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Find your home away from home at Noble Pizzeria & Barbecue

1 week ago | pressherald.com | Tim Cebula

It’s been open in Deering Center only five months, but Noble Pizzeria & Barbecue already has the vibe of a go-to neighborhood hang. A recent Friday night saw it packed with young families and groups of cheery, chatty friends tucked into booths and picnic-style tables, while regulars wisecracked with staff at the bar and others posted up on counter seats to enjoy the theater of the open kitchen.
Oak & Ember closes in Buxton

1 week ago | pressherald.com | Tim Cebula

Oak & Ember, a farm-to-table restaurant in Buxton, announced on social media Friday that it has closed for good. “Well… we tried,” a post on the restaurant’s Instagram page reads in part. “It’s with the heaviest of hearts we announce our closure. Thank you for almost two years of incredible memories.”The restaurant launched in September 2023 at 1420 Long Plains Road, a space formerly occupied by Buxton Common.
Elevation Burger closes all three Maine locations

2 weeks ago | centralmaine.com | Tim Cebula

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Elevation Burger closes all three Maine locations

2 weeks ago | pressherald.com | Tim Cebula

Elevation Burger recently closed its three Maine locations — in Portland, South Portland and Augusta. A spokesperson for the Virginia-based chain restaurant couldn’t be reached immediately to give the reasons behind the closures, or to say exactly when they closed. The three locations were listed as shuttered Thursday on their online Yelp pages. The South Portland Elevation Burger launched on Western Avenue in 2012, followed by a store in Portland’s Old Port.
Four new food trucks to try this season

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Tim Cebula

Apr. 9—The season's new food trucks and trailers are a harbinger of warmer weather in the food world, popping up like so many flowers (if flowers smelled like steamed buns, empanadas and cheeseburgers). It's still very early in the season, with more food truck and trailer operators expected to apply for licensing over the next several weeks. The City of Portland has issued licenses to 21 food trucks and push carts so far (it had 46 licensed operations last May).
ZA pizzeria set to open Friday on Preble Street

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Tim Cebula

Apr. 9—The couple behind the Truckin' Pizza food trucks are set to launch ZA, a pizzeria in the Preble Street space of the former Slab Sicilian Street Food, this Friday. ZA will offer pizza that's a hybrid of New York and Neapolitan styles. "It has a crispier bottom with a pronounced, airy crust," said Jessica Tenney, who co-owns ZA with her husband, Brandon.
ZA pizzeria set to open Friday on Preble Street

2 weeks ago | pressherald.com | Tim Cebula

The couple behind the Truckin’ Pizza food trucks are set to launch ZA, a pizzeria in the Preble Street space of the former Slab Sicilian Street Food, this Friday. ZA will offer pizza that’s a hybrid of New York and Neapolitan styles. “It has a crispier bottom with a pronounced, airy crust,” said Jessica Tenney, who co-owns ZA with her husband, Brandon.
Ryder takes executive chef position at Twelve

2 weeks ago | pressherald.com | Tim Cebula

Hannah Ryder, chef de cuisine at Twelve, is taking over as executive chef for the fine dining restaurant. Ryder will replace Colin Wyatt, Twelve’s executive chef since its launch on Thames Street in 2022. Wyatt will remain involved with Twelve, but is turning his attention to the upcoming launch of Douro, the Portuguese- and Spanish-inspired venue that will be a sister restaurant to Twelve and Evo Kitchen + Bar, all properties of the Prentice Hospitality Group.
Wonderdogs set to launch this spring in Naples

2 weeks ago | pressherald.com | Tim Cebula

The owner of Backwoods Burger Shack in Gorham plans to open a hot dog restaurant in Naples this May. Rick Boyd said he aims to open Wonderdogs on May 7 in the historic building that houses Rick’s Cafe, at 852 Roosevelt Trail. The 350-square-foot space was most recently Nico’s Italian Ice and Gelato. Boyd expects to have up to 10 seats inside, as well as seating for more than 30 people outside in a covered patio and picnic area.
Franciska wine bar opens in Old Port

2 weeks ago | pressherald.com | Tim Cebula

The Argentine-inspired wine bar Franciska has opened in the former Cabana space on Middle Street. Owner Alex Marchesini launched Franciska April 3 at 11 Middle St. The cozy space can seat 20 customers, including at a four-seat bar. Marchesini wants to introduce customers to Argentine wines beyond the country’s popular Malbec varietal, wines such as Torrontés and Bonarda.