The 207 Foodie has published a review of Compass Rose.
Overall, Compass Rose is like a pearl, still in the shell. It may have yet to be truly discovered, but I know that once you do, you’ll come back. The meat, the seafood…it’s all truly decadent and fantastic, and anybody that loves great food in a great place will come back for more. Located on Fore Street, Compass Rose is soon to be your new favorite. Try it out and you’ll see why.
Peter Peter Portland Eater has published a review of JP’s Bistro.
JP’s Bistro clearly has a following. There’s no doubt they are doing something right. The food was very good and my app was among the best stuffed mushrooms I have ever had. The wait staff was extraordinarily well-versed on the menu. They worked together better than the staff at most restaurants, helping each other when necessary and never seeming rushed at our table even though they were very busy. But there were some mistakes made on the night we were there. The biggest mistake was obviously the delayed food…
The Old Pine Tree has posted a survey of her favorite coffee shops in Portland. (via Vrai-lean-uh)
My favorite spot is probably Arabica. I say probably because it’s hard to pick a favorite these days. I like Arabica for their coffee. It’s solid. It’s always good. It’s never burnt tasting. I’m not sure if it’s the absolute number one best, but it is consistent, and consistently good, and that counts for a lot. I also like Arabica for the atmosphere. It always feels inviting there…
The Press Herald has published a review of the Portside Picnic food truck.
Portside Picnic seems to have a lot of lobster for a truck, so I tried the lobster taco. It came in a warm and very fresh flour tortilla. The lobster meat was sauteed and topped with fresh, thinly sliced red cabbage, tomatoes and a great homemade salsa.
The taco was great, with just a little kick of spice. (There is a shelf of hot sauces and condiments to choose from if you want more heat.) For just $1, I also got a small order of organic french fries, which were hand-cut, fresh out of the fryer and full of potato flavor.
You can find Portside Picnic in the Back Cove parking lot where they’ve leased a permanent location from the city.
Love Cupcakes (#14) and Bite into Maine (#4) made it on to the GoLocalProv list of the 25 Best Food Trucks in New England.
The Blueberry Files has written up her experience on the Barbecue Friendly Reds tour by Wine Wise. For this event, she and the other participants visited Bonobo, Hot Suppa, Local 188 and Outliers.
The July issue of The Bollard is now available on newsstands. It includes:
The July issue of US Airways Magazine includes a profile of Portland. The articles highlights Bite into Maine, Eventide, Fore Street, Micucci’s, The Holy Donut, Novare Res, Standard Baking, Boda, and LFK.
Peter Peter Portland Eater has published a review of Fore Street.
There was no doubt the meal made us happy. I was thrilled with the portion size. It wasn’t a cheap night at $140 after tip for two people but the meal did include two apps, two entrees, two sides, and a drink. For a special night it was worth it. I’d recommend Fore Street for those times when you’re looking to impress. They’ll provide an excellent meal, but it would probably be too pricey for the average person to visit on a regular basis. Give it a shot and add it to your special occasion list. And make your reservations early because they get booked really quickly.
The Golden Dish has published a review of Emilitsa,
For a main course I chose duck. Here the breast was pan-roasted to medium rare, settled in a sauce made from a reduction of Attiki honey, Metaxa, balsamic and wild fennel pollen. It was accompanied by fingerlings roasted in duck fat and grilled asparagus. Every component of the dish jived to deliver great nuance of flavor and texture.
and Eat Maine has published a review of Blue Rooster.
Sansonetti and his crew have created an approachable, but different sandwich shop. As someone who works in the restaurant business, I know that the biggest compliment is to have industry people visit regularly and speak highly of an establishment. The Blue Rooster tests my limits of self-control, both in terms of how much I order while I’m there and how often I allow myself to visit. And that’s a good thing.