The Blueberry Files has published a review of the January edition of Pocket Brunch.
For additional photos of the event see the Broadturn Farm blog.
Map & Menu has published a review of Duckfat.
I opted for the roasted pork belly panini with fennel relish, jalapeno, and caramelized miso, and Meredith ordered the cream of tomato fennel soup with ciabatta croutons and asiago. The easiest decision was the large fry, because going to Duckfat without ordering fries is akin to walking down the Champs-Élysées in an American flag unitard – just don’t do it.
Photo Credit: Map & Menu
pArts has published a review of Zen Chinese Bistro.
We’ve waited a long time in Portland (and surrounding area) for not even great Chinese, but DECENT Chinese. When I first learned they were opening, I was disappointed to see the menu was, essentially the same American/Chinese food offered at every other Chinese eatery. My disappointment turned to joy upon realizing that though the dishes shared the same names, the versions of these dishes at Zen were head and shoulders above anything I’ve had anywhere else in Maine since the departure of the now-defunct “Stir Crazy” (great food, strange atmosphere, unfortunate name).
The Maine Sunday Telegram has published a review of Bayou Kitchen.
From start to finish, the Bayou Kitchen was a warm and casual respite from the winter chill.
Service was a perfect blend of friendly and sassy, and the food prepared with an expert and subtle hand. Flavors were layered, and the menu showed an intelligent blend of options — each representing the Louisiana theme, but not catapulting it into caricature.
I will be back, earlier next time, to linger and savor.
The Golden Dish has published a review of Kushiya Benkay.
Kushiya Benkay is a very intimate and likable restaurant. The wait staff is good and so very gracious. And the food is not complicated by the usual kickshaws of more sophisticated, trendier fusion fare found in so many other places around town.
Map & Menu has published a summary of their favorite meals of 2012.
Michael & I are thrilled to share the next part of our 2012 favorites with you all – the best dining experiences in our beloved Portland, Maine. This is by no means a comprehensive list of all of our local favorites, only a recap of the places that we shared with you all in the last year. Upon finishing up a meal in town we more often than not talk about how lucky we are to live in a city with such incredible culinary offerings. After reading this post, I think you’ll see what we mean!
The Press Herald has published a review of Veranda Asian Market,
I decided to stick with takeout, which is prepared to order in a kitchen in the back of the store. On my first visit, I tried a plate of grilled sliced beef, jasmine rice and salad for $12.95. The beef was tender, the rice well-cooked, and the salad much tastier than I expected it to be on first glance.
and Novare Res.
There are plenty of bars in Portland that offer an extensive selection, but none quite like Novare Res Bier Cafe. The drink menu is literally a book listing 25 rotating taps, two hand pumps and more than 500 varieties of bottled beer.
Eventide has made it on to Find Eat Drink’s list of the top 50 restaurants in North America to eat at in 2013.
From big cities to tiny towns, Texas BBQ to Vancouver dim sum to a Maryland crab shack, here are 50 North American restaurants the Pros think are worth going out of your way to dine at in 2013. Some are new, some are classic, some are trendy, some off the beaten path, but all serve delicious food.
The Golden Dish has published a review of The Corner Room,
While the Corner Room is not exactly like being on Little Italy’s Mulberry Street I’m glad to have rediscovered this stylish Old Port dining venue, where the food, drink and good times are almost always on the menu.
and Eat Maine has published a review of Sea Glass.
The menu at the Sea Glass is simple, traditional, and executed perfectly. The food mirrors the setting in perfect harmony—they are both simple, yet elegant. Familiar, yet spectacular.
The Press Herald has published reviews of Rosie’s,
As it has for many people, Rosie’s became our regular pub. We appreciated the familiarity of the place, the casual nature of the space and the friendliness of the staff. The quality of the food and beer selection were givens, but not our motivating factor for going there. We just liked the place and how we were treated.
and Gritty’s.
I could be wrong, but I feel like Gritty McDuff’s (fondly known to most as just Gritty’s) is a fan favorite of the Old Port. It’s one of those bars that kind of feels like home despite its size and how many people it serves on a daily basis.