Our coverage of Maine’s vibrant food scene – openings, closings, tastings and more – finds a new home in Business Wednesdays.
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Federal Spice in Portland has closed for good
The restaurant’s chef says he was unable to renew his lease.
Memorable Maine food and drink from A to Z – the 2018 edition
We wrap up the year’s food news, events and trends – from silly to serious.
Dine Out Maine: Best of 2018
All eyes were on Maine, and Maine measured up.
Bird & Co., a new Mexican restaurant, is coming to Woodfords Corner
The restaurant will serve Mexican and American Southwestern cuisine, including a selection of tacos
The Wrap: Bolster, Snow chef to transform country club food while looking for own spot
Nick Verdisco and three kitchen staff members from the closed Portland restaurant will move to the Falmouth Country Club.
So you wanna be on food TV?
First, take some advice from Maine chefs who’ve already been there, done that.
Maine chefs show they can take the heat on food TV
Local contestants who’ve appeared on cooking-competition shows talk about the ups and downs of their 15 minutes of fame.
Maine native returns to open largest Luke’s Lobster restaurant yet
The 200-seat restaurant being built on Portland Pier will be one of the area’s largest eateries.
South Portland restaurant offers free food for job referrals in tight labor market
Moe’s Original Bar B Que is having such a hard time filling jobs that it’s offering one free meal a day to anyone who refers a new worker, for as long as that person is employed, or until Jan. 1, 2020, whichever comes first.