Category: Reviews

Portland Magazine has published a review of Katahdin.

The major draw here, aside from the gorgeous bar and glamor perspective, is the wood grilling. Firing up with almond, oak, and apple wood, chef and owner Becky Lee Simmons puts out some mighty mean fare, including my hanger steak ($26). A sure-fire winner, succulent slices of tender meat cooked exactly as requested (for me rare, and Simmons nailed it) are complemented with scrumptious potato purée, braised greens, and rich, bounteous steak jus.

This issue also includes the magazine’s list of 2012 food events taking place across the state.

Instant Portland has published a review of GoBerry.

The yogurt was the real surprise. I have to confess for being sort of addicted to the frozen yogurt served at That National Chain that you find at the mall, but the GoBerry yogurt has cured that forever. The original flavor was tart and tangy, rich and creamy, with the same firm, full texture you find in the best of handmade high-fat ice creams.

Food Republic has included Otto in a list of their 20 favorite pizzerias in the nation.

The Dogfish Bar & Grille on Free Street received 4 stars from the review in today’s Maine Sunday Telegram.

Dogfish Bar and Grille elevates the concept of neighborhood bar. The food is the hearty comfort type, well-prepared and presented in all forms — dinner, sandwich, salad, dessert and snack. Local music and art add to the experience, and there are dining options for everyone — downstairs in the bar, upstairs in the intimate dining room, and two outside decks for warm weather. I am imagining the Dogfish as a terrific first date or “catch up with a friend” choice — intimate, many food and drink choices, good music, good service and a sense of being local, but still off the beaten path.

Instant Portland has published a review of LeRoux Kitchen.

Here’s what the locals know about LeRoux Kitchen: if you need something — anything — for your kitchen, be it a humble whisk or a high-end stockpot you’ve been saving up for years to get, then LeRoux is the place to go. Sure, there’s that place in the Mall, with the catalogs and the fancy name, but — I kid you not — their selection pales when compared to the selection at LeRoux.

The Press Herald has published reviews of the Crooked Mile Cafe,

Dare I say it was one of the best sandwiches I’ve ever had? Yep, I’m saying it, and with good reason. First off, the baguette on which it was served was sheer perfection. Crispy yet chewy, it afforded a comfortable home to the dense stack of ham, salami, pepperoni, provolone, lettuce, mayo, oil, vinegar and oregano. (Hold the tomatoes for me, thanks).

and Binga’s Stadium.

I got mine smothered in the Jamaican Jerk sauce, which was absolutely delicious. My friend got the Thai BBQ version, which was equally delicious. She also insisted on getting the fried pickle chips side dish. I’m not as big a fan of them as she is.

I polished off my half order of tenders, though, washing it down with some hard cider. There’s nothing like wings and a good drink for a break from the bustle.

Instant Portland has published a review of Cobblestones.

The menu is full of foods you’d find in any sandwich shop from here to Ohio – but the food is clearly crafted with love and care, and that careful attention to the most important thing in food – flavor – is that sets Cobblestones a little apart from the onslaught of salad and sandwich places in this city.

Plush West End received 3 stars from the review in today’s Maine Sunday Telegram.

This bar and tapas lounge offers enough satisfying food to make it a good spot to drop in for a casual dinner and a drink with friends, especially when appetites vary. It’s also a late-night nosh option. The dishes are interesting if not outrageously original, but most are very well-prepared, and a collection makes for an agreeable and filling meal in a relaxing, stylish and spacious atmosphere.