The Maine Sunday Telegram has published a review of Susan’s Fish and Chips.
Susan’s Fish-n-Chips is a local treasure on outer Forest Avenue. The lack of ambience becomes a sort of meta/alt-ambience. Go to Susan’s for the fried fresh seafood. The staff is friendly and welcoming, portions are great, and the price is right.
The Blueberry Files has posted a first look at MJ’s, the new wine bar that opened Wednesday in the One City Center building.
I hear ‘wine bar,’ and I think ‘stuffy.’ But this place, run by an affable man named Mark who used to bartend at Little Tap House, has not one fleck of pretentiousness. The staff is clearly knowledgeable, but will help you out when you just want a glass of wine and don’t care what it is. I think MJ’s wine bar is a welcome addition to this awkward little corner of space where Monument Square meets Free Street.
The Press Herald has published a review of Wannawaf,
It was an interesting blend of flavors, but I wished the brie pieces had been a little larger, because most of the chunks blended into the batter and got a little lost. When all the flavors came together in one bite, it was heaven.
All of the savory waffle options cost $6.89 — add a cup of coffee, and the entire meal will set you back $9 and change.
and a bar review of Nosh.
But what about Nosh as simply a bar — does it stand alone? Is it possible to walk into Nosh and not be tempted to order a pail of fries (and a charcuterie plate, fried pickles and fried cheese curds)?
The short answer is no — it’s nearly impossible. But anyone could tell you that.
Today’s paper also includes this week’s What Ales You column.
Map & Menu has publish a survey of their favorite lobster rolls in Maine.
The task involved a number of miles in the car, a new found love for New England hotdog buns, a gracious amount of butter and mayo, and of course, plenty of pounds of that tasty red meat, but these are a few of our very favorites for the next time you’re in Vacationland.
The 207 Foodie has published a review of Boda.
Now that I’ve tried Boda in the evening, I look forward to trying it for dinner and getting to order off the entire menu. I will be back, and I have a feeling I’m going to leave knowing I’ve found my favorite Thai place in Portland…
The Golden Dish has published a review of the Portland & Rochester Public House.
For entrees we were blown away by the poached salmon. It’s braised in white grape juice and served with intensely crunchy peeky toe crab fritters. The salmon was exceedingly delicate, a soft melt-in-your-mouth morsel of fish.
Boston food blogger In and Around Town recently paid a visit to Portland and has written about her experiences at Standard Baking, Duckfat, Street & Co. and East Ender.
Everything at East Ender was out of this world. Who would have thought that such delicious fried chicken would come out of Maine?! The hoisin BBQ sauce on the pulled pork was surprising and added a fun twist in flavor. The donut was literally the icing on the cake. Going to East Ender for any form of food is a good decision.
Today’s Press Herald includes a review of Brian Boru,
My barbecue was outstanding. I loved the zesty flavor of the barbecue sauce, and I really appreciated that the slaw came as part of the sandwich instead of on the side.
The slaw tempered the tender barbecue just enough to create a nice contrast in flavors and texture, and was not at all juicy to dampen the bun.
a bar review of Outliers,
Cocktails made with beer are a trend that in the wrong hands can go, well, wrong. At Outliers, capable hands mixed up my order, Postman Always Rings Twice (wheat beer, gin, St. Germain, lemon and grapefruit juices and orange bitters), a refreshing, perfectly balanced libation for warm summer evenings. On such nights, the outdoor deck beckons, with its view across Harbor View Park to the bridge.
an interview with the owners of Gelato Fiasco,
Since starting out with little idea how to make gelato, let alone profitably, they have won accolades from Food Network Magazine (top frozen dessert in Maine) and Down East magazine (best ice cream in the state) and a trip to the White House for an event honoring young entrepreneurs.
and the latest installment of the What Ales You column.
The Golden Dish has published a review of Hugo’s.
The range of entrees is fairly extensive but they’re small portions in multiple succession. Roast venison and turnips, asparagus with borage, oyster and pickled shimeji or smoked swordfish belly with beach rose, sea vegetables and kohlrabi are some of the highlights. The dessert list is short but swoon-worthy. My favorite was S’More—smoked chocolate ice cream with spruce shoot and toasted marshmallow.
The Blueberry Files and I stopped by the check out the newly opened Portland & Rochester Public House and she’s posted an article on her blog about the experience.
The draught list is solid, the cocktail list intriguing, and the wine full of things I’d never even heard of. Entrees range are typical proteins – chicken and steak, but with intriguing sides like spatzle. The restaurant is staffed with industry pros, and the space transformed into a hipper, younger joint.
I encourage my fellow bowlers to stop in and check the place out before or after a game. And the rest of you will just have to make the trek down into Bayside to see this place’s potential for yourself.