The folks at the Maine Food & Lifestyle blog have published a Q&A interview with me about Portland Food Map.
Hilary on Washington
Travels with Hilary has published reviews of North Star Music Cafe,
“North Star’s fare leans toward good for you and good for the planet”,
and Silly’s,
“Silly’s is retro refined, with Formica tables and red vinyl and metal chairs, tin ceiling, and walls lined with photos of customers displaying Silly’s bumper stickers in far-flung locations.”
Lobster Price Plummets
The front page on today’s Press Herald features an article about the plummeting price for lobster and how it’s impacting the industry.
Back Bay Grill
The Portland Phoenix has reviewed Back Bay Grill.
“Opened 20 years ago on an odd bayside corner, the Back Bay Grill looks seasoned rather than old. The front room and bar are truly lovely – with vintage lamps kept low, dark wainscoting, and a darker inlaid ceiling. A bustling open kitchen sits right on top of the bar, behind a curtain of copper pans.”
One Eyed Jacks
The Portland Press Herald has reviewed One Eyed Jacks Pizza.
“When I heard that One Eyed Jacks Pizza on Commercial Street in Portland had outstanding pizza, I assumed (totally my bias) that the cooks there must make a thick-doughed pizza. I was wrong, but, as it turns out, delightfully so.”
Local Harvest Ale
Sebago Brewing unveiled their new Local Harvest Ale tonight at The Great Lost Bear. The beer is made, in part, with hops grown in Scarborough and South Portland.
Grandes Closeout
The Bollard has summarized the history of Granny’s/Billy’s/Grandes which is now out of business.
Ohno! Cafe
The Ohno! Cafe is about to change hands according to a report from Chow Maine.
Maine Cheese Making
There’s a good article in the Food section of today’s Press Herald about the growing recognition of artisanal cheese making in Maine. This Sunday the Maine Cheese Guild is holding the 2nd annual Open Creamery Day – a chance to visit local cheese makers and see them in operation.
Kate's Homemade Butter
According to a report in The Maine Mouth, Kate’s Homemade Butter won first prize in the Unsalted Butter category at the 2008 World Dairy Expo. Kate’s is produced by the Patry family in Old Orchard Beach. Gifford’s was also a winner at the Expo taking home first prize in the Sherbert category and second place in the Chocolate Ice Cream category.