Monday — Fans of Arrows in Ogunquit will be holding their breath to see if the restaurant wins the Best Chef Northeast award from the James Beard Foundation.
Tuesday — the new food and drink trivia competition continues at Grace.
Wednesday — The midweek Farmers Market is taking place in Monument Square, and Black Tie Bistro is teaching a cooking class.
Friday —the First Friday Art Walk is taking place and restaurants will be very busy so make your reservations early. The West End Deli is holding their monthly wine tasting.
Saturday — the weekend Farmers Market is taking place in Deering Oaks Park, and the Maine Bar-B-Que Showdown is being held.
Sunday — it’s Mother’s Day and brunch locations will be packed with families giving Mom a rest from the kitchen.
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.
Author: PFM
This Week’s Events
Monday — Fans of Arrows in Ogunquit will be holding their breath to see if the restaurant wins the Best Chef Northeast award from the James Beard Foundation.
Tuesday — the new food and drink trivia competition continues at Grace.
Wednesday — The midweek Farmers Market is taking place in Monument Square, and Black Tie Bistro is teaching a cooking class.
Friday —the First Friday Art Walk is taking place and restaurants will be very busy so make your reservations early. The West End Deli is holding their monthly wine tasting.
Saturday — the weekend Farmers Market is taking place in Deering Oaks Park, and the Maine Bar-B-Que Showdown is being held.
Sunday — it’s Mother’s Day and brunch locations will be packed with families giving Mom a rest from the kitchen.
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 Boda
Boda has received 4 stars from the Taste & Tell review in today’s Maine Sunday Telegram.
But go at dinner hour and taste more of another kind of Thai food, more delicate in seasoning and yet rougher in texture, more exciting in flavor and meatier than the Thai dishes you are likely to have already encountered.
Today’s paper also includes a report on the opening day of the Portland Farmers Market.
April 2010 Stats
The 10 eateries looked up most often in April were:
- Otto Pizza (49)
- Bresca (2)
- Nosh Kitchen Bar (17)
- Kamasouptra (-)
- Evangeline (3)
- Paciarino (20)
- Mr. Sandwich & Mrs. Muffin (-)
- Bar Lola (6)
- Miyake (5)
- Vignola (32)
The numbers in parentheses indicates their rank last month.
Today's Events: Farmers, Beer, Gelato & Wine
There are a few additional food events taking place today:
- It’s the start of the 2nd Annual Belgian Brew Fest at Novare Res today. The all Belgian line-up on the taps runs through May 20.
- The Brighton Ave Rosemont Market is holding one of their popular wine tastings today from 3 to 6 pm.
- Maple’s Organics is opening their new retail space in South Portland today at noon with a grand opening planned for later in the month.
- The Portland Farmers Market summer season kicks off this morning with the first day of the Deering Oaks market (7 am – noon).
Today’s Events: Farmers, Beer, Gelato & Wine
There are a few additional food events taking place today:
- It’s the start of the 2nd Annual Belgian Brew Fest at Novare Res today. The all Belgian line-up on the taps runs through May 20.
- The Brighton Ave Rosemont Market is holding one of their popular wine tastings today from 3 to 6 pm.
- Maple’s Organics is opening their new retail space in South Portland today at noon with a grand opening planned for later in the month.
- The Portland Farmers Market summer season kicks off this morning with the first day of the Deering Oaks market (7 am – noon).
Under Construction: Mt Desert Island Ice Cream
Mt Desert Island Ice Cream is going to open a shop at 51 Exchange Street. According to their Facebook wall their targeting an opening date in May.
Asmara To Go
Travels with Hilary has published a profile of Asmara and some brief commentary on the take-out food she picked up at the Oak Street Eritrean restaurant.
Asmara (the restaurant) serves its dishes in the traditional way, on injera, a spongy bread made from unleavened teff flour. This bread is used as an eating utensil: You break off bits and use it to grab the main dish, which is usually a tsebhi, a stew of peas, lentil, and red pepper. It’s available vegetarian style or with chicken, beef, or lamb.
Under Construction: The Cookie Jar
The Cookie Jar bakery, a well loved fixture on Shore Rd in Cape Elizabeth, is rebuilding the damage from a 2006 storm and, according to an article in today’s Press Herald, plans on opening on Memorial Day weekend.
At the Irving service station next door, Ray Clark and his employees field questions about the bakery every day. “I have heard from all the customers, ‘What’s happening with The Cookie Jar?'” Clark said. “They even come from out of state.”
Donna Piscopo said all of the old favorites will be back when The Cookie Jar reopens, as will the soup and sandwiches she had introduced before the storm. The business will likely open with 12 employees, and have more than 15 once it’s been running for awhile.
The Corry's on Vacation
Portland Phoenix reporter Leischen Stelter has published a piece on her recent vacation in Puerto Rico with the Corry family. Steve & Michelle Corry own and manage Five Fifty-Five.
During our adventures in Puerto Rico, meals were certainly milestones in the day, but I was surprised how unpretentious the Corrys were about dining out. Sure, there was discussion of acidity, steak temperatures, and atmosphere, but for the most part, it was really an opportunity to relax, take in the culture, and let someone serve them. And just so you know, they bribe their kids with french fries and chocolate cake, too.