Dining Out

Free Baked Bean Supper at Union Masonic Lodge 31
Thu, 04/15/2021 - 1:15pm
UNION — Union Masonic Lodge 31 will have a free Baked Bean Supper on Saturday, April 24, with curbside pickup available from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The menu includes baked beans, hot dog, ham. coleslaw, biscuit and a drink. Donations will be accepted for the Masonic Lodge building fund. Reservations are preferred and may be made by calling 749-1846. Union Masonic Lodge 31 is located at 149 Sennebec Road, Union.
Pizzeria, Mexican eatery seek liquor licenses
Two new restaurants proposed in Rockport
Sun, 04/11/2021 - 7:00pm

The owners of two new restaurants will go before the Rockport Select Board April 12 seeking liquor licenses for their respective businesses – a pizzeria and a Mexican restaurant. A public hearing on both applications will be held via ZOOM through the Town of Rockport’s website at 5:30 p.m. Streamed at https://livestream.com/Rockportmaine Please note: Due to the pandemic, the Select Board has been authorized by the state to meet remotely. At this meeting, the Board will be using a...
The Kindness Programs
Free Mother’s Day Take Out meal offered in Searsport
Thu, 04/08/2021 - 5:00pm
The Kindness Programs of Searsport is offering an early Mother’s Day Take Out meal on Saturday, May 1. Menu includes a choice of chicken or shrimp fettuccine Alfredo, Caprese salad, bread sticks and blueberry bread pudding. Pick up is Saturday, May 1, from 3:30 to 5 p.m., at the First Congregational Church of Searsport. Reservations only by Thursday, April 29 by calling Jayne Snowdale at 407-694-8733 or Sandy Otis Anderson at 548-6530. There is no cost for this meal; however, donations are...
Williams-Brazier Post 37 to-go suppers return April 17
Wed, 04/07/2021 - 1:45pm
THOMASTON — Williams-Brazier Post 37 will once again open its doors to continue its to-go baked bean suppers, and other meals, for 2021. The suppers begin again on April 17, with the renewal of the Homemade Baked Bean Supper. All present Post 37 procedures, as well as all coronavirus state guidelines, will be followed. Meals may not be ready to be served until 5 p.m. However, meals may be ordered ahead of time and then picked up after 5 p.m. in the sequence of when ordered. Pre-ordered meals...
Thanksgiving Style with all the trimmings
Take Out Turkey Dinner at Searsport church
Tue, 03/30/2021 - 4:00pm

SEARSPORT — The Searsport United Methodist Church is holding its first Take Out Turkey Dinner of the year on Saturday, April 10, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the church on Main Street, in Searsport. Cost is $10 per meal which is a full Thanksgiving Style turkey dinner with all the trimmings, complete with homemade pies. All meals are "to go," and no reservations are necessary.
Donations benefited Camden Snow Bowl’s Ski Patrol
Culinary throwdown at the Camden Snow Bowl is a two-way tie
Mon, 03/29/2021 - 11:00am

CAMDEN—Chef Josh Hixon, owner of 40 Paper, in Camden, and Chuong Thien Nguyen, both volunteers of the Camden Snow Bowl’s Ski Patrol and Mountain Steward program, have a friendly rivalry going on: who can cook the better dish? After a mock battle involving dueling homemade dishes one day after skiing, Hixon and Nguyen decided to make it official and host a Culinary Throwdown on Sunday, March 28, in the lodge of the Camden Snow Bowl with donations toward the meal benefiting the Ski Patrol...
The Dropkick Murphys, Irish cooking, live Dublin music and more
Have a cup of Irish cheer on St. Paddy’s Day with these online and in-person events
Mon, 03/15/2021 - 1:15pm

Do you miss a rousing Celtic jam with fiddlers stuffed all up in a hot, snug pub? Yes, this year looks a lot different for our usual St. Paddy’s Day Rundown, but we’re in the midst of a bleeding cold snap and we all need a bit of cheer this week. Break out the Guinness and go to Ireland We’ll start with the free streaming events. So, go ahead and get dressed up in that tacky “Kiss Me I’m Irish” T-shirt you’ve had since college and break out the dangly shamrock earrings. No...
Rockland church hosting takeout Easter Day Community Dinner
Tue, 03/09/2021 - 12:45pm

ROCKLAND — Adas Yoshuron Synagogue will be providing its annual Easter Day Community Dinner at St. Peter’s Church on Easter Sunday, April 4, at 1 p.m. Organizers will be offering a home-cooked ham dinner take-out meal for pick-up at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 11 White Street, Rockland. While waiting in line to receive your meal, please maintain six feet of distance between yourself and others and wear a mask to comply with Covid 19 health recommendations. For more information contact Adas...
To open for take-out this spring
wolfpeach restaurant owners switch to temporary BBQ pop-up
Tue, 03/09/2021 - 9:00am

CAMDEN—Restaurants operating in a pandemic have had to make enormous changes in order to stay afloat. Gabriela Acero and Derek Richard, a couple featured in our recent story “ wolfpeach, a new chophouse with a Maine twist, to open in Camden, ” have reviewed their original restaurant plans under these circumstances. Their restaurant, wolfpeach, has not yet opened. Instead, they have decided to kick off their grand opening this spring as a barbeque joint until the...
To-Go Suppers Return to the Post for 2021
Williams-Brazier Post 37 organizes St. Patrick’s Day to-go supper
Tue, 03/02/2021 - 5:45pm
THOMASTON — The Williams Brazier Post 37 will return to serving a monthly to-go supper for members and the local community, beginning with the annual Auxiliary Unit 37 St. Patrick’s Day Supper. Throughout 2021 the monthly to-go suppers will continue as they did in 2020. There are also plans to add a few small activities for the enjoyment of Post 37 members and the local community. Stayed tuned for further updates. The St. Patrick’s Day meal will be distributed Saturday, March 13, 2021; serving...
March 1-12 offering indoor, curbside, and outdoor options
Maine Restaurant Week forges on with new dining specials, restaurants
Mon, 03/01/2021 - 12:00pm

Last year at this time, Maine Restaurant Week had just squeaked by before an emerging pandemic forced Governor Janet Mills to issue an Executive Order declaring all bars and restaurants close down on March 18, 2020. “I’ve had people tell me the last time they ate inside a restaurant was last year, ” said Gillian Britt, Maine Restaurant Week co-founder. The week, designed to boost the visibility of the restaurant industry in Maine, is always held in the first two weeks of March, typically the...
complete with all of the traditional trimmings
Union’s Aging In Place offers free St. Patrick’s takeaway meals to seniors
Wed, 02/24/2021 - 1:45pm

This coming Saint Patrick’s Day, all Union residents in the 55+ community can enjoy a meal free of charge, sponsored in part by the Aging In Place Committee of Union. This unique Saint Patrick’s theme luncheon, complete with all of the traditional trimmings, will be held on Thursday, March 18, 2021, at 11:30 a.m. You can expect to enjoy corn beef, cabbage, carrots, potato, rolls, cookies and a bottled water. Due to COVID 19, this meal can be safely picked up curbside at the William L Pullen...
Takeaway New England Boiled Dinner in South Thomaston
Mon, 02/22/2021 - 12:30pm
SOUTH THOMASTON — People's United Methodist Church will be hosting a Takeaway New England Boiled Dinner, Saturday, March 13. They are accepting pre-orders only. Pick up will be from 4 - 5 p.m. Menu: corned beef, carrots, potato, cabbage, onion, bread and molasses cookies Cost: one dinner $13 or 2 dinners for $25 Call Priscilla at 593-8698 or 571-227-5184 by 9 p.m., March 10. Make checks payable to PUMC or have exact change please. People's United Methodist Church is located at 13 Chapel Street...
Elev8 Energy & Nutrition opens next to Hybrid Fitness in Warren
New healthy beverage company aims to boost immunity and health
Mon, 02/08/2021 - 2:00pm

WARREN—With the deepest part of winter upon us and a heightened societal need to stay healthy during a pandemic, a new energy drink bar is set to open in Warren. Elev8 Energy and Nutrition, owned and operated by Hunter Grindle with assistance from his operations manager, Richard Eaton, plans on opening the first week of February. Grindle, who also owns Hybrid Fitness, a fitness center in the same building, came up with the idea of a new energy drink bar, after brainstorming with Eaton, one of...
Owners Gabriela Acero and Derek Richard turn the Drouthy Bear into new restaurant
wolfpeach, a new chophouse with a Maine twist, soon to open in Camden
Wed, 02/03/2021 - 6:45pm

CAMDEN—Many wondered what would become of the classic Scottish pub Drouthy Bear after owners Andrew and Shannon Stewart announced last May that the COVID-19 virus restrictions on their beloved pub had forced them to permanently close. The Midcoast community will be happy to know that the building has been purchased and is currently being renovated by Camden newcomers Gabriela Acero and Derek Richard to become a new restaurant. With a new aesthetic and flair, the restaurant will be called...
Existing shop still open; new shop to re-open next to French and Brawn in May
Zoot Coffee to double its space with a move down Camden’s Elm Street
Tue, 01/19/2021 - 8:30pm

CAMDEN—Fifteen years ago, Sondra and Jim Hamilton launched a little coffee shop in the heart of downtown Camden on a shoestring budget with fun, eclectic decor. Today, with more than a decade under their belts and a loyal customer following, Zoot Coffee will continue its artsy vibe in a new, enlarged space, only a few doors down the street. While the coffee shop is still open in its current location, they’re in the midst of renovating the space at 5 Elm Street, right next to French and Brawn...
Permanent lowering of excise tax and collaborative beer are shot in the arm
A glass half full is current state of Maine brewing industry
Thu, 01/14/2021 - 1:15pm

Ten months ago, Maine’s brewing industry came to a screeching halt the day after one of the biggest beer-drinking days of the year, St. Patrick’s Day, when the novel coronavirus pandemic prompted Governor Janet Mills to issue an Executive Order on March 18, 2020 to close all bars and restaurants for a period of 14 days. Back then, for many at the beginning of this unknown pandemic, the assumption was that breweries, bars, and tasting rooms would eventually re-open...
Takeaway Chili Supper at People's United Methodist Church
Mon, 01/11/2021 - 4:00pm
SOUTH THOMASTON — People's United Methodist Church will host a Takeaway Chili Supper on Saturday, Jan. 30. Pick up will be between 4 - 5 p.m., at the Church, 13 Chapel Street, So. Thomaston. 16 oz. Chili (Choice of Traditional, Taco or Vegetarian), corn muffin and a brownie; $13 or 2 dinners for $25. Pre-Orders ONLY! Call Priscilla at 593-8698 or 571-227-5184 by 9 p.m., Jan. 27. Make checks payable to PUMC or have exact change please. Proceeds will be used to support church programs and mission.
Projected opening date: Jan. 16
Butter Up Cakes, all-gluten-free bakery, cafe, brews and ciders opens in Damariscotta
Fri, 01/08/2021 - 9:45am

DAMARISCOTTA—Faced with the food limitations necessary for their own family, a baker and her husband have decided to open a completely gluten-free bakery and cafe at 77 Main Street in downtown in mid-January named Butter Up Cakes. Candice and Patrick Brady have three children. “Two of our children have celiac disease, are lactose intolerant and can’t have high fructose corn syrup, and my husband is the same way,” said Candice. “So, I make all of their food from scratch, anyway. We decided to...
Formerly the Rotary Pizza restaurant, 10 Leland Street, Rockland
Maine Kebab opens in Rockland with forward-thinking takeout model
Fri, 12/18/2020 - 11:00am

ROCKLAND—A fast-casual lunch and dinner spot opened this week called Maine Kebab, and owner Shane McGarvey and his executive chef, Ken Hynes, are already ahead of the curve in terms of issues that have plagued restaurants since the COVID-19 virus hit back in March. The menu is very simple: Mediterranean and Turkish flavors. Main dishes include Tumeric rice bowls, flatbread sandwiches, falafel and hummus box, and a salad box all serve as the main ingredient dishes, to which a diner has the...
food prepared by Primo Restaurant
Adas Yoshuron continues Christmas Day turkey dinner – takeout style
Wed, 12/16/2020 - 12:45pm

ROCKLAND — Adas Yoshuron Synagogue, in Rockland, will continue its annual tradition of serving a turkey dinner for their Christmas Day Community Dinner. The food will be prepared by Primo Restaurant and served as a TAKE-OUT meal due to Covid 19 restrictions. Everyone is invited. Please wear a mask and stay socially distanced six feet apart. Dinner will be served Friday, Dec. 25, at 1 p.m., at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 11 White Street, Rockland, next to the Rockland Public Library. Please...
Offering light breakfast, local lunch favorites and fresh lobster rolls
Bill’s Original Kitchen opens at Knox County Regional Airport
Wed, 12/09/2020 - 1:00pm

OWLS HEAD—Bill Clifford, a chef who once ran Bill’s Original Kitchen in Kittery, has revived his one-man operation and recently opened his new kitchen at Knox County Regional Airport. Originally from Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Clifford has worked as a chef at multiple venues in Maine, including his last stint at Point Lookout in Lincolnville before it abruptly closed. The plan was in place since mid-October to take over the space, once occupied by the Salty Owl Cafe. He decided to take the best...
2 for $25 or 1 for $13
Church fundraiser to sell homemade tourtière
Mon, 12/07/2020 - 2:30pm
SOUTH THOMASTON — As a way of supporting church programs, People's United Methodist Church will be selling take-out homemade French meat pies (Tourtière) on Saturday, Dec. 19, from 4 - 5 p.m., or until sold out. To pre-order meat pies for pick up Saturday, call 571-277-5184 or 207-593-8698. $25 per 6” pie. Serves 2-4, or 1 for $13. Please have a check made out to PUMC or have exact change. People's United Methodist Church is located at 13 Chapel Street, So. Thomaston.
For #Giving Tuesday, a story on giving back to the restaurant industry
Maine Cater serves as a lifeline to local restaurants and servers
Tue, 12/01/2020 - 7:00am

APPLETON—Maine Cater, a recruitment company dedicated to serving New England’s food and beverage industry, has come up with an idea to provide local “restaurateurs, employers, job seekers, and FOH/BOH” with an economic lifeline during a pandemic that shows no signs of stopping. Husband-and-wife team, Daryle and Orianna Degen launched Maine Cater in Camden in 2017 as a way to supply temporary employees to restaurants suffering from immediate gaps in employment. “We’ve both worked in the...
Lexi Zable renovates Eclipse and Speakeasy into a locals’ haven
The Grey Owl Bar & Grill in Rockland is set to fly mid-November
Wed, 11/04/2020 - 8:30am

ROCKLAND — Lexi Zable, owner of Port Clyde’s The Dip Net and The Barn in Port Clyde, has secured a new Rockland location for a third establishment, taking over The Eclipse and The Speakeasy on the corner of Park Street. The Grey Owl Bar & Brill comprises both spaces and is currently in the midst of renovations, not only to improve the eatery’s aesthetic, but also to provide more partitioned space between diners per the COVID-19 mandates. With The Dip Net and The Barn closed down for the...
Take-out Homemade Chicken Pie Supper
Mon, 10/26/2020 - 5:00pm
SOUTH THOMASTON — People's United Methodist Church will hold a Take-out Homemade Chicken Pie Supper, Saturday, Nov. 7, from 3:30 p.m. until sold out. Menu: Homemade Chicken Pie, gravy, cranberry sauce, peas, dessert $10 per meal. Please have a check made out to PUMC or have exact change. PUMC is located at 13 Chapel Street, So. Thomaston.
free takeout turkey dinner; everyone welcome
St. Peter’s Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner, Nov. 26
Mon, 10/26/2020 - 5:00pm
ROCKLAND — St. Peter’s Episcopal Church will continue its Thanksgiving in a slightly different style due to Covid-19. Instead to the usual sit-down dinner in the church’s parish hall, the meal will be exclusively take-out. However, the free turkey dinner will still have all the traditional dishes: roast turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, squash, cranberry sauce, and lots of pies. Gluten free and vegan items will also be available. The take-out dinner is on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday,...
Restaurants, breweries, farms and bakeries connect statewide through free website and app
Chefs of Maine is online hub for state’s culinary scene
Mon, 10/26/2020 - 11:15am

ELLSWORTH —Two years ago, graphic designer Nick Sarro and Chef Daron Goldstein of the Ellsworth restaurant, Provender Kitchen + Bar, were having the kind of “what if” chat friends often do when envisioning ways to make the world a little better. That brainstorming session turned into Chefs of Maine , a statewide network connecting the restaurant industry with breweries, farms and bakeries and offering the public an easy way to locate all of it online with a website...
in memory of Michelle Winkley Creamer
Delano Seafood to hold fundraiser for Maine Cancer Foundation
Sat, 10/24/2020 - 8:30am
WALDOBORO — Delano Seafood and Delano Seafood Shack, in Waldoboro, will be having a fundraiser for the Maine Cancer Foundation in memory of Michelle Winkley Creamer, on Saturday, Oct. 31 and Sunday, Nov. 1, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on both days. There will be donation jars available, a 50/50 raffle and a silent auction under the tent. Delano's will donate $5 for every transaction at the Shack and in the market. Delano’s is located at 2090 Atlantic Highway (RTE 1) in Waldoboro. Delano's welcomes any...