Dine Out Maine: Few standouts, but plenty of decent options at Scarborough’s first restaurant/brewery

About a year old, Nonesuch River Brewing is already part of the community

Dine Out Maine: Rookies have drive to succeed on local food-truck scene

Their creative offerings show how kitchens on wheels can enhance the diversity of Portland's dining options.

Dine Out Maine: Front Room’s delightful service mitigates sometimes uneven meals

More than a dozen years on, the restaurant still packs the house with lovers of meatloaf and macaroni and cheese and other comfort foods.

Dine Out Maine: In new space, Drifters Wife remains blissfully married to its mission

The menu still focuses on sensational seasonal dishes and those amazing wines.

Dine Out Maine: At new house of Benkay, chef skillfully solves weekly mystery

Diners respond well to the premium fish selection, some from the famous Tsukiji market in Tokyo.

Dine Out Maine: BlueFin leaves diner feeling blue … and much lighter in the wallet

Portland may be one of the East Coast's ultimate foodie towns, but a great foodie restaurant, this is not.

Dine Out Maine: At The Shop in Portland, a taste of summer and sea

The raw bar keeps it simple with oysters, tinned seafood, great prices – and no dessert.

Dine Out Maine: Restaurateur gets do-over, makes most of it at Taverna Khione

Chef/owner Marc Provencher serves classic and seasonal Greek food at its best.

Dine Out Maine: Tuscan Table is gorgeous, but uneven

One evening, service was great and food just OK. Another night, it went the other way.

Dine Out Maine: Italian-American classics survive – and some thrive – at the new Roma Copy