Hospitality workers who don’t drink say it’s getting easier to avoid temptation even though alcohol is all around them.
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When the news is bad, this Maine food writer says cooking can be self-care
Culinary arts therapy may help foster happiness, mindfulness and calm.
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Strangers met for dinner at 5 Portland restaurants. Despite our fears, it was fun. | Column
Based on personal traits and dining preferences, The Maine Dinner Club matches people up to share a meal out. It wasn’t as awkward as you might think.
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Vote for the best places to eat and drink in Greater Portland
We are reimagining our annual food awards coverage and want to hear from you. Vote now through the end of January.
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Visit Portland launches Winter Weekdays hospitality promotion
The campaign aims to boost Maine’s dining and hotel business during the slow season.
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Four chefs tell us about their favorite dish in Greater Portland
Want to be truly in the know about some of the area’s best dishes? Ask a chef for the dish they love to eat that isn’t their own.
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Maine gets in on the hot pot trend, but it’s also easy to make them at home
The communal cooking tradition from Asia easily translates to a convivial cold-weather meal dinner party with friends and family.
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Maine’s PFAS ban expands to consumer items on Jan. 1
Under the updated law, many common household items like cookware, cosmetics and children’s toys must be free of harmful forever chemicals.
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When it comes to holiday baking, these Mainers are all about tradition
Local bakers say using recipes handed down through generations of their families keeps them connected to loved ones and adds to the magic of the holidays.
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Celebrate New Year’s Eve in grand style with a turkey Wellington
Or try a beet, squash or salmon version. This showstopper takes time to make, but you and your guests will be deliciously rewarded.