From Spotlight to Shutdown: 10 Greater Portland Restaurants That Closed After National TV Fame
Being such a small state, it’s pretty cool how often Maine is featured on television.
Whether it’s highlighting the state’s remarkable landscape, pristine coastline, or colorful population, Maine is also a bastion of bright light on the small screen.
However, nothing beats it when the state’s remarkable food scene is in the spotlight.
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It's tremendous when a restaurant or chef from Maine is featured. I don't know if it's the collective chip on Mainers' shoulders, but the level of proud can't be measured. Our restaurants and people are really just our children. And, when they make it big, well...we think we all do.
It is special, though. Maine has a tremendous food reputation. Portland has become very trendy over the last decade. Chefs from Maine have competed on hit shows like "Chopped" and "Top Chef." Even Biddeford was named one of the next best food cities in America. Maine is absolutely killing it.
Unfortunately, it's not always a happy ending. Even with all of this success, closures are a part of restaurant life, and Maine's are no exception. This even includes establishments that have been featured nationally on programs like "Food Paradise," "Drinking Made Easy," "Throwdown With Bobby Flay," and "Restaurant: Impossible."
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What Portland, Maine, Restaurants That Have Been Feature on Television Have Closed?
Below is a list of 10 restaurants from the foodie hotspot of Greater Portland that have met a similar fate. Each has its own story, but the outcome is the same: permanent closure of the space or concept.
Was one of these your favorite? How many had you visited? How many do you miss?
10 Greater Portland, Maine, Restaurants That Have Closed Since Being Featured on National Television Shows
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