One final round: Maine restaurants, breweries and pubs pay tribute to the fallen

Empty tables set with 13 beers honor the military servicemen and women who lost their lives in Kabul last week.

The Wrap: Maine Cheese Festival, ‘unlimited cow kisses’

Falafel coming to Portland, staffing shortage closes bakery – for now, and good news for lovers of kelp and Kölsch.

How you like them apples? From a Maine orchard, of course

Maine's apple orchards are open or opening soon for the season, with many planning special events for Maine Apple Sunday on Sept. 12.

Bar Guide: Crispy Gai got just the guy to stir things up

The Old Port's new Thai fried chicken joint has a perfectly complementary cocktail menu.

Eat & Run: What’s in store? Sushi made to order at Hannaford

Pick from the case or place an order at the Bento Sushi counter inside Hannaford's Mill Creek location, as well as many others.

Green Plate Special: Foolproof Hollandaise keeps you from wasting precious local eggs

Goodbye anxiety in the kitchen, hello luscious Hollandaise on the plate.

Dine Out Maine: Standout side dishes for Labor Day – let others do the cooking for you

And they'll work for Thanksgiving, too.

The globe-trotting tomato

The simple pleasure of eating a tomato knows no geographic boundaries. 'We feel like without tomatoes, the food doesn’t make any sense,' says one Portland resident who came here from Angola.

Grow: Radishes

Maine Gardener: Plant some late-season eye-catchers

Here's what to look for: height, color and pollinator attractions.