Portland Bar Guide has published a review of The Frog & Turtle.
There’s no area of the biz of being a live music gastro pub that these people aren’t ahead on. It’s the closest, coolest escape from the city.
Category: Reviews
Thai-o-rama Reviews: Boda
For the sixth round of the Thai-o-rama (Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, Round 4, Round 5) collaborative food writing project, we selected Boda, Portland’s newest Thai restaurant which is located in Longfellow Square. Boda is the creation of Nattasak Wongsaichua and Danai Sriprasert who also own Green Elephant.
Appetite Portland – read the full review
Oily and aromatic with sesame overtones in a savory broth, the [bitter melon] soup provoked my tastebuds like little I’ve tried before or since. It awoke areas of my tongue I didn’t know existed! A remarkable balance of flavors, it played the role of appetizer to a “T” – kicking my hunger into overdrive.
And it killed with a crisp martini.
Edible Obsessions – read the full review
So, what can I say? Boda, in my book, is the best Thai place in town. If you go, don’t go there with preconceived notions based on Take Out Thai. Go with an empty belly and an open mind. And try a lot of different things. Order enough for left overs, trust me on this the panaeng is quite yummy cold when you’re intoxicated. But, by all means, just go.
Portland Daily Sun (article not available online)
Anyway we set it aside and ordered some shrimp skewers and grilled Thai sticky rice. The rice patty had a nutty crunchiness on the outside, which contrasted with the gummy softness inside, a great side dish to the shrimp and spicy chili garlic lime dipping sauce.
Where is Jenner’s Mind – read the full review
all in all, this was a pretty good meal. first off, i have never seen any of these things on a menu at any other thai restaurant, so they get points for showing me something different. second, even though there were a couple of items that i didn’t really care for, the things i did like were really great.
i would go back just for the cocktails, dessert, and people watching.
For additional perspectives check out one of these earlier reviews:
- Maine Sunday Telegram (5/2/2010)
- Portland Eats (3/26/2010)
- Edible Obsessions (3/9/2010)
Review of Boda
Boda has received 4 stars from the Taste & Tell review in today’s Maine Sunday Telegram.
But go at dinner hour and taste more of another kind of Thai food, more delicate in seasoning and yet rougher in texture, more exciting in flavor and meatier than the Thai dishes you are likely to have already encountered.
Today’s paper also includes a report on the opening day of the Portland Farmers Market.
Review of Merry Table
Travels with Hilary has published a review of The Merry Table.
My poireaux crepe was elegant in its simplicity and absolutely divine. The accompanying small salad of greens, dressed in the house Dijon vinaigrette, provided the perfect counterpoint. While big eaters might find the servings on the small side, I found it to be the perfect proportion.
Review of Paciarino
Down East has published a review of Paciarino.
If after visiting Paciarino you’re hooked by Barbiero and de Savino’s cooking — and it would be hard not to be — you can pick up some of their products to take home. (Soon, you’ll even be able to order them online.) They sell their own fresh and frozen pastas and sauces, as well as specialty items imported from Italy. “Pasta and sauce, the stuff with which we grew up, is our big love,” de Savino says. “It feels good to share it.”
Casa Novello & Munjoy Hill Mimosa
Today’s Portland Daily Sun includes a look at Portland Dine Around’s 2-1 deal in the context of a review of Casa Novello in Westbrook,
Price: $16.99 is the high end of the spectrum for the most popular 2-4-1 entrée of Casa Chicken Marsala. Casa’s version is an enormous portion of fresh chicken breast, onions, mushrooms, and marsala wine, sautéed with cream and oil. It is rich, and perhaps artery hardening, and well worth the extra 15 minutes on the tread mill (order it over penne so the sauce can get in the little ridges).
and a report on the Munjoy Hill Mimosa,
Beware, ye lovers of drink: The “Munjoy Hill Mimosa” gave me the smack-down. It’s a deceptive concoction, a vague mixture of Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer, and orange juice, mixed to taste.
Casa Novello & Munjoy Hill Mimosa
Today’s Portland Daily Sun includes a look at Portland Dine Around’s 2-1 deal in the context of a review of Casa Novello in Westbrook,
Price: $16.99 is the high end of the spectrum for the most popular 2-4-1 entrée of Casa Chicken Marsala. Casa’s version is an enormous portion of fresh chicken breast, onions, mushrooms, and marsala wine, sautéed with cream and oil. It is rich, and perhaps artery hardening, and well worth the extra 15 minutes on the tread mill (order it over penne so the sauce can get in the little ridges).
and a report on the Munjoy Hill Mimosa,
Beware, ye lovers of drink: The “Munjoy Hill Mimosa” gave me the smack-down. It’s a deceptive concoction, a vague mixture of Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer, and orange juice, mixed to taste.
Review of Borealis
The Examiner has published a review of Borealis Breads Bakery & Bistro.
Come early (they open at 6.30a.m.) and enjoy breakfast: Maine Oatmeal simmering in apple juice accompanied by walnuts, raisins or cranberries, sweetened-up with brown sugar which would leave The Rolling Stones experiencing satisfaction which would make Sara smile.
Review of Nosh
Portland Magazine has published a review of Nosh Kitchen Bar.
The tantalizing plate also whetted our appetites with Piedmont-style salami, rich roast Porchetta, and a most robust pork lardo garnished with just the right herbs, extra virgin olive oil, pickled beets and onions, delicious apricot mustarda, and moderately hot red and green peppers. Superb, and only $10.
Sweet Marguerites Takes Home Silver
Sweet Marguerites has received 2 Silver sofi awards from NASFT for their 12-pack of Fleur de Sel Caramels and for their 12-pack of assorted chocolates. Sweet Marguerites is also a finalist for the gold sofi awards which will be announced June 28.