Monthly Archives: March 2015

Brewer-based Twenty2 Vodka announces three new flavored vodkas, to hit shelves this spring

Twenty2 Vodka, the Brewer-via-Houlton vodka distillery run by the husband and wife team of Scott Galbiati and Jessica Jewell, announced today that starting in April, three new flavored varieties of their signature Maine-made vodka will hit shelves, in the company’s new Rested Expressions vodka series. The pair have long offered a high-proof variety of their […]

Layla’s Bazaar now open in Orono

  A new market has opened in Orono. Layla’s Bazaar is a small grocery that features Mediterranean and Middle Eastern groceries including Halal meat, spices, groceries and gift items, according to a flyer announcing the store’s March 20 grand opening. Layla’s Bazaar is located at 16 Mill Street in the same building as Orono Pharmacy. It’s open […]

Elevation Burger to open Saturday in Augusta

Elevation Burger in Augusta, Maine

Burger lovers are about to get a fresh option in the Augusta area when Elevation Burger opens in the Marketplace at Augusta on Saturday, March 21, at 11 a.m.   Known for their USDA-certified organic, 100% grass-fed, free-range beef burgers, Elevation Burger is among the chains that encourage custom-made sandwiches. Customers choose from toppings like caramelized […]

New wine bar coming to Ogunquit

A new spot for imbibing while enjoying the sunshine and sea is coming to Ogunquit this spring. Northern Union will offer drinks and food, with a special focus on good wine and food — and hopefully good company too. “We’ll be serving a selection of over 100 wines paired with seasonally inspired, sharable plates,” their website states. […]