Type A Diversions has reviewed David’s 388.
“David’s 388 is a comfortable neighborhood restaurant and gathering spot . . . While the young Chef Bryne’s artistically presented cuisine demonstrates more flair than refined culinary skill, overall we enjoyed our evening at David’s 388, and would likely return when in the area again.”
The Bollard reports that “Another business in Portland’s downtown Arts District has been prevented from offering art.” According to the article, Pom’s Thai Taste ran afoul of the city’s dispersal ordinance.
The much anticipated Harvest on the Harbor is taking place Thursday through Saturday. There are also a plethora of other foodie happening on the calendar this week. On Monday, the next Piatto per Tutti cooking class is taking place. The Epicurean Auction is scheduled for Tuesday at Merrill Auditorium. There will be wine tastings at Browne Trading on Thursday and Kitchen & Cork on Saturday. The movie The Real Dirt on Farmer John is being screened at the Meg Perry Center Thursday night. Also that night, The Great Lost Bear is showcasing the beer of Stone Brewing. Coffee by Design is offering tours of their bean roastery during the day on Friday, and Friday evening Eve’s at the Garden is hosting their 4th Annual Caviar Dinner. On Saturday the Wine Flight 5k takes place with food stations strategically placed along a 5k loop on the peninsula. Saturday night there’s a Bordeaux wine dinner at Eve’s on the Garden, and an Octoberfest benefit dinner is being held to raise money for the Davis Farm. As usual, Farmers’ Markets are taking place in Monument Square on Wednesday and at Deering Oaks Park on Saturday. For more information on these and other upcoming food happenings in the area, visit the event calendar.
The much anticipated Harvest on the Harbor is taking place Thursday through Saturday. There are also a plethora of other foodie happening on the calendar this week. On Monday, the next Piatto per Tutti cooking class is taking place. The Epicurean Auction is scheduled for Tuesday at Merrill Auditorium. There will be wine tastings at Browne Trading on Thursday and Kitchen & Cork on Saturday. The movie The Real Dirt on Farmer John is being screened at the Meg Perry Center Thursday night. Also that night, The Great Lost Bear is showcasing the beer of Stone Brewing. Coffee by Design is offering tours of their bean roastery during the day on Friday, and Friday evening Eve’s at the Garden is hosting their 4th Annual Caviar Dinner. On Saturday the Wine Flight 5k takes place with food stations strategically placed along a 5k loop on the peninsula. Saturday night there’s a Bordeaux wine dinner at Eve’s on the Garden, and an Octoberfest benefit dinner is being held to raise money for the Davis Farm. As usual, Farmers’ Markets are taking place in Monument Square on Wednesday and at Deering Oaks Park on Saturday. For more information on these and other upcoming food happenings in the area, visit the event calendar.
In other news, Portland Psst! is reporting that Dean’s Sweets is moving into a retail space on Middle Street.
In other news, Portland Psst! is reporting that Dean’s Sweets is moving into a retail space on Middle Street.
Today’s newspaper has an article about the Harvest on the Harbor food festival taking place next weekend.
Pumpkin season is here. The Portland Phoenix had an article this week on cooking pumpkin and the Maine Sunday Telegram published an article on carving pumpkins.
The Summer growing season is over but that doesn’t mean the end to locally grown produce. Portland Psst! has published a list of options for Winter CSAs.
According to the agenda for tomorrow’s Portland City Council meeting, Roma Cafe/Branhall Pub are now under new ownership, as is Jan Mee. Also from the same source, 51 Wharf Restaurant is planning to expand into the adjacent space formerly occupied by Thai’d in Knots.