restaurants Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

The Buzz: Denny’s reopens, a medical mystery and meet Warp + Weft

by Kathryn Skelton June 11, 2019November 4, 2019

* Denny’s 1, burst water pipe 0
* Auburn’s Brand Collective rebrands
* The Twin Cities are back to one business-to-business trade show
* A $1.5M medical building approved for Sabattus Street, but who’s opening there?

Business, Nation / World, News

A global trade war could boost America’s lunch bill by $875 million

by Leslie Patton June 5, 2019June 5, 2019

Across the restaurant industry, tariffs are causing another headache for chains already grappling with higher wages, a dearth of workers and pork prices inflated by an outbreak of African swine fever.

Business, Lewiston-Auburn

Boba’s back! Popular Asian bistro moves to downtown Lewiston

by Kathryn Skelton May 30, 2019May 30, 2019

The menu is about 40% new, according to co-owner and chef Zach Pratt, but the pho is still flying — he estimates they’re serving 100 to 150 bowls a day.

Livermore Falls Advertiser, The Franklin Journal

New restaurant coming to Wilton

by Dee Menear May 24, 2019May 26, 2019

“It’ll be classics with a twist; new American cuisine,” said Mary Beane, co-owner of Salt and Pepper.

Maine

Restaurant event to benefit fallen Maine officer’s family

by Meredith Goad April 24, 2019April 24, 2019

Bird Dog Roadhouse in Cape Elizabeth will dedicate part of Monday’s community night proceeds to the family of Maine State Police Detective Benjamin Campbell.

Business, Life & Culture, Maine, News

Pizza Villa’s new owners are old-school Portland restaurateurs

by Meredith Goad April 14, 2019April 14, 2019

The Minervino family has been feeding Portland residents since the mid-1970s in comfortable, affordable bars where regulars are king.

Business, News

Working: Making pub dreams come true in Mechanic Falls

by Kathryn Skelton April 7, 2019April 8, 2019

Bobbi Nugent says she hopes the new Little Brick Pub can do its part to pull people in to town. “We want you to stop. Don’t drive through, stop.”

Business

Maine brewer named James Beard award finalist

by Meredith Goad March 27, 2019March 27, 2019

Rob Tod, the founder of Allagash, calls the nomination ‘a huge honor.’

Business, Lewiston-Auburn, News

Working: Fran’s Place owner keeps busy inside and outside the restaurant

by Kathryn Skelton March 24, 2019March 25, 2019

Cassandra Gauthier has three degrees, two businesses and one house she’d like to flip, and she’s still trying to decide what’s next.

Business, The Buzz

Domino’s opens in Lewiston with dine-in seating

by Kathryn Skelton March 20, 2019November 4, 2019

The new Domino’s Pizza at the site of the former gas station at 1104 Lisbon St. is opening Thursday officially. General Manager Danielle Reny said she’s moving over to the new location after 13 years in Auburn. “I’m overexcited — it’s brand new, we get to serve more of our customers in Lewiston because we […]