Also, Miyake to reopen after renovations, the Press Hotel screens a vertical farming film, Twelve makes Esquire’s best new restaurants list and Ragged Coast releases new bake mixes.
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Posted inBusiness, Food
The Wrap: Goodfire Brewing opens this week in Freeport
Also, Botto’s Bakery moving to Westbrook, Sweetcream Dairy finds a new home in Biddeford, and more Thanksgiving dinner options.
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Posted inFood, Outdoors
Portland bars lean into the hunting lodge look
Local barkeeps and restaurateurs say the national ‘taxidermy chic’ bar trend from 10 to 15 years ago doesn’t account for their design decisions. In a state loaded with avid outdoorspeople, the hunting theme makes sense.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Augusta’s Chipotle may be forced to reopen, but only some staff say they’d return
Employees who suddenly lost their jobs when they tried to make Augusta the first Chipotle location in the country to unionize are split on returning if a judge rules the restaurant must reopen because of alleged labor law violations.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Why I’ll be voting ‘no’ on Question D
To eliminate the tip credit assumes a massive risk for many businesses and employees in Portland.
Posted inBusiness, Food
The Wrap: The Butchers & Bakers closes in Brunswick
Also, spirits tasting at the Harvest on the Harbor this weekend, Zu Bakery holds pop-ups in advance of full opening, and the East Bayside Halloween Fest grows.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Local & State, News
Why Hugo’s won’t reopen but Portland fine dining will live on
Yes, you can blame the pandemic, but no, there isn’t a plan to expand Eventide.
Posted inBusiness, Food
The Wrap: Small businesses hope to reap rewards during annual ‘Snowflake Trail’
Also, Southern Maine Community College throws a spooky supper, and Dirty Dove becomes St. Joe.
Posted inBusiness, Food
The Wrap: A new Public Market House food stall hones its strategy on the fly
Also, a Maine Apple Tasting event at Rosemont Wine Bar, Sea Glass’s chef heads back to Cape Cod, and Copper Branch closes for now.
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The Wrap: Bangor restaurant named tops for everyday eats, maple fest kicks off
Also, Papi plans a pop-up for hurricane relief in Puerto Rico, Anoche crowdsources apples for cider, and local companies launch seasonal treats.