restaurant industry – Page 45 – The Portland Press Herald

A dozen from Maine are nominated for James Beard Awards

The chefs, restaurants and other semifinalists from Maine’s restaurant industry include 8 chefs nominated for Best Chef: Northeast.

Azure Cafe closes, and Chad Conley of Palace Diner and Rose Foods dishes on his new Washington Avenue concept.

During this year’s event, which starts Sunday, some eateries are offering appetizer and cocktail pairings for $17.

Food

On Friday, 10 Maine chefs will compete in the 11th annual Incredible Breakfast Cook-Off. Here’s a look at how one of them prepares for battle.

The last dinner service will be on Sunday.

Eat in an igloo, celebrate Leap Year, learn from a Michelin-starred chef and try Maine surf and turf.

Louis Kiefer Jr. of the Bar Harbor Inn will accept the award at a gala in March.

A Portland restaurant changes its name, and a vegan restaurant is coming to Biddeford.

Brew tours merge, bakers rise up, the color of fries and Starbucks delivers.

And look for a soft opening of the new steak-and-oyster restaurant in Brunswick this weekend.