The owner/chef of upscale Primo in Rockland will speak before Congress.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
National endowment allots nearly $1 million to Maine arts groups
Maine arts organizations hindered by the COVID-19 pandemic rely on federal funding for continued financial support.
Restaurateurs excited for indoor dining, but their plans are mixed
While some southern Maine restaurants plan to open right away, others say they need more time to hire staff and get ready for seating customers indoors.
Run & Eat: Cruise through Wild Oats’ curbside pickup
The Brunswick bakery and café has a safe system for providing most of its favorites.
Bar Guide: Going out for a drink isn’t exactly what it used to be
Here’s what you should know before getting a cocktail in partially reopened Portland.
Dine In Maine: When will it be OK to review a restaurant?
Many of the old rules of reviewing no longer apply to an industry that has been shattered by the pandemic.
Homefront: For when you want to give eggplant Parmesan a rest
Even eggplant haters will like Spaghetti a L’Aubergine.
Maine Gardener: Public gardens around the state are reopening
Social-distancing rules are in place, but that doesn’t affect the beauty of Maine Coastal Botanical and other gardens.
Green Plate Special: Put down the remote and come back to the table
No more giving over the dinner table to pandemic projects. It’s been rededicated to dinner.
Will changes in the food industry produced by the pandemic stay or go?
Proprietors and customers weigh in on cocktails-to-go, ubiquitous takeout, restaurants as grocers…and lots more.