Cushnoc Cantina
Opening 2025-01-01 Cushnoc Cantina is set to be the latest venture from the owners of Cushnoc Brewing Co., opening on January 1 in Waterville. The restaurant aims to provide a cantina-style dining experience, focusing on tacos and cocktails, marking a shift from the brewery’s typical pizza and beer offerings. Located on the ground floor of […]
Tuan Yuan Hotpot
Opening 2024-12-31 Tuan Yuan Hotpot is a new hot pot restaurant coming to Portland, Maine, located at 29 Forest Avenue. It will bring a unique Sichuan-style dining experience, inspired by the popular Sichuan Kitchen. The restaurant aims to offer customizable options with house-made broths featuring locally sourced ingredients. The demand for hot pot dining has […]
HotPot style restaurant
A new HotPot style restaurant is set to open soon in Portland, Maine. Details about the specific address, contact information, and grand opening date have not yet been disclosed. The restaurant aims to bring a unique dining experience to the area, focusing on the traditional hot pot cuisine that allows diners to cook their own […]
Luncheonette
Opening June 2025 Luncheonette is a new salad-focused, counter-service eatery planned by hospitality professionals Angela Lee and Alex LeBlanc in the former location of Union Bagel on Cumberland Avenue. Set to open in June 2025, the 300-square-foot establishment will accommodate approximately 10-12 customers inside, with additional seating for 20 on a seasonal back patio. The […]
Chalee’s
Opening Expected December 2024 Chalee’s, the new Thai restaurant in Bucksport, is an exciting addition to the area, owned by Vee Napapornipat. The eatery will focus on authentic Thai cuisine and sushi and is named after Vee’s husband, who will serve as the chef. Currently, the restaurant is undergoing renovations at its location on Main […]
Pomelia
Opening January 2024 Pomelia is a new Sicilian restaurant set to open in January 2024 at the former site of Scarlet Begonias in Brunswick. The restaurant aims to maintain a casual and welcoming atmosphere, reminiscent of its predecessor while focusing on authentic Sicilian cuisine. The menu features Sicilian focaccia-style pizzas, pasta dishes, and traditional sandwiches, […]
Vesta
Opening January 2025 Vesta is a new restaurant under development in North Yarmouth, located at 424 Walnut Hill Road. The establishment will feature a menu inspired by both Eastern Mediterranean and traditional Italian cuisines, offering appetizers, Roman-style pizza, house-made pasta, and various sandwiches. With a capacity for 55 guests indoors and additional seating outside, Vesta […]
Moe’s Original BBQ
Moe’s Original BBQ is relocating from South Portland to Scarborough, Maine. This new location is set to offer the same delicious BBQ cuisine that fans have enjoyed at its previous location. While the exact date of the grand opening has not been specified, the restaurant is preparing for an opening soon in Scarborough, bringing beloved […]
OTTO
Opening November 2024 Otto is set to open a new pizza parlor in Sanford, Maine, in November 2024, offering its renowned menu, including the award-winning pizza known as The Masher. The build-out is reportedly going well, and the owners are optimistic about the opening date. Otto aims to create a fun and funky family-friendly vibe, […]
Tavern
Opening February or March 2025 Khristine and Zac Leeman plan to open a new tavern in downtown Brunswick, taking over the former Joshua’s Restaurant & Pub location. The tavern is set to open for lunch and dinner by February or March 2025, featuring a new name and menu that includes tavern-style food, burgers, sandwiches, and […]