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Joe Ricchio
Joined10.29.15
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Joe Ricchio is a former Down East food editor.
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.
Garden Street Bowl
Food & Drink

Bowled Over

Strike the crusty nacho cheese, shriveled hot dogs, and skunky beers. A few Maine alleys have a new recipe for success, wowing bowlers with chefy chow and crafty drinks.
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.
Chef’s choice sashimi dish
Food & Drink

Izakaya Minato

Small plates have a big impact at East Bayside’s bustling Japanese pub.
Pearl Kennebunk
Food & Drink

Pearl Kennebunk

A star chef’s Maine cooking comes home.
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