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Port City Life

December 4, 2008 | Posted in General News

The December issue of Port City Life is now out. Standard Baking appears in a short list of Maine bakeries, there’s a profile of wild foods expert Kate Gooding, and the new issue provides some advice on what to get the foodie on your Christmas list.

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Maine Food & Lifestyle

December 4, 2008 | Posted in General News

The new issue of Maine Food & Lifestyle magazine, which hit the newsstands last week, includes a nice profile of Green Elephant, as well as articles on the Maine oyster industry, Freeport’s Haraseeket Inn, a short list of some Maine chocolatiers.

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Portland's the New Portland

December 4, 2008 | Posted in General News

Epicurious has published their list of 2009 food trends (via Portland Psst!). Number 8 on the list is “Portland (Maine) is the new Portland (Oregon). Abundance of great chefs, restaurants, and local foodies? Check, check, and check. Want examples? Visit Five Fifty-Five, Hugo’s, and Fore Street to start.”

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Great Chilli & Chowder Challenge

December 3, 2008 | Posted in General News, Events

The annual Great Chilli & Chowder Challenge has been cancelled by it’s organizers in favor of planning a Family Expo.

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Lobster, Shrimp and Potatos

November 30, 2008 | Posted in General News

Today’s Maine Sunday Telegram includes articles on the continuing troubles in the lobster industry, the start of the shrimp season and the lackluster potato crop.

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Today's Press Herald

November 28, 2008 | Posted in General News

In today’s Press Herald there are articles about an age discrimination lawsuit against Starbucks, the council’s review of Slainte’s liquor license, and free Thanksgiving meals.

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Bramhall Fire

November 26, 2008 | Posted in General News

There’s more news on the cause of the fire this weekend in Bramhall Square and the future for Binga’s and Al-Mustaqim from The Bollard and the Press Herald.

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Portland Phoenix

November 26, 2008 | Posted in Under Construction, General News

According to an article in this week’s Portland Phoenix, 6 local restaurants have pledged to serve tap instead of bottled water as part of Food and Water Watch’s Take Back the Tap campaign. This week’s Phoenix also reported that Papaya King hopes to open by mid-December and Port City Music Hall plans to debut on New Year’s Eve.

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More on Bramhall Fire

November 25, 2008 | Posted in General News

Here are some photos from Stephen Quirk and a video segment from channel 8 on Sunday’s fire at Binga’s Wingas.

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Bramhall Square Fire

November 24, 2008 | Posted in General News

Both Binga’s Wingas and Al-Mustaqim Halal Market were damaged by a three alarm blaze on Sunday, according to this report from the Press Herald.

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Market Street bar Maps (@maps_bar_portland) is reo Market Street bar Maps (@maps_bar_portland) is reopening today after a 3-month renovation. Here are a few photos from their soft opening on Tuesday.
The space has expanded with a set of booths and an open kitchen towards the back. The menu has grown a bit too with the addition of spirits and cocktails. Grilled cheese sandwiches are available as are slices of maple walnut and chocolate cake from the Portland Cake Company (@portlandcakecompany).
Maps will be open Tuesday and Wednesday 4 pm to midnight, and Thursday through Saturday 4 pm  1 am. #portlandmaine #mapsonmarketstreet #cakeandgrilledcheese
This year’s James Beard Foundation Awards (@bear This year’s James Beard Foundation Awards (@beardfoundation) list of restaurant and chef nominees were announced this morning.
Of the 11 Maine semifinalists, The Quarry (@thequarrymonson) in Monson has earned a spot as a final nominee in the Outstanding Hospitality category. Congratulations to chef/owner Marilou Ranta and her team!
After a final round of evaluation and voting, this year’s Beard Awards winners will be announced on Monday June 5th in Chicago. #jbfa #beardawards2023
Brea Lu Cafe (@brealucafe9) had planned to move f Brea Lu Cafe (@brealucafe9) had planned to move from their current spot to 100 Larrabee Road, but that location fell through earlier this year. Owner Christian DeLuca has now leased a large space at 511 Main Street in Westbrook which he is building out into a new home for his popular breakfast and lunch spot.
DeLuca plans to launch with a menu that includes classic dishes served when Brea Lu was in its longtime home on Forest Ave in Portland. The new dining room will seat 100 people—up from 44 at their current location—and there will be seasonal outdoor seating as well. The kitchen will double in size, and DeLuca hopes to eventually add an in-house bakery. The cafe is also slated to have a private room for events and meetings that will seat 30+ people.
Construction on the site is already underway. DeLuca will be closing down Brea Lu on Cumberland Street on at the end of April and hopes to reopen at the Maine Street location in early June. Brea Lu will be expanding its hours to stay open until 2 pm, and will be available in the evenings for events, pop-ups, and for use by food trucks.
Logan Abbey the owner of the George’s North Shore food truck is taking over the current Brea Lu building where he plans to open a restaurant called George + Leon’s Famous Roast Beef (@georgesnorthshore). #westbrookmaine #brealucafe
@thaiesaanportland opened today. Their hours are 1 @thaiesaanportland opened today. Their hours are 11am to 9 pm, Tuesday through Sunday and they are located in the former Back Bay Grill location at 65 Portland Street in West Bayside.
Shown her is a dish of Krah Pow Moo Grob (crispy pork, spicy Thai basil, green beans, onions, red pepper with rice). See the 4th and 5th photos in this series to see their full menu.
Thai Esaan is owned by Ben Boonseng and chef Siwaporn Roberts.
The restaurant is open for both takeout and counter-service dine-in. For the next couple weeks while they await their liquor license they’re BYOB. #portlandmaine #thaiesaan #isanthaifood #mainefood
Bissell Brothers Brewing (@bissellbrothers) is exp Bissell Brothers Brewing (@bissellbrothers) is expanding their footprint on Thompson’s Point. They’ve leased the former Rosemont market and wine bar space and are renovating it to provide additional kitchen capacity and dining space for customers.
The larger kitchen will enable the launch of an in-house bakery program to support the breads needed for their existing menu and to expand their food offerings. Co-owner Peter Bissell shared they are excited to explore the common yeast-driven fermentation space bread and beer both occupy. The new space will also enable the launch of a full service bar with some differentiated options in addition to their existing menu. A brass Lukr tap system is being installed at the bar.
The former Rosemont Market and Bar on Thompson’s Point opened in August 2021 and closed in January of this year. #portlandmaine #mainebeer #bissellbrothers #thompsonspoint
Rebel Cheesesteaks (@rebel_cheesesteaks) owner Pet Rebel Cheesesteaks (@rebel_cheesesteaks) owner Peter Murphy has leased the former Dos Naciones space at 649 Congress Street where he plans to open Rebel Munchies & Libations this fall.
Murphy will be expanding the menu and adding a full bar. He shared he’s excited to scale up the business from its start as a food cart, and looks forward to building out a team.
Renovations will be getting underway with the a master design theme of keeping it “rebellious as always.” #portlandmaine #rebelcheesesteaks #longfellowsquareportland #mainefood #comingsoon2023
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