The Bollard has an update on John Myers’s write-in campaign for the at-large seat on the City Council. According to the article, Myers is running to “give more voice to those who work and recreate in the Old Port and other parts of the peninsula.” Myers is a highly regarded “mixologist and cocktail historian” and is a bartender at The Grill Room.
Back Bay Interview
The Antenna, a multimedia blog from the folks at the gBritt public relations firm, have posted an audio interview with Larry Matthews the chef and owner of Back Bay Grill. Matthews talks about the restaurant’s personality and his approach to running it.
Fedelta
Allagash has collaborated with the famed brewers from De Struise to produce a beer they’re calling Fedeltá. Homebrew Chef has a great photographic record of the collaboration in action. Fedeltá will be available this Fall at select locations and only in draft form.
Food Messenger
There’s now a bicycle-based food delivery service in town called Veloport. Veloport provides delivery services from several Portland eateries, and are available to pick-up groceries for you too.
Savoring Maine Calendar
South Portland photographer Stacey Cramp has published a 2009 calendar called Savoring Maine. Each month features one of Cramps beautiful photos and a recipe from a Maine “food expert”. Jay Villani from Local 188 provided the parsnip and leek tortilla recipe for March and Abby Harmon from Caiola’s contributed the apple salad recipe for the month of October. The calendar on sale at Rabelais Books on Middle Street.
Propping up Lobster Prices
In today’s Press Herald there’s an article about the steps being taken by “lobstermen, dealers, grocery stores and restaurants” to increase sales of lobster and in doing so support the lagging price.
Portland's First Chinese Restaurant
Also in today’s paper is an interesting article about an effort to identify to recognize Portland’s Chinese heritage. Plaques will be placed on the sites of early chinese business including Portland’s first Chinese restaurant which was opened in 1880 on 1 Custom House Wharf.
Portland’s First Chinese Restaurant
Also in today’s paper is an interesting article about an effort to identify to recognize Portland’s Chinese heritage. Plaques will be placed on the sites of early chinese business including Portland’s first Chinese restaurant which was opened in 1880 on 1 Custom House Wharf.
Big Mama's Out, Papaya King In
The Bollard has this update on the closing of Big Mama’s. It confirms that Papaya King will be moving into the space vacated by the diner.
Big Mama’s Out, Papaya King In
The Bollard has this update on the closing of Big Mama’s. It confirms that Papaya King will be moving into the space vacated by the diner.