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Published
January 3, 2024

A dozen soon-to-open bars and restaurants you can look forward to in 2024

New brewpubs and big bars are slated to open on Thompson's Point; prix-fixe fine dining in New Vineyard; Greek cuisine in East Bayside; Cambodian food in the Old Port; specialty fried chicken sandwiches on the Midcoast; and more.
Published
December 3, 2023

Dine Out Maine: At Sacred Profane in Biddeford, come for the beer, stay for the food

The atmosphere at the Czech-inspired brewery is convivial. It offers several imaginative options for vegetarians. And the menu offers both comfort and fun.
Published
November 26, 2023

Brickyard Hollow finds recipe for success in craft brews, creative pizzas and community philanthropy

The rapidly expanding Yarmouth-based brewery has nine locations around Maine, and has opened five of them in the last 12 months.
Published
November 15, 2023

The Wrap: Weekend opening for gluten-free Orange Bike Brewing; Nosh Taco nearly set to launch

Plus, Chocolats Passion moving to Spring Street; brewery comes to East Bayside; Old Port bar named one of country's best; and places serving Thanksgiving dinners around Maine.
Published
September 27, 2023

The Wrap: Allagash wins Brewery of the Year at Great American Beer Festival

Plus, Peng's Pizza Pies opens in Biddeford; Rococo's Dessert Bar launches in Kennebunk; more awards for Bixby chocolates; a spate of new reviews and accolades from national media outlets about food in Maine; and free coffee from Aroma Joe's this Friday.

Published
August 6, 2023

Kennebec River Brewfest in Augusta draws hundreds of attendees and even more beverage samples

About 30 vendors from across Maine — 10 more than last year — featured beer, wine, seltzer, cider, mead and cannabis at Mill Park.
Published
June 21, 2023

Owners of Auburn-based Strainrite Companies acquire Belfast Bay Brewing

Lobster Ale's future as Maine craft brew legacy ensured with purchase of one of state's original craft breweries.
Published
June 12, 2023

Eat & Run: Rising Tide expands its craft into the food realm

The East Bayside brewery is serving its own menu of thoughtfully made pub food.
Published
March 22, 2023

With an outpouring of branches, Maine breweries are tapping new markets

Battery Steele Brewing and Brickyard Hollow Brewing Co. are the latest beer makers to add new restaurants or taprooms.
Published
March 9, 2023

Maine craft brewers ‘own the backyard’ – but beer-making business is on a new playing field

Maintaining market dominance will require adapting to new consumer tastes, a beverage industry expert told brewers at a conference in Portland.

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