restaurants Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Restaurants slow to reopen indoor seating, but some regulars eagerly get back in their booth

by Emma Sorkin June 17, 2020June 22, 2020

The Brunswick Diner had breakfast regulars waiting at the door Wednesday, but short notice and nice weather meant other dining rooms stayed empty.

Business, News

Restaurateurs excited for indoor dining, but their plans are mixed

by Meredith Goad June 15, 2020June 17, 2020

While some southern Maine restaurants plan to open right away, others say they need more time to hire staff and get ready for seating customers indoors.

Business, Maine

Will changes in the food industry produced by the pandemic stay or go?

by Meredith Goad June 14, 2020June 15, 2020

Proprietors and customers weigh in on cocktails-to-go, ubiquitous takeout, restaurants as grocers…and lots more.

Business, Lewiston-Auburn

PHOTO: Rolly’s makes more tables for outside dining

by Russ Dillingham June 10, 2020June 11, 2020

Rolly’s Diner in Auburn adds more tables after high demand with Saturday’s opening.

Franklin, News, The Franklin Journal

The Farmhouse Beer Garden restaurant coming to Farmington

by Pam Harnden June 9, 2020June 11, 2020

Town manager suggests no annual Town Meeting this year.

Lewiston-Auburn, News

Lewiston council passes resolution urging governor to allow indoor dining

by Andrew Rice June 9, 2020June 10, 2020

The measure argues that many restaurants are hurting, especially after readying to reopen June 1.

Business, Maine, News

Freeport restaurant cited by state for serving customers indoors

by Meredith Goad June 9, 2020June 10, 2020

Though the state has suspended Dominic Petrillo’s license for allowing diners inside his restaurant, he says what hurts most is knowing that someone in the community ‘called the tattletale hotline.’