The owners say pandemic and post-pandemic stresses on the restaurant have been unrelenting and volatile.
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The Wrap: New life comes to Rockland’s Cafe Miranda
Also, The Henry to replace Bull Feeney’s in Old Port, Blue Spoon to relocate to the Rockport area, Hannaford donates $250,000 to The Ecology School in Saco, and more.
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If sizzling fajitas are a lie, we can still crave the delicious drama
Some people love the drama and spectacle of fajitas – but in some restaurants, their sizzle might just be smoke and mirrors.
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The Wrap: Room for Improvement opening in Old Port
Also, Chocolats Passion moving to a larger space, a new Mediterranean restaurant comes to Damariscotta, new owners of Ted’s Fried Clams announce operational changes, and more.
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Commentary: Nominee to head federal Department of Labor has it wrong on tipping
California official Julie Su believes tipping culture to be abusive and oppressive. We strenuously disagree.
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Another Old Port bar and restaurant announces it will close
Pat’s Pizza, which has operated in Portland’s Old Port for 14 years, will close Sunday.
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The Wrap: Bruce’s Burritos closes in Yarmouth
Also, Parlor Ice Cream to broaden its distribution, Captain Sam’s closes in Old Port, Coffee By Design to leave L.L. Bean’s flagship store, and more.
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The Quarry in Monson named a finalist for a James Beard award
But 10 other semi-finalists from Maine did not move on. Winners of the prestigious culinary awards will be announced in June.
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The Wrap: Brea Lu Cafe finds new home in Westbrook
Also, Market Street bar Maps reopens this week after months of renovations, a farm-supplied butcher shop expands in Leeds and Durham, and CBD launches a new line of spirit barrel-aged coffee.
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Maine lawmakers asked to crack down on ‘grass-fed’ beef label
Farmers say they spend extra time and money raising cattle strictly on grass, and mislabeling cheats them and people who are paying extra for something they’re not getting.