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.
The USM Free Press has published a review of Cinque Terre.
Overall, dining at Cinque Terre is a tasty and relaxing experience. Their atmosphere and unique dishes are well worth the money, but for college students, this might be a place to visit only on special occasions. If you do wish to visit Cinque Terre, be sure to make a reservation, especially on the weekends and during the summer months. They have become extremely popular with locals and tourists alike, so if you want to enjoy their authentic Italian cuisine be sure to call ahead.
Seth and Jenner from Where is Jenner’s Mind have collaborated with their friend Sarah Kleinman on a Boston Eats video review of Susan’s Fish & Chips.
The Portland Phoenix Best of Portland Readership Poll results are now available online. There are more than 100 categories ranging from from Best Asian Restaurant (Green Elephant) to Best Wine/Liquor Store (RSVP).
There were a few double category winner and Silly’s was a triple champion with wins in Best Dessert Place, Best Sandwich/Wrap, and Best Waitstaff/Service.
Congratulations to Joe Ricchio for taking home the win in the Best Food Blog category for his site Portland Food Coma.
The Portland Phoenix has published a review of Veranda Noodle Bar.
It’s a good sign if your kitchen is so busy it keeps blowing a fuse, and while we waited for a table among the folks picking up take-out we saw the lights go dim three times. Thanks to the crowd the service was a bit slow, but very pleasant. The owner worked the room with the collar turned up on a polo shirt the same pink color of the sugarcane appetizer we tried — a big ball of ground shrimp wrapped around a sugar stalk like a drumstick — a bit spongy in texture with a smoky grilled flavor.
The Phoenix’s Best of Portland readership poll results are being announced tonight. The final results will be making their way on to the newspaper’s site sometime Thursday morning. Distribution of the paper newspaper itself was delayed a day to keep the winner’s list secret.
Appetite Portland has published a review of Po’Boys & Pickles.
A toffee bread pudding was – in a word – killer. Too stuffed to eat in the restaurant, we carted it home and fought over the too-small portion. I’ll definitely go back to try the fried shrimp po’ boy, the gumbo and my very own order of pudding.
A call to my friend with my assessment yielded a stunned pause, and, finally, “A good po’ boy in Maine. Well, that’s almost enough to make my grandpa roll over in his grave.”
Portland Eats has published a “First Bites” review of Kamasouptra.
Based on a few soup samples and my bowl of chili, the restaurant is a great option for a quick, hearty, and satisfying lunch.
Portland Eats has published a review of Otto Pizza and their new Enzo wine bar/dining area.
Before Enzo opened, your dining choices at Otto were limited to the few seats at the restaurant, standing outside on Congress, or take-out to enjoy at home. All are workable options, particularly when talking about pies of this quality. However, pizza is at its best when freshly prepared and straight from the oven (with a cold beer). Thankfully, with the recent expansion, Otto has created a comfortable and inviting space in which to enjoy the city’s best pizza.
Travels with Hilary has published a review of The Porthole.
Waitress arrived at the table with a smile, menus and coffee pot in hand. I kept it simple with poached eggs and one of the homemade biscuits. Eggs were perfectly poached; that 75¢ biscuit turned out to be a gigunda masterpiece. Yeah, the Porthole is my kinda breakfast joint.