The Duckfat Frites Shack (instagram) opened yesterday. The takeout window is located off of Washington in the courtyard outside Oxbow Blending and Bottling.
The frites shack will be in soft opening mode through Saturday, and will be open 5 days a week starting Wednesday.
The Blueberry Files has published a first look at Eaux.
I loved my chicken and waffles ($14), with spicy pickled peppers, apple slices, and fried sage leaves. The most striking part was how much flavor the fried chicken had—the breading was pleasantly salty and the chicken was very tender.
The newest member of the Veranda Thai family of restaurants is under development in South Portland. Hana Thai will be located at 740 Broadway is the mall that is also home to the branch location of Two Fat Cats.
Hana Thai is owned by Than Pham, the younger brother of Hai Pham who opened the first Veranda Thai in Deering.
Than Pham is currently hiring staff and plans to open the 1800 sq ft Hana Thai in June.
Two more openings are scheduled for this weekend:
The Press Herald has published an article about the speakers at this year’s Veg Fest.
Veg Fest is taking place June 2nd, 11 – 3.
The Press Herald has published an article on Novare Res’ 10-year anniversary.
This week, Novare Res Bier Café is celebrating 10 years of pouring beer in Portland’s Old Port. While this may seem like a small milestone, it is particularly impressive in the context of the rapid turnover that characterizes the restaurant and bar industry. In 2008, the idea of a bar exclusively devoted to beer – and hard-to-get beer at that – raised some doubting eyebrows.
People magazine has included Portland in their list of the Top 10 New Foodie Cities. I have to wonder about that “new” part of the title.
Portland Wine Week (website, facebook, instagram, twitter) has announced the chef line-up for their Closing Gala. Dishes prepared by each of the chefs will be paired with wines selected by Wine Wise sommelier Erica Archer.
The evening will feature “high-flying performances from three aerial cirque performers”. Proceeds from the gala will benefit the Preble Street Teen Center.
The Maine Sunday Telegram has reviewed Benkay,
Open for the better part of 20 years in a tiny, nondescript storefront on lower India Street, the restaurant relocated in January to posh new digs on Middle Street. For chef/owner Seiji Ando, the move is an exciting one that offers him a chance to seat more diners and to prepare a weekly special-importation menu, thanks to a mystery shipment of fish that arrives every Thursday from Japan. The sushi he prepares from it are wonderful, especially delicate medai and gently tangy shima-aji (horse mackerel).
the Portland Phoenix has reviewed Drifters Wife, and
Flavors are often subtle, yet stand-out. A starter of pickled shrimp with celery root, remoulade and rye brings together contrasting notes of brine and earth for something so well-balanced it deserves to be a main course. So too does a plate of gold ball turnips, bacon and ramps, which tastes like what the “farm-to-table” movement has gone for but missed in so many area dining establishments over the years. Even a salad of mixed local greens is somehow tantalizing, set off by a dusting of breadcrumbs and a tangy shallot vinaigrette.
Peter Peter Portland Eater has reviewed Back Bay Grill.
Back Bay Grill has maintained exactly what they are known for – high level service, quality food, and a great experience. They always use exceptional ingredients, but their dishes really hit the mark with each bite, focusing on exactly what they should, taking a main ingredient and making sure that all the other parts of the item add to it, while still maintaining the primary intent. You can taste each piece, and you’ll never forget what you ordered.
