Food and drinks at the German beer hall-style restaurant are uneven, but most issues seem easily remedied.
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Portland’s Taco Escobarr sues copycat Nevada restaurant
A similarly named Taco Escobar has been open in Las Vegas since 2025.
New Veranda restaurant planned for Portland’s Fore Street
The new venue would be in the same building as Barkada and Gelato Fiasco.
Biennial Maine Food Producers Showcase returns to Portland
The October event also features the Golden Fork Awards.
Harvest on the Harbor returns to Portland for its 18th year
The Maine Lobster Chef of the Year competition and Maine OysterFest are featured events.
Maine Animal Coalition’s 21st annual Veg Fest set for Portland
The event lets attendees explore vegan living.
50th annual Common Ground Fair opens Friday with speakers, exhibits, vendors and livestock
The hugely popular event takes place on 200 acres owned by the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association.
Douro rates 4 stars for excellent Portuguese-inspired fare
There’s lots to love about these casually elegant dishes for seafood fans and landlubbers alike.
Maine PoutineFest returns to Thompson’s Point in September
The third annual event draws hundreds of fans of fries, gravy and curds.
Maine chefs offer advice on how to stretch your dollar in the kitchen
Buy certain items when they’re in season or on sale, and don’t sleep on that supermarket rotisserie chicken.