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Obscure Holiday Cocktail Tasting, Vol. 7
Happy holidays! My friends and I recently had our long-running obscure holiday cocktail party - the 7th annual gathering (insert many exclamation points here). It really does blow my mind - in a warm...
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Looking Back on 2015
My 9 most liked Instagram picsHello friends! I suppose I'm a little late on the end-of-year reflection, but I enjoyed my mini-break from sitting in front of my computer, so here we are in 2016. My...
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The NFL's Top 10 Hottest Quarterbacks 2015
Once again, it's time to revive my ranking of the NFL's hottest quarterbacks! You're so excited. There's been many changes in the league since my last list in 2013, some new blood, if you will. Ahem....
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Maine-Made Absinthe Cocktails at Vena's Fizz House
The Portland Spirits Society met at Vena's Fizz House in Portland last night to learn about the Tree Spirits of Maine's absinthe, the only absinthe produced in Maine. A group of 35 or so women crowded...
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First Look at Woodford F&B
Woodford F&B opened last night at the intersection of Forest Ave. and Woodford St., otherwise known as, you guessed it, Woodfords Corner. The cozy restaurant is in a large white building with a...
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Friday Food Round-Up: Lunch at Tandem, the Honey Paw, Palace Diner
I've been pretty good at sticking to my post-holiday budget while managing to have some stellar eats around town too. Trying to save money is not the most joy-inspiring while it's happening, but I'm...
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First Look at Rhum Food + Grog
The long-awaited opening of the tiki bar Rhum is finally here. Hallelujah! While we've had a mild winter so far, it's still a much needed oasis that will help to mediate your seasonal affective...
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First Look at Drifter's Wife Wine Bar
Drifter's Wife, a bar in the front of the wine shop Maine & Loire, opened last night, just in time for us to huddle up in the cozy space as a Nor'easter passed through. Maine & Loire sells a...
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Smoky Scotch Tasting at The Brunswick Hotel & Tavern
I've always been intrigued by The Brunswick Hotel & Tavern's spirit tastings, but I'd never been able to make it to one. So when I was invited to their smoky Scotch tasting, I lept at the chance -...
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Mast Landing Brewing and Black Dinah Chocolatiers, Westbrook
Since I received a record player for Christmas, I've been really into daytrips out of Portland to hunt for records (combined with some good food, natch). So far we've been up to Vinylhaven Records and...
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Donn the Beachcomber's Mai Tai
For last night's cocktail hour, I wanted to finally bust open the bottle of falernum I'd give A. for Christmas (I bought it for him so he could make rum swizzles, but we've yet to make any). Looking...
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Allagash Saison Dinner at Table, Kennebunk
This past Saturday, March 12th was Saison Day, and unless you're a self-proclaimed beer nerd, you probably didn't notice. Truth is, Allagash Brewing Company made up this holiday three years ago to help...
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Brunch at Terlingua
It's no secret that I love Terlingua, the new-ish barbecue restaurant on Washington Ave. in Portland. The owners are friends of mine, for one, but their restaurant is the whole package -- a relaxed...
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BBF Travels: Hog Island Oyster Co. Marshall, CA
Two weeks ago, I jetted off to San Francisco to spend a week with my boyfriend, his brother, and his brother's family. It was the perfect antidote to Maine winters, something I've realized that I need...
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Drizly Alcohol Delivery Service Comes to Portland
I've got the most exciting news for you, just in time for the weekend. If you live in Portland or South Portland, you can now have alcohol delivered to your house. That's right, only a few minutes...
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BBF Travels: Wine and Eats in Napa, Mendocino
Of course no trip to California would be complete without exploring its wine—while I'm not a big wine person (wino?), I do at least know that other people say there's good wine there. On my recent...
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Ladies' Barr Hill Spirits Tasting at Eventide Oyster Co.
The ladies of the Portland Spirits Society had another great time on Monday night at Eventide Oyster Co. where we slurped oysters and enjoyed learning about and sampling Vermont's Caledonia Spirits. I...
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Anthony Bourdain Comes to Portland
Chef, author, and TV personality Anthony Bourdain is coming to Portland, Maine on his "The Hunger" tour this fall, to hold forth on his travels and the food he encounters while filming his show Parts...
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Portland, Maine Food Truck Fleet Updates
Forget robins, the true sign of the return of nice weather in Maine is the food truck. Sure, some business owners tough it out year round, but most take the winter off. Now that it's warming up, chefs...
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Hole History Show Opening
Happy warm weather, TGIF, omg isn't it glorious out, gahhhh Friday! Since Fridays and donuts go together like art shows and donuts, I'm here to announce the Hole History Show opening on June 2nd in...
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