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The Bollard has published a review of Zaitun, the new Somali restaurant that opened in August on Forest Avenue. We met in the back parking lot around 5 p.m., and as soon as the doors opened we knew we were in for something good. The scent…at Portland Food Map
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The awards are part of the Maine Food Producer Showcase.Food at Portland Press Herald
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Local press Portland Food Map
The Portland Logbook has been assembling a working list of restaurants and bars open for late night eats. It includes more than a dozen spots where you can catch a meal—at least some days of the week—after midnight.at Portland Food Map
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Local press Portland Food Map
Congratulations to the hospitality leaders recognized in the 2026 Mainebiz 40 Under 40 list: Mattie Daughtry – co-founder of Moderation Brewing Sai Guntaka – owner of Taj and Cobblestones, and also co-owner of Silver Street by Taj, Rasa…at Portland Food Map
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Registered Maine Guides offer their tips and recipes for meals in the woods.Food at Portland Press Herald
Megan Gray · Food
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Chez Biso takes over the Tokyo Sushi Ramen space on Brown Street.Food at Portland Press Herald
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Local press Portland Food Map
New food and dining developments are taking place all across Maine. Here are some recent updates to keep you in the know: James Hatch and Susan Schiro have announced they’re closing Home Kitchen Cafe (above left). Their last day in…at Portland Food Map
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The Lost Kitchen owner is kicking off a national book tour for her newest cookbook, 'Seize the Supper.'Food at Portland Press Herald
Alexandra Hall · Food
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Food and drinks at the German beer hall-style restaurant are uneven, but most issues seem easily remedied.Food at Portland Press Herald
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Local press Portland Food Map
Joceline Lesso has leased the former Tokyo Sushi Ramen space at 11 Brown Street where she plans to open Chez Biso (website). The name of the 26-seat restaurant means “at our home” in the Lingala language. Lesso shared her plan is for Chez…at Portland Food Map
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Old Orchard Brewing Company is owned by Joe Rousseau, who also owns The Executive Motel and Crosswinds Cottages.Food at Portland Press Herald
Sydney Richelieu · Food
Local press Portland Press Herald
Similarly named Taco Escobar has been open in Las Vegas since 2025.Food at Portland Press Herald
Tim Cebula · Food
Local press Portland Press Herald
The new venue would be in the same building as Barkada and Gelato Fiasco.Food at Portland Press Herald
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Local press Portland Press Herald
Good Theater presents 'Little Shop of Horrors' at Stevens Square Theater in Portland.at Portland Press Herald
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See them live this week in Portland and at the All Roads Music Festival in Belfast on Oct. 17.at Portland Press Herald
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Baba's Cafe is holding weekly watch parties of the Emmy-winning horror-comedy, just in time for Halloween.at Portland Press Herald
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Keefe, band director and vocalist, talks about the history of Indigenous big bands and the arc of her jazz career in advance of a concert at the State Theatre in Portland.at Portland Press Herald
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Local press Portland Food Map
Thursday – The Maine Food Producers Showcase & Golden Fork Awards are taking place in Portland. Friday – Austin Street is hosting a food truck gathering featuring Hank & Artie’s, K-Pop Kimbap, OystahGuy, Portland Cake Company and Young…at Portland Food Map
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Taxi companies still exist, but the cars were far more fabulous decades ago.at Portland Press Herald
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Bands, bingo and the adjacent hotel bring customers into Zero Bar and Grille all year.at Portland Press Herald
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