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Category: Under Construction

Music Hall Blog

October 30, 2008 | Posted in Under Construction

Port City Music Hall, the new live music spot under construction on Congress Street has lauched a blog showing photos of the space as it is developed.

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Roma’s New Owners

October 25, 2008 | Posted in Under Construction

The Bollard has the scoop on the new owner of the Roma Cafe and Branhall Pub.

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Roma's New Owners

October 25, 2008 | Posted in Under Construction

The Bollard has the scoop on the new owner of the Roma Cafe and Branhall Pub.

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Under Construction Report

October 24, 2008 | Posted in Under Construction

The Miss Portland Diner is planning to open October 31. According to Portland Psst!, The Station is expanding to open a restaurant at their location on Saint John St. For a complete list of all food businesses in some state of development check out the Under Construction list.

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Dean’s Sweets

October 20, 2008 | Posted in Under Construction

In other news, Portland Psst! is reporting that Dean’s Sweets is moving into a retail space on Middle Street.

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Dean's Sweets

October 20, 2008 | Posted in Under Construction

In other news, Portland Psst! is reporting that Dean’s Sweets is moving into a retail space on Middle Street.

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Council Agenda

October 19, 2008 | Posted in Under Construction, General News

According to the agenda for tomorrow’s Portland City Council meeting, Roma Cafe/Branhall Pub are now under new ownership, as is Jan Mee. Also from the same source, 51 Wharf Restaurant is planning to expand into the adjacent space formerly occupied by Thai’d in Knots.

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Big Mama's Out, Papaya King In

October 13, 2008 | Posted in Under Construction

The Bollard has this update on the closing of Big Mama’s. It confirms that Papaya King will be moving into the space vacated by the diner.

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Big Mama’s Out, Papaya King In

October 13, 2008 | Posted in Under Construction

The Bollard has this update on the closing of Big Mama’s. It confirms that Papaya King will be moving into the space vacated by the diner.

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Big Mama's to Close

October 11, 2008 | Posted in Under Construction

As reported by Portland Psst!, Big Mama’s Diner will be going out of business. A call to the diner has confirmed that Sunday will be their last day. I’ve heard that Papaya King may be moving into the space at 5 Dana Street.

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From a dinner at @chavalmaine, here’s a look at From a dinner at @chavalmaine, here’s a look at their beautiful Quebec Chicken –
a roasted chicken breast with oyster mushrooms, glazed romaine, garlic anchovy coulis, yeasted potato crumbs and jus. #portlandmaine #portlandmainefood #mainefood #quebecchicken #oystermushrooms #glazedromaine
A new wine-centric restaurant and bar called Waysi A new wine-centric restaurant and bar called Wayside is under construction in the former Flood’s space in The Francis hotel.
Owners Michael and Siobhán Sindoni (founders of @rollcallmaine) plan to create an establishment that can be both a restaurant and also a neighborhood spot to grab a glass wine and snack with friends. The wine program will be weighted to old world wines from Europe. #portlandmainerestaurants #portlandmainefood #portlandmaine #waysidewine #oldworldwine
@apresdrinks a cidery and hard seltzer producer is @apresdrinks a cidery and hard seltzer producer is under construction at 148 Anderson Street in East Bayside. Ian Goering, former head brewer at Tributary Brewing has been hired as the head of production at Après, and the operations manager Sarah Bryan—formerly with Schilling Beer—will manage front of house operations.
Après is being launched by co-owners Ryan Houghton from the Hop Yard and Michael Cardente. Extensive renovations to the industrial building are in full swing with hopes to open the 80-seat tasting room and outdoor seating area sometime this summer.
Après is looking forward to being part of Maine’s burgeoning cider industry, and will be Portland first hard seltzer producer. The production space includes 15-barrell brewing operation and a barrel-ageing room for their cider. A food program for the tasting room is in the early planning stage and will be augmented with appearances by local food trucks.
“For people that want the most unique social drinking adventure, Après is redefining the tasting room experience by creating the most unique house-brewed hard seltzer + cider and an unforgettable social environment. We facilitate the simple act of discovery – where people enjoy rare products and connect with others in exciting ways.” #portlandmaine #portlandmainefood #mainecider #yeastbayside #eastbaysideportland #aprescider #hardseltzer
Big Tree Hospitality—the restaurant group that i Big Tree Hospitality—the restaurant group that includes Eventide, The Honey Paw, XO, and Hugo’s—are the new owners of @higginsbeachmkt in Scarborough. Big Tree intends to operate the seasonal market much like it has been with no plans to convert it to an outpost of their Middle Street restaurants.
“It is our hope that Higgins Beach Market continues to be the well-loved local mainstay it has been for many seasons’ past, serving the Higgins Beach community and beyond. In keeping with the market’s previous offerings we will have breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus, as well as grab-and-go options, local produce, beer and wine, fresh flowers, and some sundries.”
Higgins Beach Market will be  open 7 days a week, 7 am – 8 pm starting on Memorial Day weekend. #bigtreehospitality #higginsbeachmarket #scarboroughmaine #beachseason
RAFFLE COMPLETED Welcome to the April edition of t RAFFLE COMPLETED
Welcome to the April edition of the Portland Food Map “Date Night” raffle sponsored by Evergreen Credit Union (@evergreen_credit_union). PFM and Evergreen are proud to continue supporting our local restaurants as they adapt to the current economic situation. For now, this monthly raffle will change to reflect the current Portland dining environment. The “Date Night” raffle now features five (5) winners. Each winner will receive a $50 gift certificate to be used at any local restaurant offering delivery, outdoor dining and food to go. Simply comment on this Instagram and tag a friend (or, two, or three...), and you’re entered to win. Note that our usual raffle co-sponsors Portland Sea Dogs (@portland_seadogs) and Portland Museum of Art (@portlandmuseum) will rejoin our raffle in the future.
Here are a few pictures from the past month: roast chicken at @woodford_fb, Lomo Saltado from @the.lost.llama, chicken and turmeric rice from @mitrmaine, the heritage negroni from @vvoldport, the 
@_centralprovisions_ pop-up at @littlegiantmaine, the @oxbowbrewingcompany @smallaxepopsup with @puzzell27, tacos and tostado from @isaportlandme and a ‘Real Italian’ from @acgrocery.
#portlandmaine #datenight #takeout #eatlocal #mainefood #outdoordining  #portlandmainefood #lomosaltado #heritagenegroni  #realitaliansandwich #porktacos 
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. 5 winners will be chosen at random and each will receive one $50 VISA gift card that can be used at a multitude of restaurants (or anywhere VISA gift cards are accepted). Any additional costs will be the responsibility of each winner. The winners will be chosen on April 6, 2021, and will be notified via Instagram direct message. Winners will connect with Evergreen Credit Union to receive their prizes.
Per Instagram rules, this promotion is in no way sponsored, administered, or associated with Instagram, Inc. By entering, entrants confirm that they are 13+ years of age, release Instagram of responsibility, and agree to Instagram’s terms of use.
The highly anticipated opening of Jackrabbit Cafe The highly anticipated opening of Jackrabbit Cafe (@jackrabbit.maine) is slated to take place late next month—tentatively on April 21st. The bakery and cafe from @elda.maine chef/owner Bowman Brown will “focus on Scandinavian-inspired breads and pastries as well as seasonal vegetable dishes, sandwiches, and heartier small plates”.
Jackrabbit is located in the first floor of 14 Main Street in Biddeford. The second floor  of the newly renovated building will be the future home of Elda when it re-opens.
Brown moved to Maine from Salt Lake City where he was the co-owner and chef of Forage. He was a @foodandwine Best New Chef in 2011. Additionally, Brown was six time Beard semifinalists in the Best Chef: Southwest from 2011 to 2016. Elda was named one of the Best New Restaurants in America by Bill Addison at Eater in 2018, and was the feature of a New York Times article in that same year. A copy of the draft menu is on the Portland Food Map website (link in bio).
#biddefordmaine #jackrabbitcafe #scandinavianbakery #biddefordfoodmap
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