Review of Sonny's

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Down East has published a review of Sonny’s.

Where Local 188 pays homage to old-world, Iberian flavors and favorites, Sonny’s spices things up with New World influences. Caribbean cuisine joins Latin and South American staples like rice and beans, arepas, tamales, mariscadas, ceviches — bold, bright, coarse flavors with just enough refinement to, in general, produce balanced, satisfying dishes.

The July issue of the magazine also includes a guide to good eating that gives a nod to Novare Res and 5 sandwich spots in Portland.

Review of Sonny’s

| Posted in Reviews

Down East has published a review of Sonny’s.

Where Local 188 pays homage to old-world, Iberian flavors and favorites, Sonny’s spices things up with New World influences. Caribbean cuisine joins Latin and South American staples like rice and beans, arepas, tamales, mariscadas, ceviches — bold, bright, coarse flavors with just enough refinement to, in general, produce balanced, satisfying dishes.

The July issue of the magazine also includes a guide to good eating that gives a nod to Novare Res and 5 sandwich spots in Portland.

Review of Miyake

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Soooo . . . You Really Like Cats has published a review of a 2009 meal at Miyake.

I suppose I should wrap up this post with some meaningful conclusion. But honestly, the only thing coming to mind is Joe nagging me for not returning sooner rather than later. To which I can only solemnly nod in agreement. It’s been too long indeed. Masa-san, watashi o matte kudasai!

This Week's Events

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Monday — the Monday Farmers Market is taking place in Monument Square.
Tuesday — a French Wine Dinner at Bar Lola.
Wednesday — the midweek Farmers Market is taking place in Monument Square and there will be a wine tasting at Old Port Wine Merchants, a beer tasting at the West End Deli, and a Wine Wise class at The Wine Bar.
Thursday — Rabelais is hosting a book signing with “artisanal food rock stars” Frank Falcinelli and Frank Castronovo, Leavitt & Sons is holding a wine tasting and there will be an Allagash beer showcase at The Great Lost Bear.
Saturday — the weekend Farmers Market is taking place in Deering Oaks Park, and bartender John Myers is leading a Historic Portland walking tour with “multiple stops for adult refreshment” along the way.
Sunday — both Evangeline and Five Fifty-Five are serving Father’s Day beer dinners.
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

| Posted in Events

Monday — the Monday Farmers Market is taking place in Monument Square.

Tuesday — a French Wine Dinner at Bar Lola.

Wednesday — the midweek Farmers Market is taking place in Monument Square and there will be a wine tasting at Old Port Wine Merchants, a beer tasting at the West End Deli, and a Wine Wise class at The Wine Bar.

Thursday — Rabelais is hosting a book signing with “artisanal food rock stars” Frank Falcinelli and Frank Castronovo, Leavitt & Sons is holding a wine tasting and there will be an Allagash beer showcase at The Great Lost Bear.

Saturday — the weekend Farmers Market is taking place in Deering Oaks Park, and bartender John Myers is leading a Historic Portland walking tour with “multiple stops for adult refreshment” along the way.

Sunday — both Evangeline and Five Fifty-Five are serving Father’s Day beer dinners.

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 Bazkari Food Cart

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The Blueberry Files has published a review of the eats at the Bazkari food cart.

Our sandwich was good; the ham was salty and the Manchego didn’t melt very well, giving it a nice bite. I’m also intrigued by this Salmoroja- I want to experience this great cold soup in its original form. But putting tomato soup on a grilled cheese is pretty genius- it’s like it’s already been dipped for you!

US Airways, Woman's Day

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The Press Herald reports on Portland’s food scene appearing the recent issues of the US Airways in-flight magazine and Woman’s Day.

Just in time for the summer tourist season, two national publications — Woman’s Day magazine and U.S. Airways Magazine, an in-flight periodical — have singled out Portland for special attention.

While both articles make some specific recommendations they’ve gone in different directions. The one restaurant that they both mention is Five Fifty-Five.

http://www.pressherald.com/life/local-flavor-puts-portland-in-national-travel-spotlight_2010-06-12.html