All posts by Sarah Walker Caron
Opening date for Chick-Fil-A in Bangor announced
When is that Chick-Fil-A near the mall opening? We finally have an answer. The new Chick-Fil-A in Bangor on Stillwater Avenue is expected to open on Nov. 3, according to the company’s website. The company, known for its chicken sandwiches, nuggets and other chicken entrees, added the opening date to its future openings list this […]
Dysart’s limited edition PurpleBerry Pie is for a good cause that hits close to home
Strawberry rhubarb pie. Blueberry pie. Apple pie. … PurpleBerry Pie? Yep, it’s real and it’s available at Dysart’s for a limited time starting today. And this is a pie for a good cause (or as Dysart’s puts it: “Pie with a Purpose”). Proceeds from sales of the pie will be donated to the Maine chapter […]
No, Friars’ Bakehouse isn’t closing, but you should take note of what they said
Facebook users who are fans of Friars’ Bakehouse on Central Street in Bangor might have noticed a post on their page Friday morning that caused lots of folks to do a double take. And it’s no wonder: The illustration with the post showed “business closing” signs. Don’t worry: Friars’ isn’t closing. But they do want […]
Harvest Moon’s newest location to open in Bangor Friday
Blondie or John Lennon? Ringo Starr or Jimi Hendrix? Whatever your Harvest Moon sandwich preference (me: a classic BLT on sunflower or pretzel bread, hold the mayo), fans of the local eatery will now have another spot to get their sandwich fix as Harvest Moon opens its fourth location Friday. Where’s the latest Harvest Moon […]
Bangor’s Wild Cow Creamery to open Belfast storefront
Wild Cow Creamy, a local ice cream maker with an ice cream outpost on the Bangor Waterfront and shelf space in stores, is expanding. The company recently announced that it will soon also have a Belfast storefront. Located in the former Pig Out BBQ location at 31-B Front St in Belfast, the ice cream parlor will […]
4Points BBQ to Close May 29
Bad news for BBQ fans: 4Points BBQ & Blues House in Winterport is closing its doors on May 29. They announced the closure in a Facebook post on Tuesday morning, although word of the impending closure was already circulating last weekend. 4Points, which opened in 2011, serves up a variety of meats including brisket, smoked turkey […]
Elevation Burger Opens in Bangor
On the metal tray, atop a brown paper liner, sat the towering, juicy burger. A soft bun, lettuce and 10 patties comprised the ultimate Katahdin Burger, the first ordered at the newly opened Elevation Burger at 461 Stillwater Ave. in Bangor. The smiling, bearded customer Tim Theriault surveyed his order, eliciting a single syllable from while contemplating […]
Bangor’s West Market Square Artisan Coffeehouse to open April 11
A red couch. Red cups and saucers. Shiny brewing equipment. A website. A Facebook page. Over the last few months, these pieces have come together like a living puzzle as a transformation has happened in a West Market Square storefront. And next week, everyone will be able to see if for themselves when West Market Square Artisan Coffeehouse […]
New Steakhouse, Brahma Grill, Soft Opens in Bangor
Last Saturday, the lights were back on at the former location of Massimo’s Cucina Italiana. Around the familiar marble topped bar, a few patrons sat with drinks perusing the menu. Slowly, folks began to trickle in, filling many of the tables inside the newly opened Brahma Grill at 96 Hammond Street. Brahma Grill soft opened on […]