The journal · Portland, Maine

The next opening.
The story behind it.

Restaurant openings. New places to stay.
Follow what’s developing around Greater Portland.

Sources linked.
Updates reviewed weekly.

On our radar

Openings
& stays.

Announcements and confirmed openings, with a source and a date for every update.

An announced opening is a target. Check directly with the business before planning a visit.

Behind the places

Stories worth sitting down for.

Our first features are in editorial review. In the meantime, explore the opening updates above or tell us about the people behind your restaurant.

Tell us your restaurant’s story