Month: March 2012

The Bollard has published a review of the Commercial Street Pub,

“I’m making real food,” said Allex. “I think about it 24/7.” In addition to the meat dishes, Allex makes breads and desserts, though these aren’t on the pub’s menu. He can butcher with the best of ’em. Given a pig, he’ll make use of “everything but the oink.” Depending on the season or Allex’s inspiration, house-made schnitzels and sausages and seafood dishes show up on the chalkboard.

There’s only one way to find out what he’s cooking from day to day: stop in, take a seat and prepare to be amazed.

and a bar review of Sebago Brewing Company.

You could meet up with a large group of friends at Sebago and be assured that everyone would find something to their liking. It’s the type of safe restaurant you might take your parents to, or a blind date. But with so many other choices on the peninsula — establishments with distinctive atmospheres, refined cocktails and meals you’ll remember long afterward — Sebago is not a destination for a memorable evening.

And the team from Burger Meister Meister has published reviews of the Burgers at David’s, Asylum and Binga’s Stadium.

The Press Herald has published a review of Hot Suppa,

There’s a lot of reasons people in Portland love going to Hot Suppa.

Here’s one of them: My breakfast arrived on a big blue platter in what seemed like two minutes flat, and didn’t taste like it had been sitting under a heat lamp for hours. It was fresh, hot and delicious.

and a bar review of the White Cap Grille.

I appreciated that, despite the late hour and the number of customers he had to tend to, the bartender was very attentive to each and every customer he had. He checked in a couple of times as we sipped our drinks and ate our meals.

While I’m a fan of Sebago’s food and drinks, White Cap Grille is a nice addition to the Old Port bar scene.

Also in today’s paper is the latest installment of the What Ales You column.

 

The Golden Dish has published a review of Eve’s at the Garden.

I started off with lollipop lamb chops, which are cut from the rack. These were a bit larger than they should have been since the eye of the rib would have been preferable. Nonetheless they were beautifully seasoned, tender and  cooked perfectly pink (though I wasn’t asked how I wanted my lamb); the dipping sauces of hummus and red pepper offered sweet Mediterranean nuances.

Instant Portland has published a review of The Salt Exchange.

Overall, although it is not my favorite restaurant in Portland (there are so many choices, after all) our Restaurant Week excursion to The Salt Exchange was a delightful evening filled with great, memorable food. We never felt rushed, we were all excited by the choices and flavors available, and everyone at the table walked away satisfied. I’d be interested to try their lunch menu, and I do feel that they are unpretentious enough to make a comfortable “fancy” dinner choice for anyone here visiting the city. Despite the white tablecloths, this isn’t a place where you are expected to have a suit jacket or pearls.