The president visits a restaurant in Washington to highlight his administration’s $28.6 billion program to help eateries that lost business because of the pandemic.
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Restaurants hope for survival as $28.6 billion in federal grants begin
Thousands of restaurants and bars decimated by COVID-19 have a better chance at survival as the government begins handing out $28.6 billion in grants.
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Southern Midcoast restaurants face hiring shortage ahead of tourist season
Many restaurants in the southern Midcoast are searching for employees to help meet the increased demand the summer tourist season brings.
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This spring, many new food trucks are taking to the streets
From upscale grilled cheese to banh mi, from lobster rolls (both vegan and fish) to tacos, our guide to what’s on the menu and where you can find it.
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Portland restaurants struggled with hiring. COVID made it worse.
After a year of double-digit declines in business that saw some restaurant workers leave for good, owners are having trouble finding summer staff, particularly for ‘back of the house’ jobs like sous chef and dishwasher.
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Restaurant closures ripple throughout the local economy
From farmers to printers, an array of suppliers that rely on Portland’s booming food scene have had to rethink how they operate.
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Threatened by coronavirus, city’s restaurants turn tables
Creativity and customer support, along with government aid, helped Portland restaurants stay in business at a higher rate than other parts of the country, but dozens have yet to reopen their doors and almost all have losses to recoup.
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Database: PPP loans for Portland food and beverage businesses in 2020
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The Wrap: More comfort food, and cocktails-to-go stay
Portland gets a grilled cheese restaurant, while South Portland gets a ‘knishery.’
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The Wrap: A restaurant residency, Taco Tuesdays and a farewell to Bill’s Pizza
Also, Oakhurst Dairy plans events to celebrate its 100th anniversary, and a Maine chef needs your support in a contest.