Ripe for debate: How to make the best tomato sandwich

maine food

Published
July 12, 2020

Ripe for debate: How to make the best tomato sandwich

Despite hints of disagreement, there's general consensus on one thing: It tastes great, no matter how you slice it.
Published
March 19, 2020

Without restaurants to buy their goods, farmers turn to consumers

A Waldoboro cheesemaker made a spreadsheet of Maine farms and what they have to sell. Before you could say local lamb, University of Maine Cooperative Extension turned it into a website.
Published
March 10, 2020

Portland restaurant Five Fifty-Five closing after 17 years

The owners of one of the city's best-known restaurants have announced they're closing in April.
Published
March 1, 2020

When the tourists leave a resort town, this is where the locals go

The rustic Thistle Inn in Boothbay Harbor offers food, fun and community during the frigid off-season.
Published
January 28, 2020

The Wrap: Izzy’s closes, The Knotted Apron opens

And look for a soft opening of the new steak-and-oyster restaurant in Brunswick this weekend.
Published
January 26, 2020

Number of Maine specialty food and beverage businesses keeps rising

Meanwhile, local economic development organizations are pitching in with advice and expertise.
Published
December 29, 2019

Crooked Face Creamery thrives after expanding into downtown Skowhegan

In the months since she has opened her shop, Amy Rowbottom cherishes the support of her many customers and local officials.
Published
June 16, 2019

Great Lost Bear roars into its 5th decade in Portland

The restaurant, a favorite for fans of burgers and craft beer, celebrates its 40th anniversary this month.