Portland & Greater Portland
What’s coming, what’s open, and what to check before you go. Straight from the people behind the place.
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The visit brief · Chérie
A bistro, a café, and the practical details: when dinner starts, how to book, and what to know about the patio.
AI illustration · Not a venue or menu photoOfficial website checked October 14, 2026.
Announced dates are targets, not confirmation of service. “Open” records are not all new this week. Confirm directly before making a trip.
Portland area
Sputnik Café’s official website and Instagram now announce spring 2027, replacing the earlier fall 2026 target. The operator describes a community-oriented coffee cart; its exact service location, opening day and hours are not yet confirmed.
67 India Street, Portland
The operator says its café and gathering space at 67 India Street is opening soon. A specific opening date has not been announced.
150 Park Street, Portland
The venue's current website lists daily service. No longer listed as coming soon.
Hours: Sunday–Thursday: 4pm–midnight; Friday–Saturday: 4pm–1am
Restaurant website ↗47 Wharf Street, Portland, ME
Elizabeth serves dinner, wine, cocktails and a raw bar at 47 Wharf Street. Its official site lists Tuesday–Saturday service and asks parties of seven or more to email.
Hours: Tuesday–Thursday: 4pm–9pm; Friday–Saturday: 4pm–10pm
Restaurant website ↗511 Congress Street, Portland, ME
Bad Neighbors is at 511 Congress Street in Portland. Its official site lists evening service Wednesday through Sunday and a no-reservations policy.
Hours: Wednesday–Thursday: 5pm–11pm; Friday–Saturday: 5pm–midnight; Sunday: 5pm–10pm
AI illustration · Not a venue or menu photo683 Forest Avenue, Portland, ME
Culture House combines soul food and Ethiopian cuisine at 683 Forest Avenue. Its operator now lists Wednesday–Sunday service and links to an online menu on Instagram.
Hours: Wednesday–Sunday: noon–9pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
AI illustration · Not a venue or menu photo249 Congress Street, Portland, ME
Chérie is a neighborhood bistro and café at 249 Congress Street. The restaurant lists dinner Thursday through Monday, takes reservations through Resy, and asks parties of five or more to call or email. Its patio is dog-friendly and weather-dependent.
Hours: Thursday–Monday: 5pm–10pm
AI illustration · Not a venue or menu photo52 Hanover Street, Portland, ME
Aomori Kitchen + Market is at 52 Hanover Street, Suites C and D. The market’s published hours are 10am–6pm daily. Check the official site separately for restaurant service; the two schedules are not interchangeable.
Hours: Market: daily 10am–6pm. The restaurant has a separate schedule.
Restaurant website ↗512 Warren Avenue, Portland, ME
Playmakers Pizza & Pub opened in spring 2026 at 512 Warren Avenue, next to the Portland Sports Complex. The menu includes bar pies, sandwiches and pub fare, with an online ordering link on its official website.
Hours: Fall hours: Monday 6pm–9pm; Tuesday–Friday 4pm–9pm; Saturday 11am–9pm; Sunday 11am–6pm
32 East Grand Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, Maine
The operator confirms the taproom is now open. Check its website for current service before visiting.
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 3pm–8pm; Friday–Saturday 3pm–9pm. Kitchen hours may differ.
AI illustration · Not a venue or menu photo650 Congress Street, Portland, ME
Paak is a salad-and-smoothie spot at 650 Congress Street. An October 4 operator notice says it will be closed from October 11 for a month, with a planned November return and changes to its offerings and hours. Check its Instagram before visiting.
Hours: Temporarily closed from October 11. The operator plans a November return; new hours are not yet confirmed.
AI illustration · Not a venue or menu photo425 Fore Street, Portland, ME
Ladyfish’s official site lists a seasonal run ending October 12. That stated season has ended; contact the restaurant for any later service announcements before making a trip.
Hours: Listed seasonal run ended October 12; current service not confirmed.
220 Thompson's Point Road, Portland
Colwen Hotels announced both hotels open and accepting reservations on August 10, 2026.
215 Commercial Street, Portland
The hotel's current website offers suites and booking. Its exact opening date has not been confirmed.
