Eat Here. Go There. has published a review of Emilitsa.

We both decided Greek Comfort food was the way to go. I can never turn down lamb in any form and I had never, ever, had lamb’s neck before so ordering the Lemo Arnou was a no brainer for me. This dish was an all-natural grass-fed lamb neck, slow braised in a mastic yogurt honey sauce and then served with olive oil pomme puree and fire roasted florina peppers. It was perfectly fresh and definitely heavy. I loved the subtle gaminess of the lamb paired with the light sauce and pomme puree. I would go back a hundred more times to eat that dish again. Perfection.

Down East has published a review of Emilitsa.

In a city of great restaurants, yet one more might have trouble standing out. And that may be the case with Emilitsa, which flies a bit under the radar despite its stellar cuisine and top-notch service. Just a few doors down from Five Fifty-five, in a slim storefront on Congress Street in Portland, brothers John and Demos Regas serve refined Greek fare that will erase the memory of the last mystery-meat gyro you grabbed at a street fair — and add one more name to the ever-growing list of must-visit Portland restaurants.

The Maine Sunday Telegram has published a review of Fez.

Throw aside most expectations of fine dining to enjoy Fez, a hole-in-the-wall neighborhood establishment where the food is mostly good, and the owners, who also serve and cook, welcome you like an old friend. Dishes in hues of brown and yellow bear robust flavors of north Africa. Zaalouk, an eggplant appetizer, is a must-order. The falafel is tasty, too. You’d be hard-pressed to get such hearty and inexpensive portions of halal meat anywhere else in Maine. Still, three months after opening, the establishment shows disorganization. The happiest customers will be those who come with a flexible attitude.

Appetite Portland and The Blueberry Files have coordinated a pair of articles with recommendation for Fall dishes and Fall drinks.

As the temps drop my focus shifts to comfort food. The stewed and brothy. The ample and starchy. The earthy and rich. I scan menus for things I’d never consider in warmer weather. Cheesy noodles. Heavy sauces.

The Press Herald has published a review of Taco Escobarr.

I would go back to Taco Escobarr in a heartbeat because the food here is, overall, very good. It’s a great new addition to downtown Portland, and a perfect alternative to fast food for those late-night munchies.