It’s light, fresh and herbal, with the characteristic Thai flavors of sweet, spicy, salty and sour.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Local & State
Vinland restaurant closes permanently
The famously all-local restaurant in Portland could not survive the pandemic.
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Brunswick’s The Theater Project seeking donations, risks closure due to coronavirus
Community theater supporters say youth theater programs like The Theater Project are important for building skills, confidence and friendships for young people, as well as cultural development for the community.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, News
There will be no additional James Beard Award winners this year – or next
The James Beard Foundation has decided not to name any more winners this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and is canceling next year’s awards.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine Authors
OFF RADAR: ‘The In-Betweens: The Spiritualists, Mediums and Legends of Camp Etna’
The camp, in Etna, has run through the highs and lows of American Spiritualism, at times attracting thousands of visitors to its summer programs.
Posted inFood & Dining, Nation & World, New England
‘Calamari comeback’: Rhode Island’s DNC video gets big buzz
Rhode Island was a big sensation at the virtual Democratic National Convention for its unconventional video plugging calamari — the state’s official appetizer.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
The Wrap: Reservations, renovations and reopenings
Exclusive dinners sell out, Harding Smith renovates the Rooms restaurants, and the Thistle Pig is now Engrain.
Posted inFood & Dining, Things to Do
Run & Eat: Fat Boy Drive-In has more than just burgers
The Brunswick establishment offers an egg sandwich, a BLT, nostalgia and a sense of normalcy.
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Bar Guide: Pair each of these summer activities with the perfect cocktail
Have a S’moretini ’round the campfire, or a Sea Breeze while you sail.
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Can shortage concerns local breweries
With keg sales down, and pandemic restrictions still in effect, craft breweries are relying on canned beer sales to stay in business.