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.

Dine-and-shop: The trend of restaurants with retail markets comes to Portland

A growing number of local restaurants are incorporating small retail markets where they sell prepared foods, home goods and gifts. Or is it the other way around? Retail stores with a restaurant on the side? Either way, the combination is a winning one.

Portland bars lean into the hunting lodge look

Local barkeeps and restaurateurs say the national 'taxidermy chic' bar trend from 10 to 15 years ago doesn't account for their design decisions. In a state loaded with avid outdoorspeople, the hunting theme makes sense.

Augusta’s closed Chipotle may be forced to reopen, but only some former workers say they’d come back

Employees who suddenly lost their jobs when they tried to make Augusta the first Chipotle location in the country to unionize are split on returning if a judge rules the restaurant must reopen because of alleged labor law violations.

Why Hugo’s won’t reopen but Portland fine dining will live on

Yes, you can blame the pandemic, but no, there isn't a plan to expand Eventide.

Portland restaurant workers rally to oppose proposal eliminating tip credit

Servers, bartenders and others at the event Tuesday voiced opposition to Question D, saying it will lead to reduced tips, increased automation and could force some restaurants to close.

Brunswick restaurateur Mike Jerome sees ideas for restaurants wherever he turns

No shell, big shock: Maine lobster rolls fetch record prices this season

Lobster lovers can expect to pay in excess of $40 for a single roll at some of the state's most popular summer eateries. The average price is closer to $30.

Fewer nuggets, smaller salads: Shrinkflation hits U.S. restaurants

Restaurants are betting that consumers won't mind a few fewer fries, or a little less filling on their sandwiches, as much as they would grumble about seeing yet another price increase.