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After four years of ups and downs, SoPo's Judy Gibson restaurant to close
Updated: November 6, 2023Chef-owner Chris Wilcox said that while this past summer was good, it was not good enough to sustain the restaurant through the slower winter months. The fine dining establishment's final day will be Nov. 19.
Updated: November 6, 2023
Sudden death of Franciscan monk forces Bucksport brewhouse to permanently close
November 3, 2023After a previous career in hospitality, Brother Donald Paul Martel joined a Franciscan monastery and helped open a bakery in Bangor, then a brewery and taproom in Bucksport.
November 3, 2023
Friday Food Insider: Vietnamese sandwich shop BiddoBanh opens in Biddeford
November 3, 2023BiddoBanh owners Jonah and Sima Reagle serve up a banh mi, a Vietnamese-inspired sandwich served on bread that is a cross between a croissant and a baguette.
November 3, 2023
Skowhegan 'food lab' project gets $99K USDA grant
Updated: November 3, 2023The Kitchen at 185, set to open in late 2024, will be located in a historic downtown building that will be renovated.
Updated: November 3, 2023
Raising a glass to gluten-free beer: Crowdfunded niche brewer set to open in Portland
Updated: November 7, 2023"For me, it's important that all feel welcome," said Tom Ruff, founder of Orange Bike Brewing Co. This story also includes a Mainebiz Audio Snapshot — listen to a behind-the-scene interview at the brewery.
Updated: November 7, 2023
Audio Snapshot: Orange Bike Brewing rolls out welcome for older customers
Updated: November 7, 2023In advance of opening day, Mainebiz went behind the scenes at Portland's newest craft brewer.
Updated: November 7, 2023
Welcome back, ricotta: Skowhegan-made cheese wins global glory
Updated: November 2, 2023Crooked Face Creamery has won a Bronze Award at the 2023 World Cheese Awards in Norway.
Updated: November 2, 2023
Portland's Grill Room & Bar has reopened after a major fire in June
November 1, 2023The "urban steakhouse" was shuttered after the blaze, but pledged to rebuild — like several other Maine businesses that are rising from the ashes.
November 1, 2023
Coffee By Design closes original shop on Portland's Congress Street after nearly 30 years
October 31, 2023The coffeehouse on Congress Street has already been closed for two weeks because of a staffing shortage, but now the company says the shop won't reopen.
October 31, 2023
After half a century, downtown Saco pizza shop gets new owner
October 30, 2023Owners Mike and Vera Kalagias said they are retiring and look forward to traveling and spending time with family. Their last day at Pizza by Michael will be Nov. 26.
October 30, 2023
Coffee By Design voluntarily recognizes union for baristas, retail workers
October 26, 2023"We have always said a great cup of coffee changes lives, and viewed our coffee, and our business, as a catalyst for positive change and solidarity,” said Coffee By Design’s owner.
October 26, 2023
Frank talk about running a family business: The good, bad and surprising from 4 Maine firms
Updated: October 30, 2023For the lowdown on how leadership works in family-owned businesses, Mainebiz checked in with four family-owned enterprises and two smaller ones across the state.
Updated: October 30, 2023
Boots on the ground: LLBean’s Gorman sheds light on family, non-family roles at 111-year-old firm
Updated: October 30, 2023"Having worked in the business for over 20 years before becoming chairman, the first thing I realized is that this is a very different leadership role," says Shawn Gorman, executive board chairman of the Freeport based manufacturer and retailer.
Updated: October 30, 2023
Waterfront restaurant in Stonington sells to long-time Bar Harbor restaurateurs
Updated: October 23, 2023The nearly turnkey opportunity came with a large dock system, including a dining dock that seats 72. A 1031 exchange made the purchase possible.
Updated: October 23, 2023
Friday Food Insider: Halloween is more of a trick than a treat for local candy sellers
Updated: October 20, 2023With Halloween around the corner, it's time to stock up on your candy supply and get ready for the trick-or-treat visits. But for Maine candy shops, it's just another day.
Updated: October 20, 2023
From spirits to shellfish: 4-day foodie fest opens in Portland
Updated: October 25, 2023Harvest on the Harbor, which takes place from Wednesday through Sunday, kicks off Wednesday evening with an event featuring Maine-made spirits and food pairings from local vendors.
Updated: October 25, 2023
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