Nearly $2.5 billion was spent in hotels and restaurants in Maine between June and September, blowing past the mark set in 2019.
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Aroma Joe’s coffee chain to buy parcel in Portland Technology Park
The coffee shop company will buy a 3-acre plot from the city for $595,000 and aims to build its new headquarters there.
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The Wrap: Taco Trio opens, and charcuterie rides into town on a VW bus
The Purple House nixes bagels, a hot sauce festival is born, and Thanksgiving is nigh so get planning.
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Supplier shuts lid on custom pizza boxes for some Maine eateries
Higher minimum order requirements for branded boxes, a consequence of supply chain issues, have forced some pizza parlors in the state to resort to generic versions.
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The Wrap: In which we bid biscuits goodbye and welcome Friends & Family
Plus, Cong Tu Bot wins acclaim from the New York Times.
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Outdoor dining winding down in Falmouth
Only one restaurant has applied for permanent outside space, and the pandemic measure allowing others to operate outdoors ends Oct. 22.
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Dine Out Maine: An in on continued outdoor dining
As the pandemic continues, a number of Portland restaurants plan to continue outdoor seating into the fall and even winter. Here are a few favorites.
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The Wrap: Thai Esaan closes indefinitely, and SoPo Seafood opens
Portland to get a golf-themed sports bar and restaurant, Maine Lobster Week is underway, and a fermenting guru speaks
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The Wrap: Little Giant backlash, Norimoto Bakery moving
Harvest on the Harbor hybrid, new food business coming to Urban Farm Fermentory, and a new beer benefits Maine Audubon.
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The Wrap: Anna Kendrick drops by Portland, and gluten-free craft beer debuts in Biddeford
Meanwhile, Holy Donut and Otto continue to expand.