The Portland Phoenix has published a review of Walter’s.
But we had no quibbles with a “forbidden shrimp” entrée. Like a Neil Young guitar solo, this dish played one note to perfection — in this case the savory quality of umami. The big tender shrimp, darkened by mild Korean spices, rested on a bed of chewy black rice. By finishing the dish with edamame and rich little shimeji mushrooms, the chef enhanced these flavors rather than creating a clash.
Today’s Portland Daily Sun reports on the demise of ROC-ME, the group supporting the suit against The Front Room.
People familiar with the situation, including several former ROC employees, say the group closed its doors in recent weeks after failing to secure grant money necessary to continue operations in Maine. Some also credited the closure to a divide between the organization’s local and national branches over the Front Room campaign and other efforts. Still others noted a national focus on immigration issues that didn’t play well in Maine.
The paper also includes recommendations on solo dining in Portland.
One of my favorite things ever is to sit at a table with a view, a chilled cocktail, my journal and an appetizer none of my friends would like. Other times dining alone involves a business trip out of town in strange settings with my nose stuck in a book or people watching.
Either way, for whatever reason, the “table for one” has been a long overlooked market in the restaurant business.
Today’s Portland Daily Sun reports on the demise of ROC-ME, the group supporting the suit against The Front Room.
People familiar with the situation, including several former ROC employees, say the group closed its doors in recent weeks after failing to secure grant money necessary to continue operations in Maine. Some also credited the closure to a divide between the organization’s local and national branches over the Front Room campaign and other efforts. Still others noted a national focus on immigration issues that didn’t play well in Maine.
The paper also includes recommendations on solo dining in Portland.
One of my favorite things ever is to sit at a table with a view, a chilled cocktail, my journal and an appetizer none of my friends would like. Other times dining alone involves a business trip out of town in strange settings with my nose stuck in a book or people watching.
Either way, for whatever reason, the “table for one” has been a long overlooked market in the restaurant business.
The Food & Dining section in today’s Press Herald includes a profile of Clark Frasier and Mark Gaier, winners of the 2010 Best Chef Northeast James Beard Award,
“I’m definitely really happy that they won,” said Melissa Kelly, chef/owner of Primo in Rockland and the 1999 winner of Best Chef in the Northeast. “I always nominate them. I think they deserve it. They really are icons in the business.”
and an overview of the Food+Farm program being put on this week by Space Gallery.
Now entering its third year, the popular film festival and local food celebration kicks off Thursday and runs through Sunday. It will showcase four feature-length documentaries, screen four Maine-produced shorts and offer a chance to get your hands dirty on an urban farm. But don’t expect to see films that rehash the big-picture problems with our industrial food system.
The Food & Dining section in today’s Press Herald includes a profile of Clark Frasier and Mark Gaier, winners of the 2010 Best Chef Northeast James Beard Award,
“I’m definitely really happy that they won,” said Melissa Kelly, chef/owner of Primo in Rockland and the 1999 winner of Best Chef in the Northeast. “I always nominate them. I think they deserve it. They really are icons in the business.”
and an overview of the Food+Farm program being put on this week by Space Gallery.
Now entering its third year, the popular film festival and local food celebration kicks off Thursday and runs through Sunday. It will showcase four feature-length documentaries, screen four Maine-produced shorts and offer a chance to get your hands dirty on an urban farm. But don’t expect to see films that rehash the big-picture problems with our industrial food system.
Find Eat Drink has published an interview with Krista Kern Desjarlais, the chef and owner of Bresca.
What are the elements that make you say “that was a great night” in the restaurant business?
A great night is when the total ‘vibe’ is present. The guests, music and the flow of the kitchen are in synch. My sous chef and I will put out as many as 160 plates in one night and if the dining room feels relaxed and chatty and the orders are coming in smoothly, then we can execute at a steady pace. What could feel overwhelming for just two cooks, becomes a positive flow of energy….i.e., a great night.
For the seventh round of this comprehensive group survey/review of Thai restaurants in Portland we visited Sabieng on Forest Ave. They’re neighbors with Bibo’s and Katahdin. All three are well situated to tap into theater goers on their way to a performance at Portland Stage. Sabieng is just the latest name for the Thai restaurant at this location. In recent memory it’s also been called Nakornping Thai and Chaba Thai Cuisine II.
Portland Food Heads – read the full review
let’s just say that the interior didn’t exactly beg me to sit down and stay for a meal. As everyone tends to judge a book by its cover from time to time, this made me a bit nervous that I was in for another disappointing plate of Pad-Thai. Luckily, the food at Sabieng is on a higher plane than the decor.
The Blueberry Files – read the full review
I don’t know how good business is at Sabieng; after all it’s tucked around a corner and is right down the street from the more popular Pom’s. But between the hospitality we received and the fresh ingredients, I’d recommend adding this place to your short list of great Thai restaurant in Portland.
Where is Jenner’s Mind – read the full review
appetizer = chive pancakes. yummy. a little gummy in that way that rice pancake-type-things can be but it filled with fresh chives and garlic and complemented nicely with a ginger dipping sauce. mains = panaeng tofu curry and lemon grass chicken, both served with brown rice and both ordered medium spicy. yum to both.
These are the first reviews published of Sabieng and as a result we’re now able to take them off the Unreviewed List.
Today’s Portland Daily Sun includes a visit to the Neal Dow Memorial house on Congress Street and examination of his legacy as the Father of Prohibition.
“People on the wharf were often paid in alcohol not cash. How were people supposed to buy food or wood for the fire or clothes for their children? On Congress Street from Bramhall to Munjoy Hill there were 300 places where you could buy rum. In shoe stores, in meat markets, in clothing stores; they all had a barrel of rum and people drank it like water…
The newspaper also took a look at how local bars are preparing for this year’s World Cup.
Today’s Portland Daily Sun includes a visit to the Neal Dow Memorial house on Congress Street and examination of his legacy as the Father of Prohibition.
“People on the wharf were often paid in alcohol not cash. How were people supposed to buy food or wood for the fire or clothes for their children? On Congress Street from Bramhall to Munjoy Hill there were 300 places where you could buy rum. In shoe stores, in meat markets, in clothing stores; they all had a barrel of rum and people drank it like water…
The newspaper also took a look at how local bars are preparing for this year’s World Cup.
The Press Herald is reporting that Red’s Dairy Freeze in South Portland has been damaged by a fire.
The owner of the business, which is entering the peak summer season, said the extent of the damage is unknown, but he vowed to reopen.
“Until people get here and check things out, I don’t know how long it will take to get things repaired and get back to business,” Chris Bolling said. “We will be back.”
See About Town for a set of photos taken the night of the fire.