The owner gives several reasons for the closure, including the difficulty of competing on ‘the new hipster artisan Washington Avenue.’
Food & Dining
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inCookbook Reviews, Food & Dining, Recipes
“Seriously Good Salads” is way more than lettuce
These salads require more work than a bowl of greens and store-bought dressing, but the reward is also greater.
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The Wrap: Portland to get a new seafood restaurant; a cook gets a promotion
Helm Oyster Bar & Bistro is coming in December, a Maine restaurant joins a quirky viral trend, and Ocean has a new executive chef.
Posted inFood & Dining, Vegan Kitchen
Blueberries and potatoes, naturally, but are yellow field peas also a viable crop for Maine?
Vegan foods are fueling a growing demand for the legumes.
Posted inFood & Dining
Have a sweet tooth? Hate cilantro? Your genes may tell you why
Genetics can provide a fascinating glimpse into our eating habits.
Posted inFood & Dining, Restaurant reviews
At Royale Lunch Bar, 11-year-old reviewer pairs grilled cheese with tomato soup: ‘I have no regrets.’
‘I’d definitely return,’ she concludes.
Posted inFood & Dining, Restaurant reviews
Dine Out Maine: It’s a tight fit at Royale Lunch Bar, but on the whole, the menu works
While the poutine needs a tuneup, the pickles are peerless.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
A gardener’s work is never done
How to get rid of weeds? Get out there and regularly weed.
Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
A good problem to have: Using up that bottle of vermouth
Don’t let it go bad and pour it down the sink. Much better to make stone fruit crumble.
Posted inFood & Dining, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
New festival in Unity draws in impressive number of attendees to celebrate the local grain economy
The Bread and Brews festival was created to showcase and celebrate what MOFGA’s Communication and Outreach Director Katy Green described as the “grain renaissance” in Maine.