Friday Food Insider: 10 stories Mainebiz readers devoured in 2025
Photos / Alexis Wells, Renee Cordes, Matt Weikel, Sea Pine Studios, Peter Van Allen, Bon Vivant and Zombie Dogz
A look back: Restaurants we covered in 2025 include Douro, Bon Vivant, HiFi Donuts, Mast Landing Brewing Co., Maine Craft Distilling, Sojourn Ice Co., Sissle & Daughters, Mr. Tuna, Aomori and Zombie Dogz.
From bittersweet closings to delicious debuts and a scoop of Philly "wooder ice," 2025 was a year of change for Maine's dining scene.
To refresh your memory — and taste buds — here’s a rundown of the year's 10 most-read Friday Food Insider stories:
Friday Food Insider: Portland distillery closes; Portland Wine Week on pause
Friday Food Insider: A Portland neighborhood cafe will close after 3 months
Friday Food Insider: James Beard awards names 10 Maine semifinalists
Friday Food Insider: Lewiston restaurant closes after just 18 months
Friday Food Insider: Amid challenging times for brewers, Mast Landing seeks ways to stand out
Friday Food Insider: Donut shop closing, burger spot opening in Portland's shifting restaurant scene
Friday Food Insider: Founder of two Japanese restaurants in Portland to open another this fall
Friday Food Insider: Philly natives bring 'water ice' to Waterville
Friday Food Insider: A taste of Portugal comes to Portland’s East End
Looking ahead
The Friday Food Insider returns Jan. 9 with a fresh serving of stories to savor. Have a restaurant, trend or tip for our coverage in 2026? Drop a line to Alexis Wells at awells@mainebiz.biz.
Until then, wishing you a holiday season filled with tasty treats and sweet moments with loved ones.
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