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Comment on Lily Bistro, in Rockland, Maine, has closed (sniffle, sniffle) by Martha Collins

Martha Collins — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:36:29 +0000

Lily Bistro was an amazing restaurant. CNB is evidence that organized crime is alive and thriving. City of Rockland is just ignorant. So sorry for all our losses

Comment on Lily Bistro, in Rockland, Maine, has closed (sniffle, sniffle) by Food that’s fast, that’s anything but fast food. | Culture Shock

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:29:00 +0000

[...] Cafe in Ellsworth – closed a few weeks ago. Hilary Nangle of the Maine Travel Maven reported on Dec. 29 that owners Rob and Lynette Krajewski had to shut down their restaurant, which served acclaimed [...]

Comment on Lily Bistro, in Rockland, Maine, has closed (sniffle, sniffle) by Susan Larsen

Susan Larsen — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:25:53 +0000

We had a wonderful Christmas lunch at Lily Bistro and vowed to
come again and again. What a terrible shame that this talented
and devoted couple finds themselves in financial peril. No more
dealings with Camden National. Bah. . . . Humbug.

Comment on Lily Bistro, in Rockland, Maine, has closed (sniffle, sniffle) by Brenda Thomas

Brenda Thomas — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:42:51 +0000

Sad, indeed. My husband and I enjoyed this restaurant very much! Our guests on the Isaac H. Evans often came back from dinner on boarding night talking about how wonderful it was as well. Rockland’s loss, definitely.

Comment on Lily Bistro, in Rockland, Maine, has closed (sniffle, sniffle) by Bonnie

Bonnie — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 17:27:58 +0000

I am sad and angry that this wonderful restaurant has had to close its doors because of poor city planning and the unwillingness of the Camden National Bank bank to try to renegotiate the loan. Lily Bistro was a destination spot for many in the mid-coast area. What a loss for the community! What a loss for all of us who loved and supported the Bistro. I have no doubt that other businesses on Main Street are holding on by a thread after years of economic downturn, the “Big Dig” and its attendant chaos, and “community” banks that refuse to work with small businesses. Lynette and Bob don’t deserve this Rockland ending, but I know that they will survive and thrive elsewhere. Rockland’s loss is Boston’s gain.

Comment on Lily Bistro, in Rockland, Maine, has closed (sniffle, sniffle) by Lynne

Lynne — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:08:18 +0000

The closing of Lily Bistro is devastating not only to the community and to Bob and Lynette, but to our summer visitors who flocked there for family gatherings and first rate bistro food. The closing is reflective of how little Rockland city government did to prepare its citizens and retailers for the Big Dig. It was clear from the day it started that no thought had been given to wayfinding, public relations, or communications. The merchants of Main Street have all suffered irreparably from a lack of due diligence and planning on the part of the elected and appointed officials at City Hall. Its unforgivable that a popular and fine restaurant should be allowed to close because of the cold-hearted indifference of a bank that refused to make compromises so that this restaurant could stay in business. This is “Its a Wonderful Life” without the happy ending. I am in deep mourning for the lose of the restaurant and feel pain for Robert and Lynette (and their little boy) who put their heart and soul into building their business. My big fear is that they will not be the first to be closing their doors on Main Street in Rockland.

Comment on Lily Bistro, in Rockland, Maine, has closed (sniffle, sniffle) by Mike

Mike — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 13:35:51 +0000

Lily was our “go to” spot…the kind of place you could visit regularly and get really good food at a really good price (the closest to a “bistro” that you could get in these parts). I feel like I’ve had a death in the family.

Comment on Grammy’s Country Kitchen, Linneus, Maine: Just like Grandma’s, only better by steve

steve — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 02:21:43 +0000

We visit every year or two from florida and look forward to eating at grammy’s. The food is great ,the countryside is beautiful and the people are the best. See you in july .

Comment on Lily Bistro, in Rockland, Maine, has closed (sniffle, sniffle) by Fran Folsom

Fran Folsom — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:12:01 +0000

That is so sad, I loved Lily Bistro. I was looking forward to going there in January when I’m in Rockland for the Pies on Parade. Sob, sob, sob!

Comment on Grammy’s Country Kitchen, Linneus, Maine: Just like Grandma’s, only better by Debbie

Debbie — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 02:42:41 +0000

I get to go to Maine a couple times a year, and every time we go to Grammy’s Country Inn. No place better!