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Dine Out Maine: Sun Vietnamese Restaurant evolves – much for the better

by Andrew Ross December 1, 2019December 23, 2020

The Woodfords Corner spot has trimmed its menu, giving it time to focus on the classics that remain. Case in point: The excellent pho.

Maine Gardener: It needn’t be blueberries and apples 24-7

by Tom Atwell December 1, 2019November 28, 2019

Oranges, bananas and figs are from away, far away, but if you bring their pots inside come winter and show them some proper care, you can grow them here.

Food & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes

Green Plate Special: DIY Christmas crackers equal less waste

by Christine Burns Rudalevige December 1, 2019November 25, 2020

And while you’re at it, why not tuck some sustainability messages inside?

Food & Dining, Recipes

Legendary baker Daniel Leader talks bread, but not bread alone

by Meredith Goad December 1, 2019November 28, 2019

He will be in Maine this month to promote his new book, ‘Living Bread,’ and to visit his new home in Castine.

Food & Dining, News

Is there a restaurant bubble in Portland?

by Meredith Goad December 1, 2019December 2, 2019

A spate of high-profile closures stirs up fears of oversaturation, but local owners and patrons say there’s a natural ebb and flow in this industry – and the numbers support them.

Business, Food & Dining

The Wrap: A tavern closes, and a former chef returns to the kitchen

by Meredith Goad November 27, 2019November 27, 2019

In other news, Dean’s Sweets gets national attention, Portland’s winter farmers market gets ready to open, and a bicentennial cookbook needs your family recipes.