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The Wrap: A potluck of pies, a new cookbook and more
The Biddeford Saco River Jam Festival plans a ‘pie-luck,’ which sounds pretty lucky indeed.
Dine Out Maine: Crown Jewel on Great Diamond Island really is a jewel
Both vegetables and meat dazzle in the capable hands of chef Rocky Hunter.
Commentary: Portland should also celebrate its restaurant workers – with paid sick days
They make national honors – like from Bon Appetit – possible and should benefit from the success.
The Wrap: Chocolaterie to bring tastes of France to Portland’s West End
Elsewhere in the Maine food scene, Hella Good Tacos says farewell.
Coloring book from The Holy Donut a sweet way to help youngsters
‘Donuts Make Me Happy’ will raise money for the Center for Grieving Children and cheer hospitalized kids.
Portland Hunt + Alpine Club owners share secrets of dishing out Northern comfort
Andrew and Briana Volk’s new cookbook shows how to entertain in Maine and Scandinavian styles, with an accent on fun.
Trucker shortage forcing restaurants to shop local for produce
Some trade groups want to lower the minimum age for interstate truck drivers to 18.
Lewiston restaurant Fuel is closing
The popular establishment helped lead investment on Lisbon Street.
Dine Out Maine: Cocktails, baked goods and barbecue are done right at Buxton Common
The restaurant also has the best biscuits north of the Mason-Dixon Line.