Peter Zinn, the owner of Po’Boys & Pickles, appeared on the Fox morning show yesterday to talk about his restaurant.
Po’Boys Owner Interviewed on Fox
Peter Zinn, the owner of Po’Boys & Pickles, appeared on the Fox morning show yesterday to talk about his restaurant.
Backyard Locavore Tour and More Smiling Hill Tomatoes
Today’s Press Herald includes an article on the Backyard Locavore Tour taking place this weekend,
After more than 300 people bought tickets to last year’s inaugural Backyard Locavore Tour, the organizers are getting ready for another oversized crowd when the edible garden excursion returns this Saturday. Unlike more typical garden tours, this event highlights plots growing vegetables, fruits and herbs, with a few offering a glimpse of small livestock husbandry and beekeeping.
and additional reporting on Smiling Hill Farm’s plans to get into the greenhouse tomato business.
Knight, whose farm now produces a variety of dairy products, said the greenhouse could create about 100 jobs. It’s also projected to yield 12 million to 14 million pounds of tomatoes each year, said Larry Gianatti Sr., president of Quality Sales Inc., a produce distributor in Hartford, Conn.
Baja Dogs and Grace made cameo appearances in an article about hot dog vendors in Maine.
Grill Room Review
From Away has published a review of The Grill Room.
Certainly there were other items that intrigued. The warm ricotta appetizer and bacon and egg salad could be worth revisiting. It was with a sad sigh I exited, stuffed and unsatisfied. It wasn’t cheap either. Two rounds of cocktails did augment the bill, but still. I must say, I was disappointed. The chef, Harding Lee Smith, seems very pleased with himself, plastered all over his restaurants websites. I hope last night’s dinner would not be considered up to his standards, as our group concensus was that our experience at The Grill Room deserved a solid 7.
Cockeyed Gull & Outdoor Dining
The Portland Daily Sun has published a profile of Cockeyed Gull on Peaks Island and an article about the risks and rewards of outdoor dining in Portland.
I recently read a blog comment that “you don’t go to Peaks Island for the food.” I would agree with the addition of one word: you don’t go to Peaks Island only for the food. But once you are there, the Cockeyed Gull is among the lovely places for a meal. The back deck offers a view across the harbor at Portland’s skyline unobscured by streetlights, dock detritus or people. Herbs grow in planters atop the railing and while the rest of the food has to be brought in by ferry, it’s no more than the twenty-minute ferry ride older than anything you’d buy on the mainland.
Cockeyed Gull & Outdoor Dining
The Portland Daily Sun has published a profile of Cockeyed Gull on Peaks Island and an article about the risks and rewards of outdoor dining in Portland.
I recently read a blog comment that “you don’t go to Peaks Island for the food.” I would agree with the addition of one word: you don’t go to Peaks Island only for the food. But once you are there, the Cockeyed Gull is among the lovely places for a meal. The back deck offers a view across the harbor at Portland’s skyline unobscured by streetlights, dock detritus or people. Herbs grow in planters atop the railing and while the rest of the food has to be brought in by ferry, it’s no more than the twenty-minute ferry ride older than anything you’d buy on the mainland.
Interview with Chebeague Island Inn Chef
Chef Justin Rowe from the Chebeague Island Inn recently appeared on the Fox morning show to discuss the Inn and it’s restaurant.
This Week's Events
Tuesday — Jon David Headrick Selections will be at Rosemont on Bright Ave for a wine tasting in the afternoon and will be at Hugo’s for 6 course a JD Headrick wine dinner.
Wednesday — there will be two wine tastings at RSVP and Old Port Wine Merchants.
Thursday — the Maine Writer’s & Publisher’s Alliance is coordinating a series of dinners with 10 authors at Portland area restaurants.
Friday — Rosemont Market on Munjoy Hill is holding a wine tasting.
Saturday — the 2010 Backyard Locavore Tour will give you a chance to tour a number of gardens in the Greater Portland area, St Peter’s Church on Federal Street is holding their 85th Annual Italian Bazaar, Wine Wise is teaching a class at The Wine Bar, and two wine tastings at Scarborough Wine Outlet and Black Cherry Provisions.
Sunday — the 2nd day of St Peter’s Italian Bazaar.
Farmer’s Markets — the traditional series of Farmer’s Markets are taking place Monday (Monument Square), Wednesday (Monument Square) and Saturday (Deering Oaks Park). Cultivating Community is running their new series of markets Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at various locations around the city. Winter is still many months away but the Winter Farmers Market is planning for a second season and is looking for a new home. If you have any suggestions contact them at www.portlandmainewintermarket.com.
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.
This Week’s Events
Tuesday — Jon David Headrick Selections will be at Rosemont on Bright Ave for a wine tasting in the afternoon and will be at Hugo’s for 6 course a JD Headrick wine dinner.
Wednesday — there will be two wine tastings at RSVP and Old Port Wine Merchants.
Thursday — the Maine Writer’s & Publisher’s Alliance is coordinating a series of dinners with 10 authors at Portland area restaurants.
Friday — Rosemont Market on Munjoy Hill is holding a wine tasting.
Saturday — the 2010 Backyard Locavore Tour will give you a chance to tour a number of gardens in the Greater Portland area, St Peter’s Church on Federal Street is holding their 85th Annual Italian Bazaar, Wine Wise is teaching a class at The Wine Bar, and two wine tastings at Scarborough Wine Outlet and Black Cherry Provisions.
Sunday — the 2nd day of St Peter’s Italian Bazaar.
Farmer’s Markets — the traditional series of Farmer’s Markets are taking place Monday (Monument Square), Wednesday (Monument Square) and Saturday (Deering Oaks Park). Cultivating Community is running their new series of markets Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at various locations around the city. Winter is still many months away but the Winter Farmers Market is planning for a second season and is looking for a new home. If you have any suggestions contact them at www.portlandmainewintermarket.com.
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.
Review of Haraseeket Lunch & Lobster
Haraseeket Lunch & Lobster received 4 stars from the Taste & Tell review in the Maine Sunday Telegram.
Dine on lobsters or any fresh seafood unloaded that day next to the wharf at Harraseeket Lunch & Lobster Co. for a wonderful summer meal.