Thirty years ago, I met Dean Fearing, the visionary pioneer of southwestern cuisine and executive chef at the Mansion, the world-renowned Dallas restaurant. He was buying a brand-new Corvette a shad.
Also, a new Italian restaurant and Sublime Taco relaunch in Biddeford; a bakery and a hot dog joint coming to Windham; Gneiss Brewing to close and sell property; Brickyard serves pizza from Make-A-Wish kid; and more.
Whether you’re on the hunt for finger-lickin’ barbecue or groundbreaking plant-based cuisine, the United States serves it up in giant portions. Kevin E G Perry seeks out the best eats in this food-loving nation
With the tourist throngs gone, winter is the perfect time for Mainers to enjoy the area's most in-demand restaurants. Chefs and owners at 10 such venues offer insider intel for the best days and times to visit.