Fore Street, J’s Oyster Bar and Bresca were all mentioned by GQ in the magazine’s article on the Coolest Small Cities in America.
See the LiveWork Portland blog and the Press Herald for additional commentary.
Author: PFM
Under Construction: Shanghai-Tokyo
Sign(s) in the window at 511 Congress Street where Soju is/was located indicates that a new restaurant named Shanghai-Tokyo will be opening there soon under a new owner.
Counting Calories
According to a report from the Press Herald, Anthony’s is now posting calorie counts on its menu as part of the city’s Smart Meals for ME program.
Along with the calorie counts on its traditional menu, Anthony’s has added a Lighter Side menu. It offers smaller portions, new sandwiches and wraps, and lighter versions of its traditional dishes, such as wheat pasta with mushroom bolognese (322 calories) and chicken cacciatore (580 calories).
Review of Steve and Renee's Diner
Steve and Renee’s Diner received 4 stars from the Eat & Run review in today’s Press Herald.
As many diners do, you can order breakfast all day at Steve and Renee’s. I decided on a short stack (two slices) of French toast for $2.89 and a cinnamon bun for $1.39. I told my waitress that I thought I was ordering too much bread (and, as it turned out, I did), but it was all good – especially the cinnamon bun, which was served to me warm.
Also in today’s paper is an article about Linda Greenlaw’s season fishing for swordfish and a overview on the beercentric events taking place in and around Portland this weekend.
Review of Steve and Renee’s Diner
Steve and Renee’s Diner received 4 stars from the Eat & Run review in today’s Press Herald.
As many diners do, you can order breakfast all day at Steve and Renee’s. I decided on a short stack (two slices) of French toast for $2.89 and a cinnamon bun for $1.39. I told my waitress that I thought I was ordering too much bread (and, as it turned out, I did), but it was all good – especially the cinnamon bun, which was served to me warm.
Also in today’s paper is an article about Linda Greenlaw’s season fishing for swordfish and a overview on the beercentric events taking place in and around Portland this weekend.
Review of Yordprom & Mr. Sandwich
The Portland Phoenix has published a review of the lunch options at Mr. Sandwich & Mrs. Muffin and Yordprom Coffee.
Coworkers will eventually discover Yordprom’s small lunch menu, the highlight of which is a terrific Thai noodle salad served in a big bowl. The dark wheat noodles were soft but toothsome. Sesame clings to the noodles, strips of chicken breast, and lettuce. Nori adds some rich flavor, and a light citrus dressing holds it together. A ham sandwich, served on a huge flaky croissant, is big but light as air.
Review of Yordprom & Mr. Sandwich
The Portland Phoenix has published a review of the lunch options at Mr. Sandwich & Mrs. Muffin and Yordprom Coffee.
Coworkers will eventually discover Yordprom’s small lunch menu, the highlight of which is a terrific Thai noodle salad served in a big bowl. The dark wheat noodles were soft but toothsome. Sesame clings to the noodles, strips of chicken breast, and lettuce. Nori adds some rich flavor, and a light citrus dressing holds it together. A ham sandwich, served on a huge flaky croissant, is big but light as air.
The Appeal of Trader Joe's
Food for Thought has explored the enthusiasm that Trader Joe’s fans have for the market.
I’ve tried to understand the attraction of Trader Joe’s. I know its immediate appeal is price–many items are cheaper than elsewhere and many of their store-name products have a great following among its devotees.
A friend of mine is a great fan of the place. And I asked her to explain why, to give me specific products that she likes there.
She started off with the dishwashing powder.
The Appeal of Trader Joe’s
Food for Thought has explored the enthusiasm that Trader Joe’s fans have for the market.
I’ve tried to understand the attraction of Trader Joe’s. I know its immediate appeal is price–many items are cheaper than elsewhere and many of their store-name products have a great following among its devotees.
A friend of mine is a great fan of the place. And I asked her to explain why, to give me specific products that she likes there.
She started off with the dishwashing powder.
Paper Food: Cooking Matters, Pecan Pie, Macrobiotics . . .
The Food & Dining section in today’s Press Herald includes article about Cooking Matters, a program that “recruits local culinary and nutrition professionals to teach low-income families on a limited budget how to prepare nutritious meals that also taste good”, and interviews with macrobiotic educator Warren Kramer and Ethan Toby, sous chef at Sonny’s.
Yesterday’s edition of the Portland Daily Sun provides advice on where to source ingredients for you home Mexican cooking and a reminder that Two Fat Cats made the cut for a Yankee magazine article about where to find the best 5 holiday pies in New England.