Category: Reviews

The Blueberry Files has published a review of Skinny Cart BBQ

So here it is, in all it’s meaty, saucy glory. Definitely hard to eat- super messy, with lots of beef and onions to drag out into your lap as you over look the industrialness that is the backside of Marginal Way. But the sauce is sweet, tomatoey, and peppery (or maybe that was the bacon, yes!), and the meat is pink and juicy.

and so has Edible Obsessions,

Lightly charred, but gorgeously pink, beef is more than generously doused with a homemade sauce, added bacon and caramelized onions. While the meat and onions were great, the sauce reminded me a bit too much of that dreaded childhood BBQ. A hint too sweet and a bit too heavy with the black pepper, I would have liked about half of the sauce that was there.

Portland Eats has published a review of Po’Boys & Pickles.

In short, real thought has gone into making Po’Boys & Pickles feel like a true New Orleans po’ boy shop here in Portland.  Will you find better po’ boys in New Orleans? Of course.  But, the sandwiches at PB&P would not be out of place at many neighborhood shops in the Crescent City.  Enjoying a cold beer, a cup of gumbo, and an oyster po’ boy here is as close as I’ll get to New Orleans before I next visit my favorite city.

Portland Eats has published a review of Po’Boys & Pickles.

In short, real thought has gone into making Po’Boys & Pickles feel like a true New Orleans po’ boy shop here in Portland.  Will you find better po’ boys in New Orleans? Of course.  But, the sandwiches at PB&P would not be out of place at many neighborhood shops in the Crescent City.  Enjoying a cold beer, a cup of gumbo, and an oyster po’ boy here is as close as I’ll get to New Orleans before I next visit my favorite city.

Travels with Hilary has published a review of El Rayo.

…The soup was good, not stellar, but good. I would have liked more punch–not heat, but punch; it veered toward bland. The fish taco was very good, but frankly, I think the Baja-style fish taco served at Loco Poco’s Tacos, in Kittery, is better (and I won’t even begin to compare it to The Mexican Restaurant in Hancock, which is the real deal). Star of the meal was the refresco. But I quibble, for Mexican-fare in Portland, it sets a new standard. Would I return, hell yes.

The Blueberry Files has published a review of the brunch at Caiola’s.

Brunch is a complicated animal, I realize. Tastes are highly personal, kitchens are very busy, and usually you’re hungover, which can make you even more sensitive to service and food issues. But I don’t find brunch to be Caiola’s strong suit (admittedly after only one try). With other strong contenders for Best Brunch in Portland, I think I’ll stick with a restaurant whose kitchen is more in line with my tastes.

The Blueberry Files has published a review of the brunch at Caiola’s.

Brunch is a complicated animal, I realize. Tastes are highly personal, kitchens are very busy, and usually you’re hungover, which can make you even more sensitive to service and food issues. But I don’t find brunch to be Caiola’s strong suit (admittedly after only one try). With other strong contenders for Best Brunch in Portland, I think I’ll stick with a restaurant whose kitchen is more in line with my tastes.

The Examiner has published a brunch review of The Porthole.

Let’s be honest here, the Porthole is a great place to go for a fantastic brunch, upbeat vibe, and all-round good time. Whether you’re a salty seadog or landlubber, you’ll enjoy your maiden voyage with the “new” Porthole Restaurant. We look forward to reviewing the lunch and dinner menus later this summer.
In the meantime, sail on over to the Porthole… You’ll soon be saying “Aye-Aye”!

Portland Eats has published a review of lunch at Miyake.

Don’t overlook lunch at Miyake.  No longer must you wait until dinner for your Japanese food fix.  Get up from your desk and out of the office for some of the best food the city has to offer.

The Boston Globe test kitchen compared several butters including Kate’s Homemade from Maine. While the testers found it the “Least buttery” of the bunch they appreciated the “creamy and smooth” texture.

The Portland Phoenix has published a review of Sonny’s.

A palomilla style skirt steak was pounded flat and marinated in spices, rum, and orange rather than the more traditional lemon and garlic. The result was a pleasant sweetness in which it was hard to tell whether you were smelling the rum and tasting the orange, or vice versa. A peppery spice lingered on the tongue. The steak itself had a good chew without being tough.