The Golden Dish has published a review of Eve’s at the Garden.
I started off with lollipop lamb chops, which are cut from the rack. These were a bit larger than they should have been since the eye of the rib would have been preferable. Nonetheless they were beautifully seasoned, tender and cooked perfectly pink (though I wasn’t asked how I wanted my lamb); the dipping sauces of hummus and red pepper offered sweet Mediterranean nuances.
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Instant Portland has published a review of The Salt Exchange.
Overall, although it is not my favorite restaurant in Portland (there are so many choices, after all) our Restaurant Week excursion to The Salt Exchange was a delightful evening filled with great, memorable food. We never felt rushed, we were all excited by the choices and flavors available, and everyone at the table walked away satisfied. I’d be interested to try their lunch menu, and I do feel that they are unpretentious enough to make a comfortable “fancy” dinner choice for anyone here visiting the city. Despite the white tablecloths, this isn’t a place where you are expected to have a suit jacket or pearls.
Monday — Maine Restaurant Week continues through Saturday; see the MRW’s website for a full list of participating restaurants.
Wednesday — Wine Wise is leadingan Italian Reds wine walk.
Friday — the Incredible Breakfast Cook-off is taking place at Sea Dog Brewing in South Portland.
Saturday — the Winter Farmers Market is taking place at the Irish Heritage Center.
Sunday — Dobra is holding Japanese Tea tasting.
All Month — Starting on Thursday and running throughout the month of March, Grace, Miyake, Pai Men Miyake and the Foreside Tavern in Falmouth will make a donation to fight hunger in Maine for every 3- or 7-course meal you order. “The idea that there are children in our state the are hungry is simply unacceptable to us. When we learned that each dollar raised connects a child with ten meals we knew we could make an impact right here in our own community.” said Anne Verrill, owner of Grace & The Foreside Tavern.
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.
Back Bay Grill received 4½ stars from the review in today’s Maine Sunday Telegram.
Its quality comes from a keen dedication. Chef/owner Larry Matthews Jr., who became executive chef in 1997 and bought the restaurant in 2002, was fully engaged on the night we visited, keeping one eye on the open kitchen and examining each plate as it left for the table and the other eye on front-of-house flow. Creating a complete and exceptional dining experience is his art, and his standards appear to be sky-high.
Lucky us, for that translates into an atmosphere of unpretentious elegance, a menu that changes frequently and mixes traditional fare with some adventure, and food that sings.
The Blueberry Files has published a review of Ruski’s.
Food Coma TV and talented photographer Zack Bowen are hosting an exhibit tonight for First Friday of images that Bowen captured during the first season of FCTV. The exhibit is taking place at Might & Main (28 Maple Street, Suite 202).
For more information see the event listing on Facebook.
The 10 eateries looked up most often in February on Portland Food Map were:
The numbers in parentheses indicates their rank last month.
Rosemont opened their new produce location at 5 Commercial Street (near the intersection with India Street) yesterday.
Today’s Press Herald includes a report out on last night’s cocktail and dessert competition,
Asked what he was looking for in a winner, [John] Myers said, “It’s that X factor.”
“I want something that’s going to stand out, something that I don’t know exactly what they made it of, something that I wish I had come up with, you know,” Myers said. “And something that I want two or three of.”
a 4 star review of the Museum Cafe,
My sandwich tasted entirely original. Served cold on dark bread with fresh greens, it included moist flanks of freshly prepared chicken with a creamy, zesty sauce. It came with a few chips on the side, and was entirely satisfying.
a bar review of the 15 Exchange Grille,
Under a sign that reads, “think different,” the full bar is displayed with some choice liquor bottles placed on cubed shelves. That’s where I spotted a bottle of Crown Royal and opted for a Crown and ginger that cost $8. After a few sips, I determined that was pricey, considering there was more ginger ale in the glass than whisky.