The inspections are completed, the menu is set and June 21 is the official opening date for downtown Lewiston’s newest restaurant and drinkery.

On the menu: not your usual wings and deep fried things. Instead, choose hummus, charcuterie or the house-made popcorn to get started. Fresh salads include a pear and walnut salad and a farmer’s market selection. There’s a nifty choice of sandwiches, served hot or cold, and a series of flatbreads like “The Frenchy” — layers of house balsamic, caramelized onion jam, poppy seeds and mozzarella.

Specialty waffles are on the menu, and the names tell all: The Funky Chicken, Dark Chocolate Orange and a Blueberry Lemon Poppy. There are options for the youngsters as well.

The crew at Obscura want you to know that more than half of their menu is available with vegan and gluten-free substitutions, namely plant-based dairy substitutes, vegan aioli and dressings, and gluten-free panini bread.

There is a neat story behind the inspiration and theme for the new restaurant, but you’ll have to visit to find out what it is.

Plans are in the works for a speakeasy and performance stage, but they will open with an offering of craft beers, wine, cocktails and ciders.

This story was originally published as part of “Little River Coffee opens Friday in Lisbon Falls” The Buzz offers quick hits about trending area business happenings. Have a Buzzable tip? Contact business writer Christopher Wheelock at 689-2817 or cwheelock@sunjournal.com

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