Gill’s Bar is slated to open in September in the former Bao Bao Dumpling House location.
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Allagash Bungalow set to open in Scarborough
Allagash Brewery will open its second location in early August, featuring new drinks and food in a community space.
How will Trump’s tax breaks on tips affect Maine workers?
Experts weigh in on how this provision of President Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ will work.
Flat Iron Coffee Bar invites Portland to unplug and connect
The new coffeeshop is to open on Congress Street with an emphasis on art and a European-style setup that favors conversation over computers.
After several years, Silly’s restaurant finds a new home in Standish
Portland’s beloved eatery Silly’s has reopened with a smaller dining room but the same quirky spirit and scratch-made favorites.
Schooner Landing in Damariscotta opens in a food trailer, for now
The locally loved restaurant burned down last September. Over the July 4 weekend, it reopened in temporary quarters while it waits for the restaurant to be rebuilt.
A new owner and a floral rebrand for a Portland coffee shop
Rwanda Bean in Deering Center is transforming to the Rambler Café, which will sell flowers and coffee.
LB. Mini-Mart plans for two new locations in Portland
The growing convenience store brand from LB. Kitchen will be opening locations in the West End and East End.
PopUp Bagels pops up in Portland
The Connecticut-based bagel company is opening its first location in Maine.
Meet the workers who make Portland’s treasured Fore Street restaurant tick
It’s usually the marquee chef who gets all the attention. We profiled some of the many, many other behind-the-scenes people who make your night out memorable.