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Helpful Weather

So far this Spring has been a helpful combination of warm, sunny days, punctuated by April (and May) showers. The garlic looks strong, the peas are peeking up and the chickens are back on their diet of greens and grubs found in the yard. They’re laying at full-strength again, and we’re giving the eggs away as fast as we can.

Whatever the weather, Rabelais is serving up fine books about food, wine, farming and gardening. We carry a sizable stock of rare, out-of-print and new books, alongside prints, photographs and more, all concerned with the pleasures of the senses. We’re hosting author signings, art exhibitions and other events, so to keep up with what’s going on, check here. And for a glimpse of what others have had to say about the new shop, look in our press section.

You can find thousands of books on food and wine, from comfortable old favorites to haute cuisine, from southern fried chicken to molecular gastronomy. The emphasis is on books for the serious cook, or for the armchair epicure. Rabelais also serves those inclined toward thirst. We have books on first growth wines and home beer brewing, cocktail culture and saloon society. We’re very pleased to be serving the professional chefs and cooks of Portland and beyond, and involved with Maine’s Food community through organizations including MOFGA, Slow Food Portland, and Maine Fare.

Spring Hours: open six days a week. Our hours are Monday and Wednesday through Saturday, 11-5:30 and Sunday, 10-4. Closed Tuesdays. Please come and visit. We’ll be adding more hours soon, so feel free to call ahead.

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