Type A Diversions has a brief update on the rice used at Benkay.
Bramhall Square Fire
Both Binga’s Wingas and Al-Mustaqim Halal Market were damaged by a three alarm blaze on Sunday, according to this report from the Press Herald.
This Week's Events
On Monday the next Piatto per Tutti cooking class is taking place. Wednesday night The Great Lost Bear is showcasing the beer of Allagash Brewing. Both Eve’s and Verillo’s are open for special Thanksgiving Day dinners. Next Sunday, knife maker Adam Simha will be at Rabelais Books for a demonstration of his work. For more information on these and other upcoming food happenings in the area, visit the event calendar.
Gritty's
Gritty McDuff’s received 3 stars from this week’s Taste & Tell review in the Maine Sunday Telegram.
“The lodestone of Maine microbreweries, Gritty McDuff’s Portland Brew Pub makes terrific ales and fine pub food, but the steak salad needs work.”
Gritty’s
Gritty McDuff’s received 3 stars from this week’s Taste & Tell review in the Maine Sunday Telegram.
“The lodestone of Maine microbreweries, Gritty McDuff’s Portland Brew Pub makes terrific ales and fine pub food, but the steak salad needs work.”
Feeding the Hungry
Also in today’s paper was a feature story on the contributions of a Maine farm family toward feeding the hungry and an article about the resurgence of salmon farming in the state.
Chocolate & Olives
Dean’s Sweets opened a new retail store on Middle Street today. Earlier this week Olive Cafe opened for business Commercial Street (via Psst!).
Amigo’s
1:00 a.m. Curfew has reviewed Amigo’s.
“One reason people love Amigo’s is because the beers are relatively cheap. They don’t serve anything fancy – just beer, mixed drinks and shots. Prices are definitely lower than any surrounding bar. Don’t ask for a martini or a margarita – you’ll get a PBR. I’m not speaking from experience – you can see that glib, don’t-even-ask glare on the bartenders’ faces.”
Congratulations!
Type A Diversions has posted an ultrasound of her “Type Unknown” future dining companion.
Trivia Challenge
Down East is running a culinary trivia challenge. There’s a new question every day between now and December 20 and each right answer gets you another chance in a drawing to win dinner at Evangeline and an overnight stay at the Danforth Inn.