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The Maine Sunday Telegram has published a review of Douro. In a town full of very good seafood options, Douro stands out both for excellent execution and refreshing, on-trend Iberian influences. Its stylish Mediterranean aesthetic and…at Portland Food Map
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A new fast casual cafe called Paak (instagram) opened for business today at 650 Congress Street near Longfellow Square. The word paak means vegetable in the Thai language. Praewpran Yiamjanya and Patrick Udomsay, the owners of the Sook…at Portland Food Map
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The new location at 108 Main St. is expected to open in early 2027.at Portland Press Herald
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Local press Portland Press Herald
The owner of Shipyard Brew Pub filed a lawsuit claiming the town is in violation of a 30-year TIF funding agreement. Eliot officials disagree.at Portland Press Herald
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The Press Herald reports that the owners of Bar Publica are relaunching the space this fall as a bar called Lucky Sevens. Co-owner Spencer Brantley said he expects Lucky Sevens to launch sometime in late September or early October.…at Portland Food Map
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Local press Portland Press Herald
Bar Publica owners have rebranded the venue to Lucky Sevens.at Portland Press Herald
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Il Forno comes from the owner of Taj Indian Cuisine, and will be located in the same building.at Portland Press Herald
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Local press Portland Food Map
Sai Guntaka and business partner Jim Baldi have leased a space in South Portland where they plan to open a Italian restaurant called Il Forno (facebook, instagram). It will be located at 333 Clarks Pond Parkway a few doors down from Taj.…at Portland Food Map
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Poutine is more than fries, curds and gravy. It's a delicious, calorie-laden tie to to the past.at Portland Press Herald
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Local press Portland Food Map
Portland has been included on three lists of top US food destinations. We’re #12 on the US News and World Report list, #4 on a list published by Timeout that was based on Yelp and Lift data, and #3 in the list from Travel & Leisure…at Portland Food Map
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Food & Wine magazine has featured Victor Vasquez—a staff member at Mr. Tuna and at Boda—in their Hospitality Heros set of articles. He slips out shortly after [Mr. Tuna] open[s] and goes home to rest and freshen up. Then, it’s off to his…at Portland Food Map
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Local press Portland Press Herald
The Brass Roots Fest makes a debut at Bug Light Park.at Portland Press Herald
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The musical opens this weekend at Portland Players in South Portland.at Portland Press Herald
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Local press Portland Press Herald
Fairs are happening from now into October in Litchfield, Oxford, Farmington, Unity, Cumberland and Fryeburg, among other places.at Portland Press Herald
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Local press Portland Food Map
Thursday – Bold Coast Spirits will be the featured guest at the next Crafted Conversations event at the Five of Clubs bar at the Longfellow Hotel. Coffee by Design is holding an Ethiopian New Year celebration which will include a guided…at Portland Food Map
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The late author and activist spoke at USM and Colby College.at Portland Press Herald
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