Category: Reviews

Down East has published a review of Sonny’s.

Where Local 188 pays homage to old-world, Iberian flavors and favorites, Sonny’s spices things up with New World influences. Caribbean cuisine joins Latin and South American staples like rice and beans, arepas, tamales, mariscadas, ceviches — bold, bright, coarse flavors with just enough refinement to, in general, produce balanced, satisfying dishes.

The July issue of the magazine also includes a guide to good eating that gives a nod to Novare Res and 5 sandwich spots in Portland.

Down East has published a review of Sonny’s.

Where Local 188 pays homage to old-world, Iberian flavors and favorites, Sonny’s spices things up with New World influences. Caribbean cuisine joins Latin and South American staples like rice and beans, arepas, tamales, mariscadas, ceviches — bold, bright, coarse flavors with just enough refinement to, in general, produce balanced, satisfying dishes.

The July issue of the magazine also includes a guide to good eating that gives a nod to Novare Res and 5 sandwich spots in Portland.

Soooo . . . You Really Like Cats has published a review of a 2009 meal at Miyake.

I suppose I should wrap up this post with some meaningful conclusion. But honestly, the only thing coming to mind is Joe nagging me for not returning sooner rather than later. To which I can only solemnly nod in agreement. It’s been too long indeed. Masa-san, watashi o matte kudasai!

The Blueberry Files has published a review of the eats at the Bazkari food cart.

Our sandwich was good; the ham was salty and the Manchego didn’t melt very well, giving it a nice bite. I’m also intrigued by this Salmoroja- I want to experience this great cold soup in its original form. But putting tomato soup on a grilled cheese is pretty genius- it’s like it’s already been dipped for you!

The Blueberry Files has published her tasting notes from a “Kraut-Off” between the sauerkrauts from Morse’s (available at Rosemont?) and Thirty Acre Farm (available at the Farmers Market).

Morse’s sauerkraut is more mild than TAF’s version. It is slightly more vinegary, less salty, and doesn’t have too much of an aftertaste. It’s super crunchy and juicy; very fresh tasting. It certainly doesn’t pack the punch of the garlic sour pickles, which get you in the same spot that Sour Warheads candy do.

The Portland Phoenix has published a review of Katahdin.

An appetizer of Maine shrimp and corn cakes was expertly done. Just enough of a lime crème fraiche was drizzled over the cakes to cut the sweetness of the corn and shrimp with some creaminess and sour, without making things soggy. The exterior offered a nice crunch, but the oil did not invade the interior. The plate was sprinkled with many more juicy-sweet little shrimp.

Po’Boys & Pickles received 4 stars from the Taste & Tell review in today’s Maine Sunday Telegram.

Fried oyster salad ($8.50) is a surefire solution to the perpetual hunger for fried oysters. Set on top of a salad of pickled green beans, sliced cucumber, grape tomatoes and mesclun in a mustardy vinaigrette with dollops of remoulade, the oysters are juicy and perfect, encapsulated in thin, golden crunch.

The Maine Sunday Telegram also published the results of their 24th Annual Readers’ Poll today.

We culled all this from our 24th Annual Audience Readers’ Poll. It’s long been a trusty gauge of what Mainers like best in the areas of fun, food and frolic. But this year, it was revamped with a focus on summer.

Po’Boys & Pickles received 4 stars from the Taste & Tell review in today’s Maine Sunday Telegram.

Fried oyster salad ($8.50) is a surefire solution to the perpetual hunger for fried oysters. Set on top of a salad of pickled green beans, sliced cucumber, grape tomatoes and mesclun in a mustardy vinaigrette with dollops of remoulade, the oysters are juicy and perfect, encapsulated in thin, golden crunch.

The Maine Sunday Telegram also published the results of their 24th Annual Readers’ Poll today.

We culled all this from our 24th Annual Audience Readers’ Poll. It’s long been a trusty gauge of what Mainers like best in the areas of fun, food and frolic. But this year, it was revamped with a focus on summer.

Diet for a Small City has published a review of Sabieng.

It turned out to be worth the wait.  The crunchy Pad Thai was outstanding: the combination of thin rice noodles with the crunchy egg noodles and chopped green onions brought the dish a dynamic and satisfying texture.  The spicing was virtually perfect: tangy, sweet, and spicy.  I forced a small forkful upon each of my friends so that they, too, could bear witness to the enchanting balance of flavors and textures.  “I should have ordered that,” was what more than one person said.