The Portland Phoenix has reviewed Back Bay Grill.
“Opened 20 years ago on an odd bayside corner, the Back Bay Grill looks seasoned rather than old. The front room and bar are truly lovely – with vintage lamps kept low, dark wainscoting, and a darker inlaid ceiling. A bustling open kitchen sits right on top of the bar, behind a curtain of copper pans.”
The Portland Press Herald has reviewed One Eyed Jacks Pizza.
“When I heard that One Eyed Jacks Pizza on Commercial Street in Portland had outstanding pizza, I assumed (totally my bias) that the cooks there must make a thick-doughed pizza. I was wrong, but, as it turns out, delightfully so.”
Type A Diversions has reviewed Bonobo, a pizzeria in the West End.
“Their thin and crisp crusted pizzas feature fresh, unusual toppings; the restaurant itself is laid back, yet sophisticated enough for a casual date night on the town. Though I wouldn’t make Bonobo a regular destination, I certainly wouldn’t hesitate to dine there again when in the area.”
Accidental Vegetables has reviewd the Ohno! Cafe on Brackett Street. “All of the food at the OhNo! is fresh, delicious, and affordable. Chris, the owner, is a great guy who is always coming up with new recipes to wow our tastebuds.”
1:00 a.m. Curfew has reviewed the bar at Pizza Villa calling it a “Cubic Zirconia in the rough”.
The October issue of The Bollard has hit newsstands. This month’s edition includes a review of the Sunday brunch at Caiola’s, articles about the advantages of home canning and about cooking fresh caught fish, and a new installment in The Land of the Forgotten Cocktail series by award-winning bartender John Myers. Copies can be found just about anywhere free newspapers are distributed.
In his quest for kim chi, Portland Psst! has reviewed the kim chi burger on the menu at Five Fifty-Five.
“The kim chi is a crunchy dollop of pickled Asian vegetables on a cook-to-temp grass-fed hamburger. The meat . . . is leaner (both in portion size and flavor) and ‘greener’ than most burgers elsewhere.”
The Portland Phoenix has reviewed Steve and Renee’s Diner.
“By staking the nation’s wealth on speculative loans and the housing bubble, rather than stable jobs with respectable salaries, we may have ushered in a new era in dining out . . . It won’t be so bad. A visit to Steve and Renee’s diner for the Saturday night all-you-can-eat turkey dinner (for $8.50!) is enough to convince you that things will be all right while we wait this one out.”
The Portland Phoenix has reviewed Steve and Renee’s Diner.
“By staking the nation’s wealth on speculative loans and the housing bubble, rather than stable jobs with respectable salaries, we may have ushered in a new era in dining out . . . It won’t be so bad. A visit to Steve and Renee’s diner for the Saturday night all-you-can-eat turkey dinner (for $8.50!) is enough to convince you that things will be all right while we wait this one out.”
The Old Port Sandwich Shop, received 3½ stars from this week’s Eat & Run review in the Portland Press Herald.
“I sampled one of the cold specialty sandwiches called ‘Almost Thanksgiving,’ which includes turkey, cranberry sauce, lettuce, tomato and mayo for $6.69 . . . The turkey was piled high, the bread was fresh and soft, and overall it was a very nice sandwich.”