The Golden Dish has published a review of Nosh.
The Blueberry Files has published a review of Boda.
The Miang Kum Som-oh is not to be missed though. The “bite-sized pummelo fruit salad [is served] on betel leaves w/ toasted coconut, peanut, lime, ginger, shrimp & shallots in a palm sugar dressing ($5).” As you can see, these fruit salad bites include a lot of great Thai flavors, and it comes together nicely in a mix of bitter, crunchy, sweet, and herby.
Will Travel for Vegan Food has published a review of Little Lad’s.
What is lesser known about Little Lad’s is that they also have a wonderful bunch of cafes. Our trip in Portland, ME included a stop on Congress Street at Little Lad’s Basket, a quaint eatery which features a menu and a buffet as well as takeaway items like bags of popcorn, pints of frozen vegan desserts, whole grain breads and more.
From Away has published a review of Petite Jacqueline.
Our dinners, they were very fine. Extremely well-crafted, best examples of basic fare. Each cube of tuna was seared immaculately; our only desire was that they were a little more integrated into the the salad, composed of olives, egg, potatoes, string beans and the rest. My medium-rare steak was dead on, seared well and melt-in-the-mouth. Oh, but then. That best portion of a good woman’s meal. Frites so lithe and narrow to call them shoestring would be an insult, crisped, crackling, and lightly drizzled with aioli.
Appetite Portland has published a review of The Thirsty Pig.
The Exchange street purveyor of tasty pig parts slings a Sweet Italian that fairly bursts with fennel flavor. Slapped into a hot-pressed Italian roll and piled high with caramelized red peppers – it truly doesn’t get much better than this juicy, herbed-up sausage. A side of cole slaw also satisfies. Crisp strings of carrot and cabbage float in a light mayo puddle – a gaggle of poppy seeds swimming freely.
Eat Here, Go There has published a review of Green Elephant,
Each time I dine at Green Elephant I find even more reasons to return. Their food is inventive and packed with flavor, the prices are reasonable, and the ambiance is great. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone—from carnivore extraordinaire to vegan lettuce lovers there really is something for every appetite.
and The Spiced Plate has published a review of 13th Cookie.
My favorite, however, was the Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie. It was like a little bit of cookie with a load of almond butter and the perfect balance of chocolate. I felt like I was getting the right balance of protein, energy, and sweetness. I really liked that it wasn’t too sweet (they don’t use white sugar, corn syrup, margarine or shortening, either!), and that they weren’t shy about the almond butter. It was a delight to enjoy, and held me over until lunch time.
Market Street Eats received 3½ stars from the Eat & Run review in today’s Press Herald.
In my wrap, the blue cheese dressing melded with the buffalo chicken spice, and before too long, I had broken into a sweat. The chicken was strips of fresh breast meat, not the deep-fried stuff often associated with buffalo chicken. It was a bit messy, but nothing that three napkins couldn’t handle, and certainly well worth the effort.
Flavor & Zest has published a review of Zapoteca.
For an appetizer, three drinks, three entrees and a dessert, the bill came just under $100. For the portion sizes, the abundance of the ingredients, and the flavors (not to mention the atmosphere and service), it was well worth it. Overall, we had a very pleasant outing to Portland’s newest Mexican restaurant, and it definitely won’t be my last (if for no other reason than to have that tequila caramel).
Joe Ricchio has written a review of the new Miyake for Maine magazine’s new blog.
After personally spending some of the best years of my restaurant career happily employed at the old location, I have to admit that I didn’t want to like the new concept. Though I, and many others, will always miss Spring Street, I can safely say that Miyake has grown up and is moving in a positive new direction.
This is one of the greatest dining experiences in Maine.
Maine Travel Maven has posted a review of Fez.
One taste, and I was planning my return. In a former life, I pursued a graduate degree in Middle Eastern studies, and during that time, I learned what falafel should taste like. This was it. Falafel at it’s most basic is deep-fried chickpeas, but getting the seasoning and textures right can be a challenge. All too often it’s dry and virtually tasteless. No so Fez’s version, which is served on a salad of greens with tomatoes dressed with an herbed tahini dressing that enhanced the flavors. Hands down, this was the best falafel I’ve had in Maine.