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
We couldn’t contain our excitement when our good friend Sarah emailed us to let us know that she’d seen Map & Menu as one of the nominations … Continue reading The Phoenix: The Best of Portland 2013
Michael & I usually keep things pretty low-key on Valentine’s Day. Our celebration always includes cooking a nice dinner together in the evening and a simple … Continue reading Portland’s Valentine Bandit
Meredith and I first discovered The Crooked Mile Cafe, our favorite sandwich shop in the Old Port, well before we ever moved to Maine, while job … Continue reading The Crooked Mile Cafe
In a foodie town like Portland, it seems too easy to start almost every Map & Menu post with something along the lines of “this has … Continue reading Schulte & Herr
If you know me, you know that I enjoy my coffee. For me, at least, nothing kills the “why does work start before noon” or the “why did I eat so much at lunch” blues like a piping hot cup of the good stuff. But from my time working (and living) in dorm rooms, warehouses, and an ad agency, the cup of Joe I had become familiar with was little more than a flavorless caffeine conduit, from some sad, seldom-cleaned Mr. Coffee drip. Continue reading Tandem Coffee Roasters
I’ve made mention of how the block of Middle Street between Franklin and India puts up some serious competition for the “tastiest street in Portland” award, … Continue reading Duckfat
Michael & I are thrilled to share the next part of our 2012 favorites with you all – the best dining experiences in our beloved Portland, … Continue reading 2012 Best of Portland Dining
There are a handful of shops in the Old Port that Michael and I visit nearly every single time we’re out and about downtown, and Blanche … Continue reading Blanche & Mimi