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Also, Magissa ready to open, Off Track Pizza launches; a new breakfast and lunch spot in Saco; and more local food news.

New brewpubs and big bars are slated to open on Thompson's Point; prix-fixe fine dining in New Vineyard; Greek cuisine in East Bayside; Cambodian food in the Old Port; specialty fried chicken sandwiches on the Midcoast; and more.

New brewpubs and big bars are slated to open on Thompson's Point; prix-fixe fine dining in New Vineyard; Greek cuisine in East Bayside; Cambodian food in the Old Port; specialty fried chicken sandwiches on the Midcoast; and more.

Our restaurant critic's annual summation of his favorite bites, sips, meals and more in Maine. (Tell us about your own favorites in the comments.)

Also, Pizza By Michael in Saco sold after 57 years in the Kalagias family; Solo Cucina Market closing in South Portland; and an 'Elf'-themed bar in Kennebunk.

Here's what we know about the new restaurants scheduled to appear soon at well-established hospitality addresses in, and around, Portland.

Also, Twirl ice cream stand to open in Portland Public Market; Full Plates, Full Potential hosts a Haute Lunch Special; a collaborative beer-pairing dinner; and more.

The team blamed 'hurdles of all kinds.'

Pat's Pizza and Bull Feeney's has closed, but there's plenty of new food and drink options to explore in spaces both new and old in Portland.

Whether due to pandemic-era chaos, inflation or fine-dining burnout, newer local restaurants are leaning on iconic comfort food dishes previously relegated to the drive-thru lane.