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Seared Maine Diver Scallops
Inspired by a recent recipe in the Portland Phoenix about cooking restaurant-worthy scallops at home, I tried my hand at searing scallops the other night. I turned to this NPR story, written by local...
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Rosemont Allagash Beer Dinner
I attended the first ever AllagashRosemont beer dinner last night and had a great time. I was a little apprehensive at first, not knowing what to expect. But I shouldn't have been, knowing the Rosemont...
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Restaurant Week at Hot Suppa
Maine Restaurant Week 2014 ended on Sunday, and I made it out to one participating restaurant during the 10-day promotion. I initially was excited to revisit restaurants I don't normally frequent like...
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New England's Best Seafood at The Fisherman's Grill
First things first: the Fishermen's Grill is a small, deli-style restaurant on outer Forest Ave. next to the Fisherman's Net (seafood market) and Haggerty's (Brit-Indi take-out). Near RSVP? Are we all...
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Easy Day Bowling and 158 Pizza in South Portland
In what felt like a laughably heroic effort, we ventured OFF PENINSULA for a Saturday night adventure to South Portland last weekend. We went all the way over the bridge, guys. I kid. But as my friends...
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Happy Hour at the Black Birch, Kittery
Some friends of mine invited me down for happy hour in Kittery at the Black Birch. An hour south of Portland, Kittery is the first town over the border into Maine and is better known for it's outlet...
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Zeppoli at Piccolo
Brunch at Piccolo was quiet on a rainy Sunday morning last week. We were a big party and tried most everything on the menu. The zeppoli were my favorite, by far, served with a different sauce each...
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Preorder Portland Food: the Culinary Capital of Maine
Photos by Phil Jellen, Greta Rybus, and Zack BowenI've finished writing and editing my book about Portland's food scene! It will be coming your way on May 13th, 2014 in all its local, hand-made,...
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Back Bay Grill Burger
At the beginning of the month, Back Bay Grill quietly announced on its facebook page that the kitchen would be serving their famous burger. It's only available as a special, and you have to call ahead...
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Further Food Truck Fleet Updates
I wrote an update about the Portland food truck fleet for this week's Portland Phoenix. Fortunately, this year we have a lot of food trucks either about to launch or beginning their second year of...
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Salt + Sea CSF
A recent LivingSocial deal caught my eye - every now and then there's a deal for a good restaurant or a service you've actually been meaning to sign up for. Salt + Sea, a Portland-based Community...
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Weekly Portland Food Events of Interest
This week, I thought I'd share with you some events of interest - not of course, as an attempt to replicate the comprehensive Events Calendar on Portland Food Map. But every little bit of publicity...
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Farmers' Market Partnership and New Ball Products Review
This summer, UMaine Extension is partnering with the Portland Farmers' Market to offer canning and freezing demonstrations monthly at the Saturday market in Deering Oaks Park. We're participating in...
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Portland Food Launch Party Week
Tonight! Get thee to The Thirsty Pig on Exchange St. in Portland for a limited release from Bissell Brothers Brewing. Swish, a hopped ale, will be available tonight (and likely only tonight) as a thank...
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First Look at Lolita
My Paloma with Marcona almonds and mussels snack platesWhen Bar Lola closed last November, but the owners, Guy and Stella Hernandez, said they were still committed to running a restaurant on Munjoy...
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Blue Rooster Food Co. Guest Chef Hot Dog Series
A recent post by Chubby Werewolf reminded me that the guest chef hot dog series has started at Blue Rooster Food Co. on Dana Street in Portland. In an "I can always eat a hot dog" moment, I stopped by...
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Portland Food Signings, Flea Bites, and a peek at Timber
Thank you to everyone who attended the launch of Portland Food: the Culinary Capital of Maine at Sherman's Books last Saturday! We certainly packed out that bookstore. Special thanks to East End...
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Memories of Cooking at Sea
My friend Jimmy just arrived in town on the tall ship Amistad. They're docked at Portland Yacht Service for some repairs (you can walk down to the boat during the day, but they're not offering public...
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BBF Preserves: Honey-Sweetened Strawberry Rhubarb Jam + Dinner out in...
It's almost strawberry season in Maine! I look forward to few fruits and vegetables seasons with the same enthusiasm as strawberries. Strawberries mark the beginning of summer and the change from...
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First Look at Slab Sicilian Street Food
Since Stephen Lanzalotta's firing from Micucci's Italian Grocery last summer, fans of his Sicilian slab-style pizza have been eagerly waiting to enjoy slabs shaped by his hands again. Shortly after...
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