The Velvet Dog bar and restaurant, an "elevated dive," is going into the space at 24 Preble St. (Courtesy of The Velvet Dog)A veteran Greater Portland chef aims to open a bar and restaurant on Preble Street this summer. The Velvet Dog will launch at 24 Preble St., the original space for Arcadia. Chef-owner Matthew Burns said he’s conceived The Velvet Dog as an “elevated dive.”The space will seat 60-70 customers, including at a 10-seat bar. Main dishes include braised beef cheek, chicken and waffles, and grilled whitefish with andouille sausage and butter bean ragu. The Velvet Dog will be open Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday from 3-9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 3-10 p.m.

Source: CNN March 24, 2026 17:22 UTC