yuan
Also, a new Scandinavian bakery comes to Saco, the Kneading Conference returns to Skowhegan for a 16th year, and Little Pig expands to a 6-day schedule.
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The Wrap: Night Moves Bread opening in South Portland; The Henry gets a pre-launch name change
Also, Modestman Brewing opens in South Portland, and a Maine lobster roll campaign raises money for the fishery.
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The Wrap: Hunt + Alpine, Palace Diner make ‘best-of’ lists; Pentagoet Inn wins $40,000 grant
Also, Mike Urban signs copies of ‘Unique Eats and Eateries of Maine,’ a Midcoast month-long fundraiser to aid victims of domestic abuse, and Rosemont names a new CEO.
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Restaurant used fake priest to hear workers’ confessions
Labor Department investigators found that the purported priest asked work-related questions at a Sacramento-area taqueria chain, including whether employees had stolen from the owner.
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Rosemont Market & Bakery names new CEO
Grocery industry veteran Mark Law is taking over operations from John Naylor, who has led the company since its founding in 2005 and will remain involved in a leadership role.
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The Wrap: Book bar and cafe delays opening; South Freeport Village Market reopens
Also, Little Pig soft-launches with ‘Thai-ish’ pop-ups; The Wurst Week Ever features an Old Port hot dog crawl; and more.
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The Wrap: New owners relaunch Owl & Elm in Yarmouth and Old Port’s Portland Beer Hub
Also, unexpected delays for the openings of The Continental and Hot Liquor Tank; the name ‘Taco A Go Go’ forced to go go; and Ales for Tails is back.
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The Quarry in Monson wins a prestigious James Beard Foundation Award
The restaurant, which won in the Outstanding Hospitality category, was the culmination of a longtime dream of Philippines-born chef/owner Marilou Ranta.
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Empire Chinese Kitchen reopens dining room after 3 years
The popular Congress Street restaurant has only offered takeout since the start of the pandemic.