We were driving around Portland’s Longfellow Square the other day when we spotted the new umbrellas outside one of our favorite restaurants in town, Petite Jacqueline, … Continue reading Daydreaming about: Petite Jacqueline
Taking a cooking class or attending one of the feasts at Salt Water Farm in Lincolnville was high on my list of things for Michael and … Continue reading Salt Water Farm Cafe & Market
On our recent trip to North Carolina, Meredith and I spent her birthday in Chapel Hill and Durham, taking in as much of the great food … Continue reading Mateo Tapas
At last month’s Hush Hush #4, our friend Anestes couldn’t stop raving about the soft opening he’d just come from for a new sandwich place on … Continue reading Blue Rooster Food Company
Updated: Bresca is no longer serving in Portland. You can now find chef Krista Desjarlais and her amazing fare at Bresca and The Honey Bee at Outlet … Continue reading Bresca
Taking advantage of our trip down to Kittery to pick up our little foster puppy, Michael & I decided to try out a new restaurant while we were in the area. Knowing that we’d want something a bit on the quicker side, we decided on Roost Cafe & Bistro in nearby Cape Neddick, a place about which we’d heard multiple wonderful reports. While the main section of the restaurant was filled with locals who appeared to know this was one of the best lunch spots in town, we opted to sit inside the sunnier (read: well-lit for photos!) bar area … Continue reading Roost Cafe & Bistro
A couple of Saturdays ago, Meredith and I needed to run a few errands in the Old Port and planned to grab a bite to eat … Continue reading Bonobo Pizza
When Meredith read about the $15 prix fixe Maine Restaurant Week lunch menu at Petite Jacqueline, it immediately became a must-try for us, so we did … Continue reading Revisit: Lunch at Petite Jacqueline
Last week, Meredith shared a meal with friends at Sonny’s, and ever since then has been insisting that Map & Menu revisit one of her favorite lunches in town. Never one to say ‘no’ to a mid-day cocktail, and looking for another way to celebrate our recent Portland Phoenix nomination, I took her up on the suggestion, and we spent a leisurely lunch with some delicious drinks and fantastic food. Continue reading Revisit: Lunch at Sonny’s