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.
Today’s Press Herald includes a Eat & Run review of Borealis Bistro,
The panini comes on your choice of bread, and you’ll have a large variety of choices, because all the bread is made right on the premises. The sandwich we tried consisted of a couple of slices of rosemary bread filled with real scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese (your choice of cheese) and sausage links (meat costs extra) that had been sliced in half and grilled. The sandwich stayed piping hot all the way to the office, and was large enough to share.
and a What Ales You column about the honey-based beers for sale at The Honey Exchange.
The favorite honey beer among my tasters — and they varied over the past month from a crowd of seven to just me — was Brooklyn Local 2, a strong, dark Belgian ale with 9 percent alcohol that cost about $8.50 for a 750-milliliter bottle.
The honey was just a background in this fruity, spicy and complex beer with a wonderfully thick body. The Belgian dark candy sugar combines with the wildflower honey. Seven people tasted this one, and they all loved it.
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.
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.
Edible Obsessions has published a review of the New Year’s Eve dinner at Bresca.
While this may have been a one off menu for Bresca, I hope that Chef Desjarlais considers doing this sort of themed menu every year, perhaps for the celebration of the Chinese New Year. The soup, hands down, was the best dish I’ve had all year and the XO noodles and ‘Little Jewels’ weren’t far behind. Not a bad way to end the year.