The Wrap: Smoked opens in Portland; Buttermilk Kitchen aims for April launch

Smoked Portland opened Monday on Forest Avenue, in the space of the former Maelily & Ryleigh’s brunch restaurant. The 3,000-square-foot venue seats about 65 inside, with more seating outdoors. Smoked Portland is owned by Michael Harris, who also owns Smoked Windham. Harris said he announced the launch with a post on Facebook Monday, aiming to make it a soft opening so his staff would have a chance to get up to speed. “We were trying to keep it kind of quiet,” Harris said. “We wanted to make sure the staff...