Former employees say staffing was a problem at the family-owned Tex-Mex restaurant on Forest Avenue.
Tim Cebula
Staff Writer
Tim Cebula has been a food writer and editor for 23 years. A former correspondent for The Boston Globe food section, his work has appeared in Time, Health, Food & Wine, CNN.com, and Boston magazine, among other publications. He is also a former judge for both the restaurant and journalism portions of the James Beard Awards. He was most recently senior editor at Cooking Light magazine, where he worked for 13 years. Tim lives in Old Orchard Beach.
How one Maine town made sure it had a place to eat out this summer
Food-world connections and eager investors helped get the beloved family restaurant Dennett’s Wharf up and running in Castine.
South Portland police take man into custody after standoff, witnesses say
The standoff lasted more than two hours before the suspect was arrested at a house on Briarwood Road.
Proud dads look to pass their family food businesses to the next generation
On Father’s Day, three Maine dads reflect on the importance of keeping their restaurants all in the family.
Family-friendly Resurgam festival draws crowds to celebrate Maine musicians and artists
About 30 student groups from the Maine Academy of Modern Music strutted their stuff on center stage, with another 30 Maine musical groups rounding out the roster at the six-stage festival at Thompson’s Point on Sunday.
Good Waffle Hunting: Is there a waffle-size hole in Portland breakfast menus?
When waffle-loving foodie Charlie Beck lamented the lack of waffles in Portland, we took him out to sample the few we could find.
Maine’s wild blueberry crop rebounded last year and is poised for another bountiful season
And the dwindling supply caused by the previous poor seasons drove up the price.
Portland’s outdoor dining scene won’t be as expansive this summer
Regulations that took effect last month replace the more relaxed permit standards that were allowed because of the pandemic.
Dates with destiny: These sugary little fruits are must-haves for Muslims at Ramadan
Naturally sweet and scrumptious, dates are the fruit of choice for breaking fast during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Enjoy them right from the box, or try them in one of our simple recipes.
Food & Wine magazine ranks Biddeford food scene among America’s best
After years of steady revitalization and a restaurant mini-boom, Biddeford is ready for its close-up.