Category: Openings

Today’s Press Herald includes an article about the new Rosemont Market at 580 Brighton Ave that’s scheduled to open on Friday.

The new store will be twice the size of the old one, with red pine floors milled in New Hampshire and a color scheme along the lines of salmon, mustard and key lime pie. There’s more room for produce in the new space, and a new 8-foot meat case will serve Maine- and New Hampshire-raised meats cut on site.

And Rosemont’s blog has a post about the recent Twilight Dinner that their staff cooked at the Cultivating Community farm in Cape Elizabeth.

Little Seoul opened for business tonight. The restaurant is located in the former location of Greek Corner on upper Exchange Street. They are serving a Korean menu and sushi.

Unlawful Falafel has been added to the PFM food cart list. Unlawful is located in Post Office Park right at the intersection of Middle and Exchange Streets.

Pai Men Miyake, Masa Miyake’s new noodle house, is now open for business in Longfellow Square.
They’ll be on a cash basis until Friday and have a slightly limited menu tonight. The pork gyoza were especially good.
Update: See Portland Food Coma for photos and details on the menu.

Both the Press Herald and American Journal are reporting that The French Press Eatery plans to reopen. From the Press Herald,

Tranchemontagne and his co-owners, wife Heidi and younger brother Andre Tranchemontagne, have been inundated with ideas for how they can keep their Main Street cafe open and their popular homemade doughnuts flowing.

Mike’s – “Home of the Rock N Roll Sandwich” opened for business this week. Mike’s is run by Mike Fink the owner of Guitar Grave which is right next door.

Mike’s – “Home of the Rock N Roll Sandwich” opened for business this week. Mike’s is run by Mike Fink the owner of Guitar Grave which is right next door.

WhaddaPita opened for business on Sunday.
They’re located in the space on Forest Avenue formerly occupied by Chef et al. It looks like they’ve got some outdoor seating out front.

Vervacious, a retail store specializing in “voyage inspired fancy foods”, is now open at 227 Commercial Street.

Havana South started serving brunch this weekend. For a full list of  brunch options check out the PFM Sunday Brunch list.
Caiola’s has recently become one of my favorites for Sunday brunch along with Local 188, bagels at 158, and baked goods at Standard Baking. My favorite stop for breakfast on Saturday mornings are the wonderful breakfast sandwiches at Aurora Provisions.