Lisbon Falls chef Jason LaVerdiere named semifinalist for prestigious James Beard Award

The 38-year old co-owner of Flux is one of 5 semifinalists named in Maine.

James Beard Foundation names 11 semifinalists from Maine

Most of the restaurants and chefs are based in Portland, but small towns across the state are represented as well.

Eat & Run: The Cheesy Skillet takes comfort food to an extreme

Chef Danny Caron opened locations in Auburn and Topsham last year, offering a lunch and dinner menu that caters to cheese lovers.

What do Mainers say when it comes to the ethics of eating lobster? Pass the butter

Whether the fishery is harming the endangered right whale is a matter of vehement debate, but local chefs, restaurateurs, fishmongers and ordinary people are still cracking into Maine's iconic crustacean.

Local restaurants forge new paths in a post-pandemic market

Forced by labor and supply shortages to adapt their business models, some restaurant owners and chefs are making concept changes to stay viable and eventually thrive.

Best 75 places to eat and drink in Greater Portland

Maine brewers of non-alcoholic beers tap into Dry January demand

The emerging market has many in the state's craft brewing industry buzzing.

When an influencer landed on Vinalhaven, cultures clashed and resentment lingers

Former Goop food editor Ana Hito's attempt to revive restaurant spaces this summer brought backlash from islanders who disapproved of how she conducted business.

With the opening of Papi, variety of Latin cuisines on Maine menus continues to grow

The Puerto Rican-themed restaurant in Portland is the latest addition to a diversifying Latin food scene.

Maine Republicans want to strip tax benefits from businesses that boycott lobster

The lawmakers' bill would penalize companies such as Whole Foods that refuse to buy Maine products because they don't carry a stamp of approval from a third party.