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Joe Ricchio is a former Down East food editor.
Maine-brewed non-alcoholic beers
Food & Drink

3 of Our Favorite Maine-Brewed Non-Alcoholic Beers

A new and improved class of booze-less beer has bubbled up around the state.
Food & Drink

Pat’s Pizza: A Salute to an Old-School Maine Classic

As delicious as it is ubiquitous, Pat's endures in the era of the artisan 'za.
Dewey's in Portland, Maine
Food & Drink

Is Portland Losing Its Local Flavor?

Former Down East food editor Joe Ricchio considers the state of the city's dining scene.
Perf-egg-tion
Food & Drink

Perf-egg-tion

An egg-and-cheese croissant all too often involves an overdone fried egg and a bland slice of Swiss wedged into a too-chewy pastry. At Portland’s Belleville bakery, the pastry that goes by that name is something else entirely.
Ada’s Kitchen5
Food & Drink

Ada’s Kitchen

At Rockland’s new Italian restaurant, twirling is for spaghetti and for dancing.
Novio’s
Food & Drink

Novio’s

In Bangor, a creative newcomer finds its footing next door to some estimable culinary neighbors.
Food & Drink

Ode to the Last Great Red-Sauce Joints

Maine's hearty Italian-American eateries still deserve hearty praise.
EauxVia Vecchia
Food & Drink

All Food is Street Food Now

Exploring the inside-out, curbside world of pandemic-era Portland dining.
Elda4
Food & DrinkRestaurant Reviews

Elda

Modern flair and traditional methods meet in Biddeford to create a flavor bonanza.
The Mountain Room, Newry6
Food & Drink

The Mountain Room

At Sunday River, chef Harding Lee Smith takes tried-and-true comfort food to new heights.
Maine Wine
Food & Drink

Reign of Terroir

We’re raising a glass this holiday season to the rise of Maine wine.
Scorpion
Food & Drink

We Had Snacks With the Insect Munchers at Entosense

Spiders and water bugs are main courses at one Lewiston company. Food editor Joe Ricchio pays a visit and swallows his fears.
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