The Golden Dish has published a review of Otto Pizza.
Instead of eating a re-heated slice that’s been sitting on the counter, Otto’s whole pie freshly baked was a treat. I loved the texture of the crust—very thin, firm, crackly almost. As for the toppings, the tomato and salami version was the clear winner for both of us whereas the mushroom-bacon seemed muddled.
MaineToday host posted a survey of 7 Portland sandwiches from Petite, Zapoteca, Tandoor, Micucci, Kim’s, Pai Men and Hunt & Alpine.
The Press Herald has published a review of Bayside Bowl.
You don’t have to be a bowler to enjoy Bayside Bowl. Go for a drink, stay for some food, or catch some live music. But there’s always the chance you’ll be lured to the lanes.
Booze, Fish & Coffee has published a review of Oscar’s New American.
Chef Nick Krunkkala just opened this farm-to-table place on Route 1, where Seagrass Bistro used to be, and he’s done a great job crafting small plates with bold and creative flavors…We definitely recommend Oscar’s. If you’re looking for upscale bar food, this is the place. Our top 3: (1) pan seared scallops, (2) butter poached lobster sliders, and (3) wild mushroom and truffle popcorn. Yep, that’s right: popcorn.
Living, Eating and Aging has published a review of Bite into Maine.
Finally, if I’m in the mood for a great lobster roll, maybe something different from the basic mayo on a grilled roll, complete with a second-to-none view and a very reasonable price, I head over to the Bite-Into-Maine lobster roll food truck located at Fort Williams Park…
Today’s installment of The Golden Dish pays a visit to Urban Sugar Mobile Cafe and B.Good.
I tried the Southern Sugar. Here the donuts are covered in a maple-bourbon drizzle, filled with a maple pastry cream and topped with candied pecans. I had a double box, which I brought to a dinner party I was attending afterwards. As soon as I arrived everyone saw what I had in my hands and made a mad dash for these fabulous looking pastries. They were gone in a flash before we even had dinner.
The Maine Sunday Telegram has published a review of Salvage BBQ.
Salvage BBQ is an overall good experience. What Salvage BBQ gets right, is quite good, especially the atmosphere, the drinks, and most importantly – the meat. Stick with the basics, and enjoy!
Eat Maine has published a review of The North Point, and
As Noah Talmatch points out, there are a lot of fantastic places to eat in Portland, but those aren’t necessarily the spots you go to kick back and socialize. And while we have some great neighborhood bars, even the best pub grub can feel heavy after a few too many UFOs (unidentified fried objects). It was with this observation that The North Point, a casual yet decidedly Parisian flavored restaurant, was born.
Maine a la Carte blogger Meredith Goad has written about the cheese selection at Piccolo.
They’ve only been open about three weeks or so, and this was my first visit. I decided to indulge in the cheeseboard, and these cheeses, imported from Abruzzi by Bob Marcelli of Marcelli Fromaggio, were so outstanding I thought I would share them with the other cheese lovers out there so you can go try them if you want.
The Portland Phoenix has published a review of Phoever Maine.
None of which would matter if the food were not good, but it is. The pho #4, for example, was a good one. The broth had an almost floral fragrance, and was rich but not too heavy, with an oniony sharpness. Big slices of thin brisket had a great char flavor, while slices of rarer beef were more tender and sweet. With a squeeze of citrus, another of sriracha, and a dash of crunch sprouts and basil, it was a great bowl.
The Golden Dish has published a review of The Front Room.
A continuing qualm that I have with Portland’s dining scene is that there aren’t enough casual restaurants serving moderately priced fare that’s well made and presented in an attractive setting. But that’s just what the Front Room is all about—a neighborhood haunt (even if you’re from away) where a good time and good food are generally assured.