Category: Reviews

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.

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 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.

Portland Eats has published a review of Bazkari Catering.

The “bocata de jamon y manchego” (ham and cheese sandwich) is a great example of letting high-quality ingredients shine…I love food like this: a good, simple, sandwich, composed with great care.  My next deli ham and swiss sandwich is sure to pale in comparison.

Broke 207 has published a review of Kamasouptra.

…my soup was really good, a little on the salty side, but flavorful and totally busting with fresh vegetables. my friend’s chili on the other hand was AMAZING. as close to veg chili perfection as i have ever encountered. my entire meal with $1.50 bottled water was $6.81…

The Portland Phoenix has published a review of Nosh.

Finally Nosh answers the question: where next, poutine? Last year’s trend gets a pretty nice new treatment at Nosh. The steak-cut fries are crisp, but the thicker cut preserves the inner potato from greasy obliteration. They don’t overdo it with the thin gravy, or the soft cheese, so you don’t end up with a plate of goop. Little squares of pork belly, maybe a bit too crisp, mingle with the fries.

Serious Eats has published reviews of The Lobster Shack,

If you’re going to have a lobster or crab roll in Maine, it should probably be here.

and 158 Pickett Street Cafe (via a post on Portland Psst)

They are a hoot, not to mention covered in tattoos. In conclusion, bagels plus Maine plus tattoos equals delicious. Never thought that equation would exist.

For the fifth round of the Thai-o-rama (Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, Round 4) collaborative food writing project, a skeleton crew tackled Mekhong Thai on Forest Ave.
Edible Obsessions – read the full review

Now, when I opened up my container of Drunken Noodles with Chicken, I was quite excited. The dish smelled wonderful and the portion was more than generous. And, on the first few bites, I thought it to be one of the best. But then the burning in my mouth took over to the point of nearly being inedible. This wasn’t the feel good burn I normally associate with this dish . . .

Portland Daily Sun

I visited the place last week and have decided to be brief then be gone: Average food, average service. Worth neither avoiding nor making a special trip.

Portland Food Heads – read the full review

The Pad Thai (although not exactly true to the opposing glamor shot) was probably the best I’ve had yet between Sala Thai and Pom’s Thai Taste. Crispy, juicy chicken and a well-balanced sauce actually delivered a decent amount of flavor. Certainly not the best Pad Thai I’ve had, and I’m quite convinced it’s not the best in town either. But it was pretty good, and I wouldn’t hesitate from picking some up for a lazy weeknight dinner.

The Blueberry Files – read the full review

Over Mekhong Thai does not make my list of go-to places for Thai food in Portland. After we ordered, I noticed a table stand that was their Pho menu. Maybe I’ll include it in my tour of Portland’s Pho dishes, but I will keep searching for the best Thai in Portland.

For more information on the restaurant visit their website: www.mekhongthai.com.