The Oakdale resident and former school board and City Council member once worked for the Maine Democratic Party and has run for a number of public offices.
He grew up on Portland's Munjoy Hill, working in restaurants since he was 8 years old. Now he owns four within less than two blocks in the heart of the city – with another on the way.
Also, pizza critic Dave Portnoy tries some Portland slices, the Maine Cheese Festival and Latino Food Festival are set for September, and an all-star roster of Maine's women chefs collaborates for a MOFGA benefit dinner.