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Food & Dining
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Russian war in world’s ‘breadbasket’ threatens food supply
While there have not yet been global disruptions to wheat supplies, prices have surged 55 percent.
Vegan Kitchen: Pop-ups, burgers, smoothies and more
A roundup of the state’s vegan news.
Maine Gardener: The forest edge is a critical environmental zone, and you can enhance it
For many wild creatures, living on the edge has benefits.
The Wrap: Italian seafood coming to Kennebunk, a new vegan-friendly brunch menu in Portland
An Italian osteria in Washington D.C. expands to Kennebunk this spring, vegan brunch launches at Bird & Co., plus restaurant reopenings and expansions in Portland.
Maine Restaurant Week pairs eager diners with empty tables
As the food service industry weathers its second pandemic winter, Maine Restaurant Week’s mission to boost business is more relevant than ever.
As more breweries open their own kitchens, tasting rooms are getting tastier
To stay competitive and keep customers happy, more Maine breweries are offering full menus of food made in-house.
James Beard Foundation Awards semifinalists include 10 from Maine
These will be the first awards given by the New York-based foundation in two years.
The Wrap: Monkfish stew raises money, Belleville to reopen
Maine fishermen help fight hunger with monkfish stew, Maine Business School suggests best practices for artisanal food marketing, and a Munjoy Hill bakery is back in business.
Tap Lines: Breweries roll out Collaboration beers to benefit Maine Brewers’ Guild
Starting with the same hops, 50 Maine breweries are putting their own spins on the formula.