Hilly Town has published a cookie review of the Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Walnut Cookie at Big Sky, rating it a 4 out of 5 for Flavor and Bang for Buck, and a 3 out of 5 for Texture.
However, in my mind, there is a clear distinction between a chocolate-chip cookie and an oatmeal chocolate-chip cookie. Oats lend sturdiness, texture, and yes – flavor. Oats in a CCC aren’t an ‘add-in.’ They’re a revision (OCCC). Mind you, it can be a tasty revision, as this OCCC from Big Sky proves.
Appetite Portland has published a review of a recent meal at Hugo’s.
First, let me say that Rob Evans deserves all the accolades. My birthday dinner at Hugo’s was nothing short of spectacular. That said, when your restaurant sits perched on a pedestal boasting a shining, gleaming “sterling” reputation – well, the expectations of your guests run high. Very high.
My admittedly stratospherically high expectations were almost – just about – very nearly – exceeded. But not quite.
Appetite Portland has published a review of a recent meal at Hugo’s.
First, let me say that Rob Evans deserves all the accolades. My birthday dinner at Hugo’s was nothing short of spectacular. That said, when your restaurant sits perched on a pedestal boasting a shining, gleaming “sterling” reputation – well, the expectations of your guests run high. Very high.
My admittedly stratospherically high expectations were almost – just about – very nearly – exceeded. But not quite.
158 Pickett St has received 4 stars from the Eat & Run review in today’s Press Herald.
The day I went for breakfast, I had a giant bacon, egg and cheese sandwich ($6). The English muffin was sort of like a biscuit, and sort of like a cake – a little flaky, a little spongy, with lots of flavor. The cheddar cheese was sharp and oozing all over the place, and there was plenty of very thick, very crisp bacon – more like slabs than slices. Overall, it was a great and filling treat.
The November issue of The Bollard is now out. It includes a breakfast review of Bibo’s Madd Apple Cafe, an essay by Elizabeth Peavey on the passing of restaurateur James Ledue, and another installment of bartender John Myers Land of the Forgotten Cocktail series.
The Picnic Basket received 3 stars from this week’s Eat & Run review in the Press Herald.
We tried the roast beef special, which consisted of roast beef, horseradish sauce, lettuce and tomato on a fresh sourdough roll. Everything seemed really fresh, and the horseradish sauce was terrific. It’s the kind that will clear your sinuses.
If your pockets are really light, there are hot dogs for just $1.60 and chili dogs for $2.
The Portland Phoenix has published a trio of reviewlettes for Bard, Morning in Paris and Maine Bean Cafe.
In Portland’s Old Port the turnover this year has been notable. JavaNet closed recently, the last café in town to welcome animals. The old Breaking New Grounds was reborn as Morning in Paris Café. Bard Coffee Roasters opened across the street from Starbucks, and on Commercial Street, Maine Bean Café replaced the Portland Coffee Roasters.
Where is Jenner’s Mind has published a review of Ruski’s.
tonight after voting, seth and i went to celebrate democracy with a pint of beer and some fried food. and what better place for such a celebration than ruski’s (212 danforth street)? ruski’s really is a go to place for seth and i for many reasons. number 1: its awesome. number 2: two blocks from our house. number 3: real dive bar. number 4: good food. number 5: unpretentious.
The USM Free Press has published a review comparing and contrasting the coffee at StarEast and Big Sky.
Both the Star East Cafe and Big Sky Bread Company have other things going for them than what they offer for coffee and breakfast. However, first impressions are first impressions, and Star East didn’t cut it by a long shot. It might be a good place if you are interested in trying falafel or okra stew, but it’s no coffee shop. Big Sky Bread Company takes the cake.
While an unrelated article in the Portland Daily Sun commented on the politics of where you get your java in a independent store friendly food town.
Portland Bar Guide has published a review of Norm’s East End Grill.
The bar though, is like the really quiet, interesting guy standing behind the loud, drunk popular guy at a party. You know how some bars are stocked like they’re prepping for Prohibition? Norm’s has one of each of all the bottles you could want, but not two. They make feisty creative drinks with their own names, like the East End Margarita ($7), and pour Maine beers out of subtle, central taps at the elbow of the corner bar. The highlight of the whole scene? The tunes.