LFK opened on Monday. They’re located in Longfellow Square in the space formerly occupied by Cunningham Books. You can see their drink menu on Facebook.
Month: May 2012
Farmers Market Participation
About Town has examined the current process and potential changes to the way new vendors are selected for the Portland Farmers Market.
The present system is a quasi-informal one governed jointly by the city clerk’s office and the Portland Farmers’ Market Association, in which the city individually licenses vendors to sell their items, but with the number of vendors and the diversity of their products determined internally by the association – including voting on who gets to join the market when spaces become available.
Early Soft Shells
The Forecaster has a report on the early arrival of soft-shell lobsters,
“We’re dealing with something that’s never happened in the historical memory of the lobster industry, with the soft-shells coming this early,” said Matt McAleney, general manager of New Meadows Lobster, a Portland wholesaler.
Update: for more info see this article from the Press Herald.
Captain Sam’s Now Open
Captain Sam’s Ice Cream opened over the weekend. They’re located at 136 Commercial Street in the former home of Bubble Tea.
Update: For more information see this post on Maine a la Carte.
Egg-o-rama: Photo Montage, Deviled Eggs, Les Oeufs, Hard-Boiled
For this months collaborative food blogging project the group has broken a few eggs in celebration of National Egg Month.
Edible Obsessions – Eggtastic Photo Montage
This months installment of the “O-Rama” series is a celebration of ‘National Egg Month” and these are just a few–a very few–of some of the eggtastic dishes we’ve had over the past six months. I did make a Spanish Tortilla with kale, Chorizo, ramps, roasted red peppers and smoked cheddar, but it had a slight accident in the pan. When the recipe says you have to use a skillet, use a skillet and not a straight sided pan. It’s not as easy to flip and/or slip onto a plate. … read the full article
From Away – Deviled Eggs
The deviled eggs I would make for that party were the kind my mom used to make: heavy on the mayonnaise, with a touch of dijon, maybe a spoonful of horseradish, and a sprinkle of paprika for color. They’re perfectly serviceable, picnic-style deviled eggs, good for serving with a dried-out hamburger or a few hotdogs on a Saturday afternoon where the focus of the day is not on food, but on being outside with people you love. Preparing them in such large quantities, however, left me feeling pretty turned off by the whole idea.… read the full article
Vin et Grub – Les Oeufs
Eggs. I love them. I can’t get enough of them actually. When I’m stateside, it’s the only food I ever crave, as well as the only food I eat on a regular basis. Even other members of the animal kingdom covet them as much as we do. Foxes are known to steal unhatched eggs to no avail. And you know why? It’s because they’re delicious.… read the full article
Vrai-lean-uh – Hard-Boiled Eggs
Back in January when I said that I needed to figure out how to feed myself lunch like a regular human being and not some crazy food-scavenging wild animal, I was imagining salads with fruits and nuts in them, sandwiches with unusual cheeses, maybe grilled. Thus far, my big lunch-related breakthrough has involved hard-boiled eggs. And not in a sandwich (although it’s an important first step for egg salad sandwiches). I mean peeled, on a plate, with some salt and pepper on the side.… read the full article
This Week’s Events
Tuesday — Local Sprouts is hosting the monthly Local Foods Networking Breakfast.
Wednesday — there will be a sake tasting at Old Port Wine Merchants, and the Monument Square Farmers Market is taking place.
Thursday — there will be a wine tasting at the Public Market House, and The Great Lost Bear is showcasing a selection of beers from Magic Hat Brewing.
Friday — there will be a beer tasting at the West End Deli
Saturday — the Deering Oaks Farmers Market is taking place.
Sunday — Po’Boys & Pickles are holding a Parking Lot Crawfish Boil.
For more information on these and other upcoming food happenings in the area, visit the event calendar.
If you are holding a food event this week that’s not listed above, publicize it by adding it as a comment to this post.
Review of Pepperclub
The Maine Sunday Telegram has published a review of Pepperclub.
Find satisfying and globally inspired entrees of all sorts at Pepperclub, a good choice for vegetarians and gluten-sensitive individuals as well as couples or groups with a mix of eating styles. For the most part, the food — seafood, meat, vegetarian and vegan — is ample and interesting, with diverse flavors. The restaurant has a comfortable, bohemian vibe.
Review of Nosh
Map & Menu has published a review of Nosh.
Bottom-line, if you’re looking for a great burger, fries, and beer to wash it down (Peeper on tap – never a question), look no further than this tasty establishment.
Review & Update on Vignola/Cinque Terre
The Golden Dish has published an update on the recent merger of Vignola & Cinque Terre and a review of the new entity.
Portland diners have not lost a restaurant in this merger. Instead we’ve gained from a pairing of equals that keeps this former twosome unified into one great dining venue, which I am not shy to proclaim offers the best Italian fare north of Boston.
Review of The Holy Donut
The Portland Phoenix has published a review of The Holy Donut.
The whole experience sort of pulls you one step out of the traditional simple experience of eating doughnuts, and it’s pretty pleasant out there. They manage to make their unusual flavors distinct, but subtle enough that the doughnut never turns into a sugary cartoon of the flavor it is supposed to represent. A sweet potato ginger had a sort of ambiguous spiciness, and the pomegranate a pleasant tang of fruit. The pistachio has plenty of nuts (allergic types, you’ve been warned). Only the lemon disappointed a bit — seeming a bit candied rather than genuinely sour.