One Million Moms recently pressured Hallmark to pull a commercial depicting same-sex couples getting married.
Restaurants
So you got a restaurant gift certificate for Christmas?
What should you do with it? Hint: Don’t delay.
The Wrap: Solo Italiano and The Farm Stand forge a food partnership
Famous Dave’s has closed, and Two Fat Cats is moving.
The Wrap: New life for old Anjon’s site; diner gets 2nd Food Network visit
In other news, a speakeasy arcade/bar opens, Gray says goodbye to Cole Farms, and check out what cookbooks your friends and neighbors are checking out.
Cole Farms restaurant, ‘an institution in Gray,’ is closing after 68 years
Calling it ‘a tough and emotional decision,’ the owner says the last day in business will be Jan. 13.
Royale Lunch Bar will return from break with new fried chicken focus
Despite its name, the Old Port restaurant plans to add daily dinner service.
Dine Out Maine: Sun Vietnamese Restaurant evolves – much for the better
The Woodfords Corner spot has trimmed its menu, giving it time to focus on the classics that remain. Case in point: The excellent pho.
The Wrap: Rover Bagel closing, neighborhood restaurant opening, and fun with Figgy
And for your holiday shopping needs, check out Fork Food Lab’s annual market.
Dine Out Maine: Quiero Café makes the case for Latin food that’s more than tacos
In its new branch in Portland, it’s a mostly delicious lesson to learn.
The Maine Millennial: Mentally remapping a city as landmarks of childhood vanish
That said, changes in Portland institutions aren’t always for the worse.