Category: Reviews

Two new food blogs have been added to the Food Map:

• Breaking Bread with Joe is written by Joe Reed, a graduate of Baltimore’s International Culinary College and who works in the food service industry. His most recent post is a review of Schulte & Herr.
• Burger Meister Meister is written by a group of friends who write up a new burger review of a restaurant every week. They just published their 22nd post, a review of the Dogfish Cafe burger. They’re looking for suggestions on where to review next.

The Portsmouth Herald has published a review of Zapoteca and Taco Escobarr.

Mexican cuisine is just like any other — you can dress it up or dress it down and both can be delicious, which is why I wanted to give an overview of two Mexican/Southwestern spots, yes, up in Portland, Maine, and both worth telling you about.

I’ll start with a more refined Mexican restaurant and end with the one that you might find yourself in after you hit a few bars or before hitting them for a late night.

Eat Here. Go There. has published a review of Duckfat.

Overall, I think this is great high brow pub grub in Portland. Its ever-so-slightly off the beaten path location only adds to the charm of it. The laid back vibe of both the staff and the patrons is contagious, and no one seems to be in a hurry for anything here (though I will say food comes out fast and hot). The exposed brick walls are lined with magnet boards to come up with your own magnetic poem or phrase to just while away the hours drinking and eating great food.

Edible Obsessions has published a review of Artemisia Cafe.

So, when you’re looking for a spot to pop out to brunch this weekend, consider forgoing the usual haunts and take a trip to my neighborhood and stop in to Artemesia Cafe and, for the love of God, someone try the Sausage and Biscuits.

The Bollard has published a survey of neighborhood bars.

Let’s start out at Mama’s Crowbar (189 Congress St.), a little hole in the wall about a block above Washington Ave. It’s a mother-and-daughter-run joint that specializes in American craft beers. Common tap selections include stouts and ales from the likes of Allagash, Dogfish Head, and Oxbow, the brewery in Newcastle established last year. You won’t find liquor at Mama’s, but you will find nearly three dozen bottled and canned beer options priced between $3 and $7. PBR is not among them, because Mama doesn’t approve of their high fructose corn syrup.

Instant Portland has published a review of Bakery on the Hill.

I was going through shops in the East End, and at ever single one, I had the same conversation. “Have you checked out Bakery on the Hill yet? It’s amazing.”

When your neighbors consistently talk you up so highly, what can a poor blogger do but follow their advice.

From Away has published a review of Roma Pizza.

Owner Luca Pizzuti delivers perfectly on the fundamentals of the plain cheese slice, and then, because he can, expands the orbit of his pizza-making prowess to include more exotic toppings and ingredients that each dazzle and delight, all in a thickly-accented singsong that is enough to keep his customers smiling. It’s an honest-to-goodness slice bar, with plenty of piping hot, creative, carefully-made pizzas, ready at almost any time of day. Stop by without agenda, take a seat, and let Luca feed you with whatever is just out of the oven, and whatever he thinks is best. It’s an afternoon well-spent, and is Old Port pizza not to be missed.

Edible Obsessions has published a review of Y-Lime’s Gourmet.

I chose the Chocolate Pomegranate right off the bat. The use of fresh pomegranate seeds, nestled atop a dollop of ganache, then vanilla buttercream, intrigued me greatly. When you bit into the cake, the fresh sheets popped and released a lovely tart and tangy juice that balanced the rich dark chocolate cake very nicely.

Today’s Press Herald includes reviews of Roma Pizza,

Each slice was distinctive. The pear and blue cheese was most surprising. I took a bite with reluctance, but was pleased with both the texture and sprite nature of the pear. The pairing of tastes was perfect, and the pear slice retained its substance. It was neither soft nor droopy.

and a bar review of Seanson’s Grille.