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New food and dining developments are taking place all across Maine. Here are some recent updates to keep you in the know:
- The Quoddy Tides has published article about Phoenix Fine Wines in Eastport and their new chef Philipp Player. “The day starts well before that with Philipp Player coming in from his Rob-binston farm to start prepping homemade pasta and fillings that might feature lobster or garlic scapes, dough for flam-mkuchen or a variation on beef Wellington featuring haddock. The menu changes fre-quently, but with some stalwarts, and this is as Player and the Phoenix’s owner, Laura Stanczyk, want it, with a wide net cast out to local food sources.” Shown above is the panzanella salad served this past weekend at Phoenix.
- Are you excited for the start of apple season? Then you may want to plan a trip on Sunday to Monroe where North Branch Farm is holding a tasting with 10+ varieties plus a farm tour.
A new restaurant called Sumo Sushi & Grill is under construction in Westbrook. It will be located at 57 Bridge Street in the space formerly occupied by Tacos La Poblanita. An announcement on facebook shares “Our kitchen will bring the best of Asian flavors to the community — from fresh sushi and poké bowls to sizzling hibachi, flavorful noodles, and delicious fried rice. Every dish is made with clean, healthy, and fresh ingredients you can feel good about.” The owners hope to launch the restaurant in September.- The Maine Bagel Bake-Off is taking place at the Crystal Spring Farmers Market in Brunswick on Saturday. Taking part in the event are Rover from Biddeford, Dutchman’s and Knead & Nosh from Brunswick, Union Sourdough from Camden, ORchard Ridge Farm from Gorham, Forage from Lewiston/Portland, Hootenanny from Nobleboro, Spark Bagel in Northport, Miller’s Table from Skowhegan, Scratch from South Portland, Sunrise from Waterville/Augusta, and La Tartine Artisan Breads.
Chef Ross Florance is participating in Pépin 90/90, a celebration of the chef Jacques Pepin’s 90th birthday with 90 dinners by 90 chefs throughout the country. The dinner is taking place at the Downeast Institute in Beals, Maine on October 18th. Tickets are available online.- Owner Kyle Apel has announced he’ll be closing down Wiley’s in Rockland at the end of this summer. September 6th will be the last day in business for the downtown food shack. “Wiley’s has been a transformative work of passion for me, but I always knew it was a stepping stone on my journey. I’m incredibly excited for what is coming next and I’m happy to be staying in Rockland and being able to continue serving this community.”
- Definitive Brewing announced plans to close their Kittery location. The Kittery tasting room opened 5 years ago and their last day in business will be Monday September 1st.
- The Lewiston Sun Journal published a report on the closing of Luigi’s in Lewiston.
- The Bangor Daily News has reported on the opening of Bucks Cafe in Stockton Springs.
- Dok Mali is closing down their South Portland location. Taking it’s place is Asia House Kitchen and Bar.