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The owners of Arcadia have leased the former Soakology space at 511 Congress Street where they plans to open Bad Neighbors. Dave Aceto, Nicole Costas and Dennis Gaines envision the establishment as a “Hi-Fi Listening Space”.
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Bad Neighbors on Congress - Portland Food Map
The owners of Arcadia have leased the former Soakology space at 511 Congress Street where they plans to open Bad Neighbors (instagram). Dave Aceto, Nicole Costas and Dennis Gaines envision the establi...
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November 28, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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The article looks at the intersection of science, exploration, and creativity that are part of beverage director/co-owner Brian Catapang’s process when developing a new cocktail for Magnus on Water in Biddeford. 🍸🍹

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A Maine Bartender Inspired by the Ocean
How Wild Ingredients and Chemistry Are Revolutionizing Cocktails at Magnus on Water
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September 21, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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The The New York Times has included Sammy’s Deluxe in Rockland (right) and Pilgrim’s Inn on Deer Isle (left) in their 2025 Restaurant List of the “50 best places in America right now.”
Read more about the list and the two Maine honorees here: www.portlandfoodmap.com/nyt-best-res...
September 9, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Il Leone chef/owner Ben Wexler-Waite has announced he’ll be opening a brick and mortar pizzeria in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn this fall.
Il Leone launched on Peaks in the summer of 2021, and it will be reopening for the season next summer.
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Il Leone Expanding to Park Slope - Portland Food Map
Il Leone chef/owner Ben Wexler-Waite has announced he’ll be opening a brick and mortar pizzeria in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn this fall. The Brooklyn space will have an open kitchen and a...
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August 20, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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Our latest Maine food and dining report includes news from Lewiston, Augusta, Falmouth, Brunswick, Ogunquit, North Haven, Sherman and Bangor including the opening of Bene’s Beef and word that Sonder & Dram will be closing in July.

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Maine Food & Dining News: Lewiston, Augusta, Falmouth, Brunswick, Ogunquit, North Haven, Sherman, Bangor - 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: Bene’s Beef (instagram) opened for business yesterday in Lewiston. Chef TJ Cas...
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June 30, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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Luncheonette opened today. The new cafe is located at 147 Cumberland Ave in the space formerly occupied by Union Bagel Company. They’ll be open Thursday through Monday, 8 am – 2 pm.
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June 19, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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Flatiron Coffee Bar is under construction in the Hay Building, in the space formerly occupied by Starbucks. Owner Gary Perlmutter hopes to launch the counter-service European-style coffee bar by the end of July. ☕️

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June 18, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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This week's Maine food and dining report includes word of a French bakery in Hallowell, Bao & Beyond in Augusta, and a brewery slated for Lewiston as well as additional news from Swanville, Scarborough, Skowhegan, Lincolnville, Belfast, and Owl’s Head.
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Maine Food & Dining News: Lewiston, Swanville, Scarborough, Skowhegan, Hallowell, Augusta, Lincolnville, Belfast, Owl's Head - 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: The Lewiston Sun Journal reports that Democracy Brewing (website, instagram) i...
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May 23, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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A Nordic candy shop called Sodt opened for business on Saturday. It’s located at 119 Cumberland Ave and is open Wednesday through Sunday, noon – 8 pm (and until 9 pm on Fridays and Saturdays).
More info: www.portlandfoodmap.com/sodt-now-open/
May 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Terlingua has leased the storefront at 34 Washington Ave where they’ll be launching Terlingua Outpost which will be an all-day 12-seat cafe with grab-and-go food to takeaway as well as the new home for the restaurant’s market.

More info, menu and hours: www.portlandfoodmap.com/terlingua-ou...
Terlingua Outpost - Portland Food Map
Terlingua has leased the 858 sq ft storefront at 34 Washington Ave where they’ll be launching Terlingua Outpost (instagram). The Outpost will be an all-day 12-seat cafe with grab-and-go food to takeaw...
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May 16, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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The North Deering Tavern opened for business on Tuesday. It’s located in the former Parker’s building at 1349 Washington Ave. It will be open daily 11:30 am – 1:00 am with brunch available on the weekends starting at 8:00 am.

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North Deering Tavern is Open - Portland Food Map
The North Deering Tavern opened for business on Tuesday. It’s located in the former Parker’s building at 1349 Washington Ave in Allen’s Corner. It will be open daily  11:30 am – 1:00 am with brunch av...
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May 7, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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Franciska opened for business Thursday. The 20-seat wine bar is located at 111 Middle St, and will be open Thursday through Sunday.
The wine list highlights small producers from Argentina, and the menu features Argentinian Bodegón-style cuisine
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April 5, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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A new candy store called Sodt is under construction at 119 Cumberland Ave. Customers will be able pick and put together a mixed bag from the range of sweet and sour candies, chocolate, caramels and black licorice available.

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Sodt Candy Store - Portland Food Map
A new candy store called Sodt (instagram) is under construction at 119 Cumberland Ave in the space formerly occupied by Sticky Sweet. They hope to be open before the end of May. For a number of years ...
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April 3, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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Here’s a look inside Cuties, the all-day cocktail and wine bar that’s been under construction on Market Street in the Old Port.
Cuties is scheduled to open on April 8th.
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March 26, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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Acclaimed chef Masa Miyake has leased a pair of adjacent space in Bayside where he plans to launch a restaurant and Japanese-style convenience store: Aomori Restaurant, and Aomori Kitchen and Market.

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Aomori Restaurant & Market - Portland Food Map
Acclaimed chef Masa Miyake has leased a pair of adjacent space in Bayside where he plans to launch a restaurant and Japanese-style convenience store. The new businesses are a family project that are b...
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March 24, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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This week’s Maine food and dining report includes news from Freeport, Kittery, Brunswick, Bucksport, Winslow, Waldoboro, York, South Portland including a progress update on the new Me Lon Togo in Freeport and the launch of the new Great Impasta in Brunswick.
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March 21, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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Taco Trio has reopened. They’ve relocated the restaurant to their original building at 119 Ocean Street in South Portland. Owner Karen Rasmussen and her team held a soft opening on Saturday and will be open for business starting Monday.
Menu and more info: www.portlandfoodmap.com/taco-trio-ha...
March 16, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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A new 20-seat wine bar called Franciska is under construction at 111 Middle Street in Portland. It will specialize in South American wines and feature Argentine Bodegón-style cuisine.
Learn more about Franciska here: www.portlandfoodmap.com/franciska-at...
Franciska at 111 Middle Street - Portland Food Map
Alex Marchesini has leased 111 Middle Street where he plans to open a 20-seat wine bar called Franciska (website, instagram). The space is under renovation and Marchesini hopes to launch the business ...
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February 24, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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This week’s Maine food and dining report includes word of Olive Rose Chocolates in Rockland (see photos below), today’s opening of Reverie Coffee’s new cafe in Bath, and other news items from Rockland, Kittery, Falmouth, Ogunquit, and Lewiston.
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February 22, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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Phoever Maine has purchased the former Ananaia’s building on Congress Street. The Huynh family plans to renovate building and move their Vietnamese restaurant there from its current spot in Westbrook. They hope to open have it by summer.
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February 18, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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This week’s Maine food and dining report includes word of Born Yesterday’s plan to open a bakery on Lincoln Street in Lewiston, the closure of Pop’s Place in Windham and additional news from Waterville, Kennebunk, Belfast, Eliot, Houlton, and Bangor.
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Maine Food & Dining: Lewiston, Waterville, Kennebunk, Belfast, Eliot, Houlton, Windham,Bangor - 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: Born Yesterday Bakery (website, instagram) has announced plans to open a baker...
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February 14, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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Wine Enthusiast has published their list of the 10 Essential Bars in Portland, Maine which features: Room for Improvement, Lambs, Maine & Loire, Regards, Papi, The Jewel Box, Bubba’s Sulky Lounge, Blyth & Burrows, Five of Clubs, and Maine Beer Company.

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February 13, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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Portland market Fresh Approach at risk of closing after SNAP benefits sting
Portland market Fresh Approach at risk of closing after SNAP benefits sting
The owners of the neighborhood institution missed the first payment on a $5,700 fine for selling non-food items to a SNAP compliance agent.
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February 13, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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Jessica and Brandon Tenney, the owners of Truckin Pizza, are taking over the former Slab Sicilian Street Food spot on Preble Street where they plan to open a restaurant called Za. They hope to launch their new restaurant this spring.
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Za Coming to Preble Street - Portland Food Map
Jessica and Brandon Tenney, the owners of Truckin Pizza, are taking over the former Slab Sicilian Street Food spot on Preble Street where they plan to open a new restaurant called Za (instagram). The ...
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February 4, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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This week's Maine report includes the exciting news of Cafe Grazie in Rockland, the relaunch of Dizzy Bird in Biddeford, and other news from North Yarmouth, Lisbon, Fort Fairfield, Wiscasset, Lewiston, Brunswick, Buxton.
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A photo of the building that will be the future site of Cafe Grazie in Rockland.
January 31, 2025 at 2:12 PM