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New food and dining developments are taking place all across Maine. Here are some recent updates to keep you in the know:
- Tern Coffee Roasters (website, instagram) owners Chris and Heidi Townsend have leased space at 141A Maine St in Brunswick. The storefront will be part production space for their line of coffee and teas, a retail shop, a to-go coffee counter and a coffee lab where customers might participate in cuppings and learn more about coffee. In addition to coffee and tea Tern will also offer a selection of house-made baked goods. The Townsends hope to have the shop open to the public in May when it will be open Tuesday through Saturday. The Townsends have been looking for a space to add a retail element to their coffee roasting business and when they saw 141A Maine Street it immediately felt just right for their vision.
- The Villager Cafe (website, instagram) in Camden opened for business Friday morning. The cafe is located at 25 Mechanic Street and will be open Wednesday through Sunday, 8 am – 2 pm. The menu (see lunch menu below) includes pancakes, breakfast skillets, breakfast sandwiches and tacos, cold and hot sandwiches, salads and desserts. The cafe is being launched by the parent company of the Maine’s newest newspaper, the Midcoast Villager, which serves Knox and Waldo counties.
- A specialty market and gift shop in Gorham called Third Space Market (website, instagram) is expected to launch on April 22nd. The Littlefield family is stocking the shelves with locally made pantry items and will also sell baked goods, sweets and ice cream. They also hope to get Third Space licensed to serve beer and wine. There’s seating for ~15 people with a mix of couch lounge seating, tables, and standing desks for remote work use. The market is located at 18 Elm Street in the space formerly occupied by Carter’s Greenmarket and will be open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 am – 6 pm.
- The outdoor eatery Food for Thought has moved from their original location in Ogunquit to Odd by Nature Brewing in Cape Neddick. They opened for the season yesterday.
- The seasonal farm-to-table restaurant The Hichborn in Stockton Springs has closed and is for sale. Owners Kirk Linder and Charlie Zorich continue to operate their popular bar and restaurant Hey Sailor and adjacent event space the Starboard Lounge in Searsport.
- The Bangor Daily News reports that Cutterman’s Variety Story in Stockton Springs has closed.
- The Lewiston Sun Journal has a report on how women-owned hospitality businesses are making an impact in Lisbon Falls. Mentioned in the article are Olive Pit Brewing, Two Moms Diner, and the Lisbon House of Pizza.
- The Boothbay Register reports that the owners of Harborside 1901 Bar and Grill are taking food service at Oceanside Resort’s Coastal Prime Restaurant in Boothbay Harbor.
- The Saco Bay News reports that The Hamburger Stand in Biddeford has closed. The announcement posted on the Hamburger Stand’s social media accounts cites “rising operational costs, increased rent, and vendor prices” that made it increasingly difficult “to stay afloat—especially while trying to keep our prices affordable for our amazing patrons.” The social media post goes on to share, “While we’re sad to say goodbye, we’re incredibly proud of the 9 fun, flavorful, and fulfilling years we’ve had. From the families who made us part of their weekly routine, to the travelers who stumbled upon us and stayed for the vibe—thank you. It’s been a joy to serve you, to share laughs, to build connections, and to be a part of this community.”
