Baker Stephen Lazalotta is “in the early stages of planning a new pizza spot in Portland” according to a report from Eater Maine.
Masa Miyake, Miyake Diner & Miyake Farms
The Forecaster has published a feature article about chef Masa Miyake and Miyake Farm. The article has some details on Miyake Diner and an upcoming partnership between Miyake and Wolf’s Neck Farm.
Next month will be a busy one for Miyake. In mid-October, the chef will open his third restaurant in Portland – Miyake Diner on Spring Street, which will join Pai Men Miyake on State Street and his flagship restaurant, Miyake on Fore Street. On Oct. 20, Miyake will announce a partnership with Wolfe’s Neck Farm in Freeport.
Review of Buck’s Naked BBQ
Pig Trip has published a review of Buck’s Naked BBQ.
With its silly looking mascot and family-friendly atmosphere, Buck’s Naked might not have the same hipster cred that some of the sexy new barbecue joints in Portland do, but what matters more is taste and texture. For my money Buck’s is still the best bet among all of them to deliver both in the same bite.
Vena’s Fizz House Video
Joe Duley’s Blog & Grill has produced this fun video about Vena’s Fizz House.
Maine Pie Line
According to a report from Eater Maine, a new wholesale business called Maine Pie Line (facebook, website) is under development at 200 Anderson Street in East Bayside. Baker Briana Warner will be preparing “Unique sweet and savory pies made with local Maine ingredients”.
El Tipico Now Open
El Tipico, a new Dominican restaurant, has opened on 539 Deering Ave in the space formerly occupied by StarEast Cafe. The owner is Julio Vinas. The restaurant opened a week and a half ago on Saturday, September 14.
Two other changes worth noting on outer Forest: Euro Market has closed and Al Huda has changed its name to Babylon.
Review of Small Axe Truck
Booze, Fish & Coffee has published an audio review of Small Axe Truck.
This Week’s Events: French Wine Dinner, Blueshine, American Sommelier Seminar, More Than Honey Screening
Wednesday — The Well is hosting a French wine dinner, Black Tie is catering a farm dinner in New Gloucester, the Makers Market is taking place at the Urban Farm Fermentory in the afternoon and the Monument Square Farmers Market is taking place in the morning.
Thursday — the local chapter of Engineers Without Borders is holding a wine and beer tasting event.
Friday — Maine Craft Distilling is holding a launch party for their newest spirit, a blueberry moonshine called Blueshine.
Saturday — the Deering Oaks Farmers Market is taking place.
Sunday — the local chapter of American Sommelier is holding the first in a series of wine seminars. This first class will focus on viticulture, vinification and tasting.
More Than Honey — the Cumberland County and Sacopee Valley Beekeepers Clubs are hosting this screening of the movie More Than Honey on October 4 at the Portland USM campus. Tickets are available online.
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.
Maine Beer Tours
Maine Beer Tours is running an Indiegogo campaign to crowd source funds needed to replace their tour bus. So far they’ve raised $2,524 of a $4,500 goal and have 2 days left in the campaign.
Review of Boone’s
The Maine Sunday Telegram has published a review of Boone’s.
Boone’s Fish House & Oyster Room is a great addition to Portland’s list of seafood restaurant options. With (limited) on-site parking, two outside decks and a cavernous interior that manages to feel intimate despite its depth, this is the place to go for downtown seafood.