Category: Closings

The Bangor Daily News has published an update on the recent closing of El Rayo Cantina.

The Cantina, a bar counterpart to the more casual El Rayo Taqueria, opened in January 2012 on York Street. In the summertime, a sleek fire pit and Airstream trailer bar lent the spot a California vibe.

It closed after two-and-a-half years to make way for a future parking garage, said Dana. El Rayo Taqueria, which is seeking new peninsula space, will eventually meet the same fate.

Update: For additional reporting see the article posted by the Press Herald.

Gingko Blue has closed, according to a report from the Press Herald.

The owners, Cheryl and Jeff Buerhaus, say they closed Gingko Blue to focus more on their Old Port restaurant, Walter’s.

Jeff Buerhaus is the chef at Walter’s and Cheryl Buehaus is the general manager.

Urban Eye has published a report on the closing of Roost.

Preparing to pack up their juicers for good, proprietors Kathleen Flanagan and Jeanette Richelson put a positive spin on the situation. ”An ending is just an opportunity for a new beginning,” said Flanagan. ”We are still processing the whole thing.”

Low foot traffic, high overhead and a health-conscious consumer getting handy with a blender ate away at their business plan.

Roost House of Juice has announced that they are closing up the business as of April 1.

We have decided to close the doors to our café & juice bar at 11 Free Street. We’ve had a tremendous run here and we’ve felt your love and support throughout this endeavor.

We want you to know that our decision to close is based on a number of factors, with the biggest being that we’re ready to move on from the brick & mortar business model.

Roost’s closing comes as Liquid M2, a business with a seemingly similar concept, is soon set to open.

Several Meat House locations in Maine and NH have closed, according to a report in the Bangor Daily News.

Customers seeking choice cuts of meat, gourmet foods and unique wines are now being greeted by a darkened store and icy sidewalk at the Meat House at 450 Payne Road.

A letter on the front door says the 6-year-old store is closed for remodeling. But an investor lawsuit and the closure of other stores in Maine and New Hampshire suggest the 11-year-old company is facing more than appearance problems.

Mesa Verde has gone out of business, reports the Bangor Daily News.

A long-time Congress Street Mexican restaurant closed its doors this week in an abrupt manner.

According to the city’s Public Health Division website, Mesa Verde failed two food safety inspections since June, including one on Jan. 17. The report documents a litany of problems from fruit flies in the kitchen to food not properly refrigerated.

Update: the Press Herald published an article on Friday about Mesa Verde closing.

Love Cupcakes (website, facebook, twitter) have put their business up for sale. The owners asking for $52,000 or best offer. The sale includes, 2 food trucks, as well as the business itself as well as their website and social media properties.

Eater Maine reports that the Wok Inn in Morrill’s Corner has closed.

A week or so ago, the Wok Inn at Morrill’s Corner in Portland quietly shuttered after more than 30 years of serving inexpensive, Americanized Chinese fast food.