It has been quite the year for Maine’s restaurant scene.
While many restaurants have opened, many have closed, especially in the last two months. As we get ready to close out the year, it’s time again to examine some of the changes around the state.
Let’s take a foodie trip; here are links to the top restaurant stories published in 2024.
Two Maine restaurants make OpenTable’s list of top 100 eateries in the U.S.
Friday Food Insider: An underground, hideaway restaurant is set to open in Portland
Two Maine restaurants bask in national spotlight
Friday Food Insider: A Mediterranean restaurant opens its doors in Falmouth
After 7 months in business, a Saco coffee shop with Colorado roots closes its doors
Maine bakers bask in national spotlight, winning 2 top prizes at James Beard Awards
Friday Food Insider: Euro-African meat pies in North Berwick? Yes, really
Friday Food Insider: Saco will be home to a gluten-free bakery, with a twist
Urban Farm Fermentory confirms: Yes, we’re shutting down production
Craft brewer Oxbow to acquire Portland-based Rising Tide Brewing
Long-time Bar Harbor restaurant to see new life as food pantry
Friday Food Insider: New executive chef at Black Point Inn brings Michelin-starred experience
Friday Food Insider Notebook: Openings, closings and Southern fast food
Friday Food Insider: ’50s-inspired burger joint opens in Kittery
Bissell Brothers Brewing will shutter its Three Rivers location in Milo
Portland is a restaurant city, but it wasn’t always so
Friday Food Insider: Two Fat Cats bakery will open a second Portland location
Friday Food Insider: National chain Blaze Pizza will open a location in Maine
Lewiston restaurants are trying to make a comeback after October shootings
Friday Food Insider Notebook: Openings, closings and a petition
Friday Food Insider: An Old West saloon planned for West Bayside
The Friday Food Insider will be back in 2025 for more foodie stories. If there is anything I should remember to cover next year or restaurants already in the works, please let me know. Contact Alexis Wells at awells@mainebiz.biz.
Until then, enjoy some delicious food and sweet treats this holiday season.