Today’s Sunday Telegram explores the significant population decline of wild Maine mussels.
Scientists and environmentalists are working to find out why the once plentiful ‘people’s seafood’ has practically vanished from our rocky shores.
Today’s Sunday Telegram explores the significant population decline of wild Maine mussels.
Scientists and environmentalists are working to find out why the once plentiful ‘people’s seafood’ has practically vanished from our rocky shores.
The Maine Sunday Telegram has reviewed the Old Port Sea Grill.
The Old Port Grill has at least three things going for it: a prime location in the shadow of the U.S. Custom House, a fine fish sandwich at lunchtime, and that delicious salmon spread at dinner. But walk into this seafood restaurant with high hopes of a great meal and you’re likely to head home with a sinking feeling.
Portland Magazine has reviewed Terlingua,
Though not specifically a barbecue joint, (Terlingua bills itself as “boutique barbecue”), the house-smoked meats–daily preparations listed on a board at the bar–offer some mighty fine fare along those lines. Crossed off a second after we order, our St. Louis ribs appear, perfectly blackened on big bones ($14/$21). With these tender beasts are savory sauces (spicy vinegar and sweet-and-smoky), slices of ripe watermelon, a tangy mixture of house-pickled vegetables, and grilled pita bread.
The Golden Dish has reviewed Central Provisions,
Ending with a hot dish of seared wild black bass a la plancha, a festive and generous dish of white fish seared fast and furiously to retain moistness and flakiness. Spread alongside was the sweet-sour fig agrodolce and batons of king oyster mushrooms, all of which was so right.
and Peter Peter Portland Eater has reviewed Piccolo.
Their small but unique menu gave us a different take on Italian. Their cozy restaurant is a little tight, but definitely well placed. Their service staff was prompt, courteous, and knowledgeable. Add this one to your list when you’re looking for something a little out of the ordinary, when you feel like every day is exactly the same, and you want to branch out and feel alive in the superunknown.
The Press Herald reports that the owners of Veranda Thai have leased the former Salt Exchange space on Commercial Street.
It’s unclear whether the owners of Veranda Thai and Veranda Noodle Bar, located across the street from each other on Portland’s Veranda Street, are opening a third restaurant also named Veranda Thai, or just moving the Veranda Thai at 9 Veranda St. to a new location.
Ocho Burrito (website, twitter, instagram) is now open for business. Ocho is owned by Mike Keon and Anthony Allen who also run Otto Pizza. There were 4 options on the menu from yesterday’s test run: Braised Beef, Moroccan Chicken, Curried Cauliflower and The Classic.
Ocho is located at 654 Congress Street, adjacent to Blue.
Maine a la Carte has reviewed Isa,
Entrees at Isa range from $15-22. My friend had the monkfish succotash and I had the pork chop with braised kale and green lentils, both $22 entrees. The pork chop was incredibly juicy and tender – one of the best I’ve had.
and the Press Herald has published a bar review of Ebb & Flow.
Ebb & Flow is a dazzling Mediterranean-inspired restaurant & bar in Portland’s Old Port. The bar area can easily seat about 50 people, not including standing room, and the bar itself is designed with plenty of room for patrons to enjoy a full meal, or a few drinks.
An article on Eater Maine earlier this week brought attention to an online advertisement for a “thriving restaurant” in the 04102 area code. Due to the location and building description rumors had begun to spread online and off that Caiola’s was for sale or possibly was going to close.
I talked this morning with Caiola’s co-owner Lisa Vacarro and she cleared up that there are no plans to close the restaurant. However, they are open to selling the restaurant/building and are cautiously considering the possibilities. A couple of local restaurateurs have expressed interest but there’s no firm plans at this time.
The former Vespucci’s space at 211 Danforth has been under construction for sometime. It was slated to become a new restaurant named Blackbird. Owner Keith Hickman has decided to shelve the Blackbird project and will instead be leasing 211 Danforth out.
There are a number of chefs and food retail entrepreneurs currently searching for space for their projects so it has the potential to find a new occupant rather quickly.
The Bangor Daily News has published a profile of Tempo Dulu, the new restaurant located in the Danforth Inn.
It begins with the bread basket, or lack thereof. Instead of rolls and butter, pastel lobster rice crackers — think shrimp crackers but with lobster flavor — with nutty hot sauce arrive on the white-clothed table to coax your taste buds into a new rhythm, the lively sway of Portland’s new restaurant Tempo Dulu.
Monday — Baxter Brewing is holding their Grand Slam beer dinner at Hadlock Field.
Tuesday — Rising Tide is hosting a Summer Block Party in East Bayside.
Wednesday — Black Tie is serving a farm dinner in New Gloucester, and the Monument Square Farmers’ Market is taking place.
Thursday — there will be a beer and cheese tasting at the Public Market House.
Saturday — the 2nd Annual Maine Seaweed Festival and dinner is taking place in South Portland, Rosemont is collaborating with Robert Sinskey Vineyards on a wine dinner on Great Diamond Island, and the Deering Oaks Farmers’ Market is taking place.
Sunday — Brett Camp is taking place at Austin Street Brewery.
For more information on these and other upcoming food happenings in the area, visit the event calendar.
If you are holding a food event this week that’s not listed above, publicize it by adding it as a comment to this post.