Avgolemono and a chicken pilaf dish are favorites that have been handed down for generations.
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Bread and Butter: At Lolita in Portland, wine is a conversation, not a monologue
The idea, the wine director says, is not to show off what she knows but to help you figure out what you like.
Dictionary names ‘surreal’ word of the year for 2016
Merriam-Webster also adds about 1,000 new words and new definitions to listings on its website.
Long-unseen Whistler pastels on display at museum in England
The works came from the estate of British actor Jeffry Wickham in lieu of an inheritance tax.
Lady Gaga announces 48-date tour including Boston’s Fenway
In her Super Bowl halftime performance Sunday night, she delivered high-energy hits and an inclusive theme.
‘La La Land’ director gets Directors Guild’s top award
Damien Chazelle, 32, is the youngest recipient of the feature film prize.
Dine Out Maine: At Portland Meatball Co., the balls often strike out
Alas, the pizza and the salads don’t help matters much at the Exchange Street restaurant.
Folding leftovers into dumplings shows love for planet
Any number of fillings and flavors could become favorite no-waste treats.
Maine food and beverage sellers win big when Patriots play in the Super Bowl
Supermarkets, pizza delivery joints, alcohol sellers, sports bars and party supply stores all get a piece of the action.
Can’t sleep? Try camping a few days
A new study suggests a few nights in the great outdoors can reset your internal circadian clock.