The Brunswick Diner had breakfast regulars waiting at the door Wednesday, but short notice and nice weather meant other dining rooms stayed empty.
Restaurants
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Restaurateurs excited for indoor dining, but their plans are mixed
While some southern Maine restaurants plan to open right away, others say they need more time to hire staff and get ready for seating customers indoors.
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Will changes in the food industry produced by the pandemic stay or go?
Proprietors and customers weigh in on cocktails-to-go, ubiquitous takeout, restaurants as grocers…and lots more.
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Forage Market closes Lewiston, Portland locations after employee tests positive for COVID-19
The owner said his son was likely infected while attending protests in both cities over the weekend.
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Run and Eat: Ramona’s hoagie lives up to the hype
Portland’s new Philly-style hoagie shop offers a lineup of satisfying sandwiches.
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The Wrap: Hugo’s won’t re-open until the fall
Pedro O’Hara’s in Brunswick also shutters, while Rosemont Market Brighton Avenue opens for in-store customers.
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Restaurants get creative to keep diners distant and maintain an ambience
From life-size cardboard cutouts of diners to canned customer chatter, restaurants across the world are figuring out the new normal restaurant experience.
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The Wrap: Drifters Wife closes indefinitely, online food drive launches May 28
The Portland restaurant ended take-out and has no set date for re-opening, but several other Maine restaurants have launched take-out programs.
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The Wrap: Curbside expansions, virtual tours and lobster lines
More restaurants and bakeries open for curbside pickup, and a food tour company takes it online.
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Dine In Maine: A cause and a case for celebration
So you’re not allowed to gather. That doesn’t mean you can’t find plenty of ways to still celebrate.