China Dine-ah

If you've been in or around the Central Maine area at any point over the last nearly two decades, then you are undoubtedly familiar with the iconic Central Maine eatery, The China Dine-ah

The name Lisa Wardwell is one that most Central Mainer's are familiar with. Behind her bubbly personality is a woman who knows her stuff in the restaurant industry.

We're just getting word from owner Lisa Wardwell and the business's Facebook Page that they have had to close for good.

This Saturday December 2nd from 12pm to 8pm there will be a fundraising event at the mill at 934 Main St in Vasselboro. It includes raffles, vendors and local food from The Red Barn and desserts from the China Dine-ah as well as a paint night.

Shelly Couture of Augusta, who has been taking part in the Maine Cancer Foundations 'Tri for a Cure' for the past 4 years had set out hoping to raise $25,000. She is currently within $2000 of reaching that fundraising goal. With your help today (April 11) that goal just may be reached.

Marie Anne works all night so, when I'm ready to do something, she's often times sleeping or getting ready for work. It was like this all through the kids' childhood and is that way again now that the kids are adults. But now, instead of the kids going with me like they did when they were little, they let me tag along with them!

When the owners of two of central Maine's most popular restaurants happen upon each other, rather than walk the other way, they approach each other to share ideas and offer whatever help the other can give. Laura Benedict of the Red Barn and Norm Elvin of the China Dine-ah are two of a kind when it comes to business. Priority ONE is not about making money but helping others....even if it's your

When Norm Elvin decided to buy the old China True Value hardware store, he wasn't sure what he'd do with it.  He owned it, it had possibilities, but for what?  When the idea of a new sit-down eatery came up, he picked up a book called "Running A Restaurant For Dummies," and The China Dine-ah was born....

There are certain places that feel "right."  Not that others feel wrong but, rather, some make you feel at home, as though you belong.  First on my list is, and this won't surprise anyone who has listened to me for any period of time, The China Dine-ah.