The Blueberry Files has published a review of Walter’s.
Having never been to Walter’s for more than drinks and appetizers, I took advantage of their Restaurant Week menu to see if I’d been missing out by failing to frequent this Portland mainstay. Unfortunately, while the meal did have some highlights, I found the experience to be underwhelming, and Walter’s did not make my list of go-to dining spots.
The Maine Sunday Telegram has published a review of LFK.
Without intending to — just because they sounded good — we ended up with three vegetarian dishes out of four total. But that itself is worthy of note. Here is a pub kitchen, of all places, and a tiny one at that, that knows how to cook meatless entrees with flair and aplomb.
But by no means is meat overlooked. The hamburger ($10) was thick, hand-formed, juicy-greasy and served with garlic mayonnaise on a dark, toasty pretzel roll from Rosemont Bakery. Excellent.
Eat Maine has published a review of Walter’s,
Even in the midst of a busy Restaurant Week, Walter’s did not disappoint. I’m impressed by the entire experience—the service, atmosphere, and creative flavor combinations. I look forward to my next visit when I can try that lobster macaroni and cheese one more time.
the Kennebec Journal has published a review of Sea Glass Restaurant based on a recent Argentine wine dinner,
We dined for two hours before we had dessert, but we didn’t notice the time flying by. The housemade dessert, grilled chocolate and olive oil cake, came with a goat cheese gelato, poached figs, Marcona almonds and fudge sauce. Yes, it was as good as it sounds.
and The Golden Dish has published a review of David’s Opus Ten.
With 8 courses to go anticipation of each dish was an adventure itself. Before we knew it we were presented with one of his glorious signature devises, butter-poached lobster. It was set atop a risotto cake in a tantalizing citrus-truffle cream. The risotto melted in your mouth along with the lobster perfumed with lemon and truffles.
The Beer Babe has published a review of Peak Organic Espresso Amber.
Instead of overwhelming me with a plume of coffee aroma, this beer offered up a lot more subtle profile. There was definitely a malt-forward aroma, and it’s almost like the coffee came in as a gentle suggestion towards the end of each whiff. The taste was unusually balanced – with a great wash of malt and complementary coffee flavors. However, the coffee flavor seemed just perfectly distributed throughout what would have been a good beer to begin with.
The Press Herald has published a review of the Miss Portland Diner.
While a lot of places advertise homemade hash, the stuff at Miss Portland Diner passes every eye and tongue test where others might not. First, the shreds of corned beef are big, tender and meaty, not finely minced or ground to a pulp. There are carrots, celery and onions that have obviously been chopped by hand.
The Blueberry Files and Vrai-lean-uh collaborated on writing reviews of the lunch service at Bresca.
It’s the best burger I’ve had in a long, long time. It has bacon and cheddar cheese and mayo and mustard and ketchup and the juices run down your hand and it’s just really, really fantastic.[Vrai-lean-uh]
Lunch at Bresca is more than a mid-day obligation to refuel oneself for the rest of the day. Rather, it made me a lady who lunches, one who orders white wine and a salad, who doesn’t have to go back to the office, and can then stroll about the Old Port, window shopping. It made me feel like I was on vacation. [The Blueberry Files]
Map & Menu has published a review Bonobo.
There is no shortage of tasty looking pizzas on the standard menu at Bonobo, but Meredith and I couldn’t take our eyes off of that Saturday’s special – the Peruvian with blue potatoes, ricotta, and bacon.
Photo Credit: Map & Menu
The Bollard has published a review of Three Buoys Seafood Shanty and Grille.
Before I get into the whole “I would never know this place serves breakfast” bit — and have no fear, it’s coming — let me just cut to the chase. You have to go to 3 Buoys Seafood Shanty & Grille for breakfast. Tomorrow, if not sooner. It’s that good. If you don’t, and they decide to stop serving breakfast because business is too slow, I’m going to be pissed and will hold you personally responsible. Got it? Great, now we can get started.
The Maine Sunday Telegram has published a review of Ribollita.
Ribollita’s long-standing reputation is well-deserved. Order handmade pasta (especially the gnocchi) in this rustic, romantic neighborhood trattoria, and have it served by friendly and food-loving staff. The signature ribollita soup is outstanding, and each of the exclusively Italian wines show thought in both selection and price point. For some of the best Tuscany-inspired dishes in the area, Ribollita is the place to go.
Lobster Gal has published a review of Bite into Maine.
Bun was your standard split top white bun, perfectly buttery grilled on both. I had heard the hype about Bite Into Maine being one of the great lobster rolls in Maine and I must say, every bit of it is true. The meat is perfectly cooked, tender, flavorful, chunks, generous amount, minimal spongies, and perfect meat:bread ratio…