BBQ

Greater Portland has a well-earned reputation for great food, and that includes a seriously tasty barbecue culture. Here’s a list of joints you won’t want to miss.

Noble Barbecue's new location has been a huge hit. It seems to be a great fit for the Deering Center neighborhood.

After more than a decade as a South Portland, Maine, staple, Elsmere barbecue restaurant has announced their permanent closure

Greater Portland has a wonderful food reputation, which includes a tasty barbecue culture. Here's a list of joints you don't want to miss.

This Portland BBQ joint is getting the top grade from the experts over at Food Network.

Locals know what's good around town, but what do Yelpers think?

We've compiled a list of the BEST places in Maine to get a burger!

All you have to do is find them employees

McDonald's has brought back the McRib!  For a limited time only, of course. And, it will only be available at 9,000 restaurants across the US. Check out the McRib Locator to see if / where you can get it in Central Maine

We want to live by the mantra of weekend calories don't count, but do they ever. Throw in an extra day, more than ample choices, and Fat Tuesday won't simply be something we reference in February.

This educational film from the 50's shows how chicken was done at a barbecue in Maine. While the cook does his thing the guests enjoy their time boating in the lake, soaking up the sun, and just plain goofing off. Personally I think they're a little too over dressed for a barbecue in the summer by the lake but what do I know, I wasn't around in the 50's...

As we welcome summer I decided 'I needed a new grill'.  So I set out to find one that was not too costly and not too big and would withstand a fair amount of use. UGH. I really was totally unprepared for my task, so I went home empty handed.  Here is what I have found in doing some research ‘how to buy a grill’.

Get ready for a great time to help outsome great causes, Saturday September 1. It's the Annual Bing-Sol Pig Roast and Auction. Gates open at 10:00 am and BBQ buffet starts at 12:00 noon. The event is hosted by Doug and Rita Sukeforth and will benefit Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area and Spectrum Generations Meals on Wheels.