December 2014 - Page 6 of 6 - Portland Food Map

Review of Artemisia

December 3, 2014 | Posted in Reviews

The Bollard has reviewed Artemisia Cafe.

Although the prices at Artemisia are admirably moderate, especially for the quality of the food, I wouldn’t say it’s easy for a twosome to dine there on a fifty-dollar budget. Still, we managed to have an intimate, inviting and satisfying dining experience for about $49 (again, before Uncle Sam and the waitress got their due). It was worth every penny.

The review is the first of a new Bollard series called Fifty Dollar Dinner where the reviewers seek out and experience “local restaurants where a soul- and belly-satisfying meal for two can be had for 50 bucks or less (before tax and tip).”

WMTW: Portland Food Co-op

December 2, 2014 | Posted in Profiles

WMTW TV has aired a news report on the new Portland Food Co-op.

Survey of Grocery Stores

December 2, 2014 | Posted in Reviews

The Golden Dish has published a survey of Portland area options for grocery shopping.

As the food scene continues to grow in Greater Portland, where to shop now is an essential question: Hannaford, Shaws, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Rosemont or the two fledgling markets, The Farm Stand and the Portland Food Co-op–or all of the above and more?

Interviews with Jason Loring and Ned Wight

December 1, 2014 | Posted in People, Distilling & Cocktails

Last week’s edition of the Portland Phoenix includes an interview with Ned Wight, co-owner of New England Distilling, about the craft spirits industry,

Why the giant push in the craft brewing industry, and a seemingly less robust one in distilling?
I don’t think it’s a less robust push, really. Breweries are growing on a larger base. There’s been more exposure in the market to what craft beer can be. I think it’s a difference in the number of people who are drinking spirits. In the last three or four years we’ve gone from around 100 distilleries nationally, to something like 600. Quieter growth, but a lot of it.

and as part of a new series, an interview with Nosh/Slab co-owner Jason Loring on his favorite dish at a local restaurant.

Describe the dish. Why is [Central Provisions’ Spicy Beef Salad] your favorite menu item?
It’s really the contrast of the spicy, the sweet and the salty. It has every element you want in a dish. Between the hot sauce, whatever they are using for sugar, the acid with the lime, and the peanuts, it’s perfect for me. It’s what I want all the time.

This Week’s Events: Winter Farmers’ Market, Frank Cornelissen, Alberto Aurilio, Casco Bay Butter

December 1, 2014 | Posted in Events

Thursday — importer Alberto Aurilio will be leading a Rosemont Market cheese tasting event at a private home in the Art’s District, and the Public Market House is holding a wine and cheese tasting.

Friday — wine tastings are taking place at the West End Deli and The Farm Stand.

Saturday — the first Winter Farmers’ Market of the 2014-15 season is taking place at the Urban Farm Fermentory, Vinland is hosting leading natural winemaker Frank Cornelissen for a wine dinner and LeRoux is holding a wine tasting.

Sunday — Chefs Steve Corry, Rob Evans, Sam Hayward, Jeff Lanndry, Larry Matthews and Lee Skawinski are coproducing a $1000 per plate meal at Flanagan’s Table to benefit the Full Plates Full Potential organization, and Casco Bay Butter is holding an open house at their new production facility in Scarborough.

Wine Wise — Wine Wise is now leading wine and food walks every Saturday. Check the Wine Wise calendar for details and to make reservations. Walks in December will feature French reds, a sparkling wine primer, Italian reds and Cabernet Sauvignons.