The state's restaurants and food professionals were nominated in numerous categories, including Outstanding Restaurateur, Best New Restaurant and Best Chef: Northeast.
With the tourist throngs gone, winter is the perfect time for Mainers to enjoy the area's most in-demand restaurants. Chefs and owners at 10 such venues offer insider intel for the best days and times to visit.
Crispy Gai, with the help of other Portland restaurants, is making free Christmas Eve meals to be delivered to anyone who asks. Taj in South Portland is offering free meals on Christmas Day.
Crispy Gai, with the help of other Portland restaurants, is making free Christmas Eve meals to be delivered to anyone who asks. Taj in South Portland is offering free meals on Christmas Day.