The Velvet Dog

Chef Matt Burns and his family opened The Velvet Dog on June 25, 2026.

The Velvet Dog, Preble Street, Portland, ME, USA

Portland Food Map launched in 2007 as a simple directory of the local food community. Other features have been added over the years including food event listings, the Under Construction page, guides to Maine apples and cider producers, the restaurant real estate listings, Year in Review reports, the My Kitchen Their Table chef interview series, the Maine Food Map guide, Maine news reporting, and the annual Maine Thanksgiving List.

The 2026 editions of the Portland and Midcoast Pocket Guides are now out. They’re available in packs of 25 on our online store.

Include them in the welcome bag for a wedding or business event
Provide them to guests at your hotel or bed and breakfast
Keep them on-hand for out of town visitors