New food and dining developments are taking place all across Maine. Here are some recent updates to keep you in the know:

• Lewiston coffee roaster Crouse House (website, facebook, instagram) has leased space at 291 Lisbon Street (above) where they plan to open a cafe. They’ve launched a $20k Kickstarter campaign to help fund the buildout of the space and have already received $3,315 in pledges from 17 people. “We have a deep conviction that in this moment, in our city, change happens when people are willing to invest in the places and communities they want to see thrive. We believe in the future of downtown, and we believe that creating a place where people can gather, connect, and feel at home is one small but meaningful way we can help build that future.” Visit the campaign page for additional information.
• Maine Grains in Skowhegan is collaborating with Colby College to open an outpost of their Miller’s Table restaurant on the college’s Waterville campus in early 2027. “Located at the intersection of Runnals Walk and Cotter Drive on the ground floor of the Charlie Bassett House in Colby’s new residential complex, The Miller’s Table at Colby will bring Maine-grown food, warm hospitality, and a strong sense of place to the heart of campus.”
• The Portsmouth Herald reports that Perkins Cove-based Foot Bridge Lobster (facebook, instagram) is opening a second location in Kittery in the space formerly occupied by Definitive Brewing. “In the spring of 2027, Foot Bridge Lobster will open a second location at the Kittery Outlets, across from the Kittery Trading Post and Bob’s Clam Hut at 318 Route 1 — and this new spot will offer indoor seating and stay open year‑round.”
• The Press Herald reports that a new bar and brewery called Old Orchard Brewing (website, instagram) has opened in Old Orchard Beach in the space formerly occupied by Lone Pine. They’re located at 32 East Grand Avenue and are open daily 3 – 8 pm and until 9 pm on Friday and Saturday.
• Joe Robbins will be the guest chef for a 4-course Native American Heritage Celebration Dinner taking place on November 21st at the Wabanaki Health and Wellness Center in Bangor.
• Back River Bistro in Wiscasset is closing. Their last day in business will be October 30th. Their announcement reads in part, “As our family continues to grow, with our next child joining us in January, we’ve made the difficult decision to close this chapter and see what the future has in store for our family. While closing Back River is bittersweet, we are excited for what comes next and incredibly grateful for everything that brought us here. There is so much we will miss, but more than anything, we will miss the people who made this place what it became.”
• Eartha Cafe (facebook, instagram) has opened in Yarmouth in the space formerly occupied by Magno Terra Cafe serving breakfast and lunch with coffee, smoothies, salads, soups and sandwiches.
• The Boston Globe has published an interview with Erin French from The Lost Kitchen.
• Mainebiz has published a feature article on Northern Maine Kolache Company (website, facebook, instagram) in Van Buren. “Northern Maine Kolache drives customers from across the region with its scratch-made kolaches and other pastries. Social media helps introduce the bakery to customers who might not otherwise make the trip to the area. Ayotte said the online exposure has helped the bakery attract customers from Bangor, southern Maine and New Hampshire.”
• Oxbow Brewing is holding a dinner series at their location in Oxford this winter each 4-course dinner themed to the cuisine of a different country: Belgium in November, Japan in January and Italy in February.
• Wandering Lost and Hungry has published a field report from the Kittery Wine Bar.
• As previously reported, Bold Coast Spirits in Oxford has released a new product, a lobster vodka.

The Maine Food Map is our statewide dining guide with a list of 122 coffee shops, bars, restaurants, bakeries, cafes, and other food and dining businesses from across Maine’s 16 counties.