Berwick resident Evan Mallett, owner of the Black Trumpet restaurant, gathers flavors from other cultures while staying true to local ingredients.
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Portland restaurant Roustabout closes abruptly
The Italian-American eatery on Washington Avenue announces on social media that it has served its final meal.
Dine Out Maine: Owl & Elm in Yarmouth gives pub grub a good name, mostly
It’s a great spot for a burger and a beer.
K. Horton Specialty Foods, a fixture of the Public Market House in Portland, will close
The cheese and food specialty shop, which has been in business for 18 years, is running a cash-only clearance sale.
Another View: Editorial mischaracterizes critics of eliminating tip credit
Opposition to the move is based not on ‘histrionics,’ but on credible concern over the impact on service and revenue.
Obscure law thwarts eateries’ attempts to boost workers’ wages with service charge
With rare exceptions, Maine eateries are prohibited from adding service charges to bills in lieu of tips.
Short move a big change for Slates restaurant in Hallowell
Owner Wendy Larson says being in her own building has rekindled her passion for running the eatery.
Long lines convince owners of Eventide Oyster to expand into Boston
Eventide, which opened in 2012, is one of three restaurants owned jointly and run out of the same building on Middle Street.
Maine Voices: Awareness of tipped-wage issue might have tipped balance on Question 4 vote
Voters probably didn’t intend to triple tipped workers’ base pay. But that can be remedied.
Dine Out Maine: Find classic red-sauce cuisine at Rose’s Italian in Windham
The portions are big, the dishes familiar and the Pollo San Lorenzo is a party on a plate.