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The definitive guide to the Portland and Maine food scenes.
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
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.
For more info see: www.portlandfoodmap.com/luncheonette...
June 19, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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. ☕️

For more information see: www.portlandfoodmap.com/coffee-retur...
June 18, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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
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
Learn More: www.portlandfoodmap.com/franciska-op...
April 5, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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.
Learn more: www.portlandfoodmap.com/cuties-to-op...
March 26, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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.
www.portlandfoodmap.com/maine-food-d...
March 21, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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
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.
Learn more: www.portlandfoodmap.com/maine-food-d...
February 22, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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.
Learn more here: www.portlandfoodmap.com/phoever-movi...
February 18, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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.
www.portlandfoodmap.com/maine-food-d...
January 31, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Matt Ginn has joined the team relaunching the Dry Dock as the restaurant’s general manager. Ginn comes to his position after 10 years with the Prentice Hospitality Group (Evo, Twelve, etc) The new Dry Dock will launch this summer.
Learn more here: www.portlandfoodmap.com/matt-ginn-to...
January 23, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The 2025 list of semifinalists for the James Beard Awards was just released. Congratulations to all 10 semifinal nominees from Maine.
To see the full list visit: www.portlandfoodmap.com/2025-beard-a...
January 22, 2025 at 4:42 PM
The Miranda Restaurant Group has announced that they’ll be closing Henry’s Public House. The restaurant’s last day in business will be February 15th.
For more information and a statement from Josh Miranda visit: www.portlandfoodmap.com/henrys-publi...
January 18, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Cafe Louis has announced plans to close their South Portland restaurant. Their last day in business will be February 2nd.
Their Midcoast outpost—Costa Media, located in Camden—will remain in business.
For more information: www.portlandfoodmap.com/cafe-louis-t...
January 9, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Radial Coffee opened their new coffee shop this morning. It’s located at 383 Commercial Street in the Hobson’s Landing building, and will be open Wednesday through Sunday, 7 am – 2 pm.
Learn more here: www.portlandfoodmap.com/radial-coffe...
January 8, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Two new businesses are under construction in East Bayside. Minibar will feature an 18-hole indoor minigolf course and a 125+ seat sports bar and restaurant. Luna cafe will serve coffee, snacks and smoothies, and will also offer drop-in childcare.
Learn more: www.portlandfoodmap.com/two-for-east...
January 5, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Yuri’s Desserts opened in Portland on Thursday. The menu at Yuri’s include items like cream cakes, berry and tiramisu tarts, macarons, bingsu shaved ice, croissants and donuts. They’re located at 3 Spring Street.

Learn more here: www.portlandfoodmap.com/yuris-desser...
January 3, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Preparations for the launch of The Send Brewing Company are wrapping up. Owner Cole Corbin hopes to open his 50-seat Knightville brewery and restaurant within the next few weeks. The Send will serve a menu of Japanese comfort food.
Learn more here: www.portlandfoodmap.com/the-send-bre...
December 18, 2024 at 9:12 PM
Qi Shen, the owner of Sichuan Kitchen, is working on a second restaurant called Tuan Yuan Hotpot which will be located at 29 Forest Ave in the first floor of the Portland Stage building.

Learn more here: www.portlandfoodmap.com/tuan-yuan-ho...
December 17, 2024 at 12:56 PM
A new cocktail bar called Apéro opened for business in Biddeford on Friday. The ~30-seat establishment serves a menu of cocktails, mocktails, wine, beer, charcuterie boards and other light bites.

Learn more and see the menu here: www.portlandfoodmap.com/apero-now-op...
December 16, 2024 at 12:58 PM
Taco Trio is returning to their original location at 119 Ocean Street. The building is currently under renovation and they hope to open the new Taco Trio by the end of January.
You can learn more here: www.portlandfoodmap.com/taco-trio-re...
December 10, 2024 at 7:42 PM