New food and dining developments are taking place all across Maine. Here are some recent updates to keep you in the know:
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- South Berwick-based Lee Franks has opened a second location of their burger and hot dog restaurant in Wells. It is located at 321 US Route 1. They’re currently open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
- Mussette owner Jonathan Cartwright has announced plans to launch Caring Community Cuisine, a new initiative to “focusing on family nutrition and human interaction to help those battling cancer.”
- Lorraine Fagela plans to launch her new Saco gluten-free bakery/cafe on Friday. Sweets & Co. (instagram) is located at 294 Main Street and will be open 9 am – 5 pm on Friday and Saturday this week.
- The Bethel Sugar Shack recently launched Mimi’s Place (facebook) in Dixfield. Mimi’s serves a menu of burgers, sandwiches, wraps, salads and specialty pizzas. They’re located at 60 Weld Street and are open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 am – 8 pm.
- Peekytoe Provisions (website, facebook, instagram) recently opened their new Bar Harbor market/cafe on September 18th. Owners Drew Smith and Cyndi Bridges have built out a new market/cafe at 244 Main Street where they’ll be open Wednesday through Sunday, noon – 8 pm. The market stocks seafood as well as charcuterie, cheeses and other provisions. The cafe will serves (menu) a wide range of apps, salads, sandwiches and entrees with cocktails, wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Owner Derek Laplume has announced plans to close the Pint & Pawn board game cafe in Biddeford at the end of November.
- Kennebunkport-based chef Germán Lucarelli, has leased space at Rock Row in Westbrook with plans to open a new restaurant called The Asador Grill.
For a statewide guide to eating and drinking see the Maine Food Map—a growing list of coffee shops, bars, restaurants, bakeries, cafes, and other food and dining businesses in all of Maine’s 16 counties.