Finalists named for Maine Lobster Chef of the Year | The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram
IF YOU GO
What: Maine Lobster Chef of the Year Competition
When: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 22
Where: Ocean View Room at Ocean Gateway, Portland
How much: $55
More info: http://www.harvestontheharbor.com/
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Thursday, September 23, 2010
Friday, August 20, 2010
Maine tourism gets its glow back: Sun-filled summer has businesses thriving again after a dreary 2009 | Portland Press Herald
PORTLAND — Maine’s tourism industry is rebounding from last year’s miserable summer, and the state's restaurants, campgrounds and hotels are getting a much-needed boost in income.
Although many consumers remain cautious about spending because of the sluggish economy, this summer's sunny weather has been a huge improvement over last summer's rainy and cool weather, said Steve DiMillo of DiMillo’s Floating Restaurant in Portland.
He said his restaurant has been serving 1,000 meals a day – a 10 percent increase over last year. “Great weather trumps everything,” he said. “The sunshine is obviously our friend.”
Sales at restaurants in Maine are up 2 percent to 4 percent this summer over last summer, according to industry estimates.
Click for the rest of this story by Tom Bell in the Portland Press Herald.
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