Under Construction: Twist

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A new food truck called Twist (instagram) is under development. Twist is a collaboration between Melissa Lombardi a former manager at Woodford F&B, and Dan Zarin, the longtime writer of the Breakfast Serial column in The Bollard/Mainer.

Twist will be serving custom-blended ice cream and shakes made to order, “mixing in everything from Maine blueberries to fruity pebbles to wasabi peas”.

Lombardi and Zarin hope to launch early this summer. You can contact them at info@portlandtwist.com about catering options for weddings, corporate parties, or other private events.

This Week’s Events: Koji Workshop, Social Media, Portuguese Wine Wash Ave Block Party

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Monday – Hugo’s and OurCookQuest are collaborating to offer a Koji Workshop.

Tuesday – Poke Maine is set to launch, as is A&C Food Factory.

Wednesday – it’s the official opening day for Luke’s Lobster, there will be a wine tasting at the Old Port Wine Merchants, RedPoint is teaching a Social Media workshop, and the Monument Square Farmers’ Market is taking place.

Thursday – The Great Lost Bear is showcasing beer from Oxbow.

Friday – Rosemont is holding a Portuguese wine and food event at their store in Cape Elizabeth, and there will be a wine tasting at the West End Rosemont.

Saturday – 22 businesses are holding the 3rd Annual Inner Washington Ave Block Party, and the Deering Oaks Farmers’ Market is taking place.

Sunday – the last Old Port Festival is taking place.

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 Other Side Diner

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The Press Herald has reviewed the Other Side Diner.

I went with the omelet, which was cooked perfectly and filled with fresh, sauteed spinach. Instead of toast I asked for an English muffin, which was split and toasted on the griddle, and slathered in butter. Thin and crispy; so simple yet so good. The hash browns come in a ball shape – somewhere between the size of a golf ball and a tennis ball – and are crunchy on the outside, creamy on the inside.

A&C Food Factory Launches Tuesday

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A new food cart called A&C Food Factory (instagram) is scheduled to launch on Tuesday at Austin Street Brewing. According to their press release,

A&C Food Factory builds on the success of the Luncheonette at A&C Grocery on Washington Avenue. After two years of almost non-stop road work, A&C has proven that its reputation for quality, value and deliciousness continues to attract discerning customers with great taste. With A&C Food Factory the battle is over! Starting Tuesday, June 4th, A&C Food Factory will allow more folks to enjoy the A&C experience at both popular destinations and at the finest Breweries in Portland, Maine.

The A&C Food Factory is a collaboration between A&C Grocery owner Joe Fournier, chef Ben Slattery and Joe’s brother Mike. Slattery was formerly the garde manager at Chaval.

Portland Wine Week

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The 2nd Annual Portland Wine Week (website, facebook, instagram, twitter) is taking place June 17 – 23 at various venues across the city. 73 events are on the calendar. Here are some of the highlights:

In short, unless you really don’t like wine at all (and really, how could you not?) there’s something for everyone in the PWW calendar.