Also, sustainable sushi darlings Rosella to open in Kennebunk; Maine-made foods, including the Maine Coast Monkfish Stew, make the finals at the Good Food Awards, and more.
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What do Mainers say when it comes to the ethics of eating lobster? Pass the butter
Whether the fishery is harming the endangered right whale is a matter of vehement debate, but local chefs, restaurateurs, fishmongers and ordinary people are still cracking into Maine’s iconic crustacean.
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Local restaurants forge new paths in a post-pandemic market
Forced by labor and supply shortages to adapt their business models, some restaurant owners and chefs are making concept changes to stay viable and eventually thrive.
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The Wrap: Bistro Leluco replaces Enio’s in South Portland
Also, Bake Maine Pottery Cafe to open this week on Washington Avenue, Maine Mead Works will close this month, Holy Donut launches a fourth location and more.
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The Wrap: Little Woodfords will close at end of month, Belleville opens new location
Also, a gluten-free bagel company launches in North Yarmouth, George + Leon’s Famous Roast Beef to open in Westbrook, and more.
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Aragosta goes to Paris, and a culinary collaboration continues
After hosting Paris-based chef Braden Perkins last summer, Aragosta chef-owner Devin Finigan took her staff to France in November for a three-week research tour, including a pop-up dinner at Perkins’ restaurant.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Maine’s senators need to act fast to save Maine’s farmers
We’re keenly aware that there’s no farm-to-table dining – at our restaurants or anywhere else – without farms.
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The Wrap: LB Kitchen’s move nears, Purple House opens for a pop-up
Plus, Izakaya Minato wins plaudits for an oyster dish.
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At its sit-down spot in Portland’s Public Market, Mr. Tuna wows
The restaurant, which grew out of several popular food trucks, earns 4 stars for consistent, creative and precise sushi.
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Dine-and-shop: The trend of restaurants with retail markets comes to Portland
A growing number of local restaurants are incorporating small retail markets where they sell prepared foods, home goods and gifts. Or is it the other way around? Retail stores with a restaurant on the side? Either way, the combination is a winning one.