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.
Category: General News
Bramhall Fire
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.
Portland Phoenix
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.
More on Bramhall Fire
Here are some photos from Stephen Quirk and a video segment from channel 8 on Sunday’s fire at Binga’s Wingas.
Bramhall Square Fire
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.
Feeding the Hungry
Also in today’s paper was a feature story on the contributions of a Maine farm family toward feeding the hungry and an article about the resurgence of salmon farming in the state.
Trivia Challenge
Down East is running a culinary trivia challenge. There’s a new question every day between now and December 20 and each right answer gets you another chance in a drawing to win dinner at Evangeline and an overnight stay at the Danforth Inn.
Scallops
The Maine scallop season for draggers and divers has been reduced by nearly 50% according to this report from the Press Herald.
Lobster for Thanksgiving
Also in today’s paper was an article about a website, www.lobstercelebrations.com, which encourages people to swap their Thanksgiving turkey for lobster this year or at least incorporate it into their menu.
More Bizarre Foods
For those of you still hankering for more Bizarre Foods or Deathmatch news you’re in luck. Plating Up the official blog of Maine Food & Lifestyle magazine has posted some observations on the show and johnnyd has a item on the eGullet forums (scroll to the bottom of the page) with details on “presentations that were left on the cutting-room floor”.