Amy Anderson: Dining Dish

Dining Dish: Accolades and burgers galore

The Loft Burger House opened July 21 at 865 Forest Ave. Formerly the New Venue Music Bar, the new establishment called The Loft has 30 signature burgers and more than 30 beers on...

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Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Dining Dish: Scratch Baking in South Portland brings back soups, sandwiches, salads

Bob Johnson, owner of Scratch Baking Co. in South Portland, confirmed that the bakery at 416 Preble St. on Willard Square will soon serve more than breads, bagels and sweets. Johnson said ...

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Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at 10:50 am
Hot this summer: Farmers' markets, new seafood restaurants

The Back Bay Grill, 65 Portland St. in Portland, is celebrating it's 25th anniversary this year. In honor of the achievement, chef/owner Larry Matthews created a bistro menu for custom...

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Monday, May 14, 2012 at 3:20 pm
Dining Dish: Counting calories, countdown to Tao

With temperatures rising and beach weather approaching, health-conscious diners may want to know how many calories they consume when dining out. With the help of a local initiative, Smart Meals for ME, more restaurants are sharing nutritional information with their customers. In Portland, ...

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Monday, April 16, 2012 at 3:00 pm
Dining Dish: Help for SOS, kudos for OhNo, sweets in SoPo

The fourth annual Maine Restaurant Week is over, but four restaurants are still offering deals and donating a portion of their proceeds to Share Our Strength. Sister restaurants Miyake ...

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Monday, March 12, 2012 at 12:00 pm
Dining Dish: Maine Restaurant Week and much more

Maine Restaurant Week kicks off Wednesday, Feb. 29, at the Portland Harbor Hotel with a cocktail- and dessert-making competition from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 per person...

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Monday, February 13, 2012 at 4:10 pm
Dining Dish: Portland eateries make it easy to count lunch-time calories

A new year often prompts a new weight-loss plan or exercise program, and with a new Calories Count Lunch initiative in Portland, diners will have a little help. Several Portland restaurants are partnering with the city's obesity prevention initiative,

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Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at 10:30 am
Dining Dish: Restaurant renovations, reopenings throughout greater Portland

After five years of offering books and gatherings about food, drinks, farming and gardening at 86 Middle St. in Portland, Rabelais book store is moving to the North Dam Mills in Biddefo...

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Monday, November 21, 2011 at 9:00 am
Dining Dish: Bresca Day to open, Arby's closes, L.F.K. moves in

Beginning at the end of October, Bresca in Portland will be open during the day to offer pastries, sandwiches and light lunches. Owner and recent James Beard Award nominee Krista Kern De...

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Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 10:40 am
Dining Dish: New taco place in Portland, Silly's adds a bar, kitchen tours in Freeport, Great Impasta goes green

The owners of Nosh Kitchen Bar are planning to open a taco restaurant at 548 Congress St. Taco Escobar is currently under construction and is sche...

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Monday, August 15, 2011 at 12:00 pm