Brunch at Gather
In an attempt to improve upon my writing for Map & Menu, I picked up a copy of Elements of Style and quickly found out that … Continue reading Brunch at Gather
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Bresca
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
Roost Cafe & Bistro
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
Portland Hunt & Alpine Club: Hush, Hush w/ David Levi
What an unbelievable perk of this little side project of ours. Last Friday was Portland Hunt & Alpine Club‘s Hush, Hush #4, and like children on Christmas morning, Meredith and I were absolutely giddy when we received our invites a few weeks ago. Last month’s event with Chris Gould was an unbelievable evening of amazing cocktails and tastebud-tantalizing cuisine, so with calendars cleared, we prepped with the highest of expectations. Implying “normal” when a Hush, Hush event is anything but is almost an affront, but you need to believe me when I say that Andrew Volk is redefining the norm … Continue reading Portland Hunt & Alpine Club: Hush, Hush w/ David Levi
Boynton-McKay Food Co.
When Meredith purchased her copy of Where Chefs Eat, the first thing she did was flip to the pages about Maine and make a mental note … Continue reading Boynton-McKay Food Co.
Bonobo Pizza
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
Revisit: Lunch at Petite Jacqueline
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
Bar Lola
Updated: Unfortunately Bar Lola has closed. Thankfully owners, Guy & Stella Hernandez, are working on their next project. We’ll keep you updated! A month or so ago, … Continue reading Bar Lola
Portland Hunt & Alpine Club: Hush, Hush w/ Chris Gould
Tonight, Meredith and I enjoyed a private peek into part of Portland’s food and cocktail future with a sampling of two future area establishments, and I’m … Continue reading Portland Hunt & Alpine Club: Hush, Hush w/ Chris Gould