MPBN issued a report yesterday on a scam that’s targeting Maine restaurants.
The scammers claim to be bail bondsmen seeking bail for employees that have been arrested. A big red flag: Maine doesn’t have bail bondsmen.
Review of Boda
Portland Eats has published a “first bites” review of Boda.
According to its website, the restaurant features “street vendor specialties” and “home-style” cooking. It also emphasizes that Boda features “authentic” Thai food as opposed to the “Americanized” Thai food at most other area restaurants. Having never been to Thailand, I cannot vouch for the food’s authenticity. What I can say is, based on my first visit, the food is different and mostly all delicious.
Toast Review of Arabica
Down East has published a mini-review of the fine toast on tap at Arabica.
There are few pleasures in this world greater than a good slice of toast. And we’re ready to claim that Arabica Coffee…has the best in the state. The homemade bread is baked by South Portland’s own Doug’s House of Toast bakery. From plain white to cinnamon-raisin swirl to cheddar cheese and chive, this toast is no ordinary slab of bread. It’s thick, and lightly toasted, and, well, just plain perfect.
Rosemont Wine Sale and Tasting Friday
Rosemont Market on Munjoy Hill is running a “buy any six bottles and take 15% off the price” wine sale all day today, and this afternoon they’re having a wine tasting at the store with the folks from SoPo Wines. Included in the tasting is Oyster River Villager from Warren, Maine which Rosemont describes it as “Wild but exceptionally well made white from Germanic varietals”.
Under Construction: GF, Public Market, Siano's, etc
Here’s a collection of recent Under Construction updates:
- Andrew Pettingill is back working on his project from last year to start-up a gluten-free specialty store/cafe.
- The Portland Farmer’s Market is mulling “some changes at the Deering Oaks market to accommodate the addition of new vendors in an effort to expand the Portland Farmers’ Market in the future.” They are asking for public comment on a proposal that would shift some parking across the street.
- Siano’s is planning on opening their new pizzeria on Fore Street on April 1. They’ve posted some photos of the construction at the new site online.
- Construction is underway at the site of the former Roma restaurant in the West End. There’s no word yet on what business will be moving into the building.
- According to this week’s edition of The Forecaster, the Kosher Meals on Wheels program is expanding its service area (Scarborough, Old Orchard Beach, Portland) to include Falmouth.
Under Construction: GF, Public Market, Siano’s, etc
Here’s a collection of recent Under Construction updates:
- Andrew Pettingill is back working on his project from last year to start-up a gluten-free specialty store/cafe.
- The Portland Farmer’s Market is mulling “some changes at the Deering Oaks market to accommodate the addition of new vendors in an effort to expand the Portland Farmers’ Market in the future.” They are asking for public comment on a proposal that would shift some parking across the street.
- Siano’s is planning on opening their new pizzeria on Fore Street on April 1. They’ve posted some photos of the construction at the new site online.
- Construction is underway at the site of the former Roma restaurant in the West End. There’s no word yet on what business will be moving into the building.
- According to this week’s edition of The Forecaster, the Kosher Meals on Wheels program is expanding its service area (Scarborough, Old Orchard Beach, Portland) to include Falmouth.
Bonjour Fest Report
Josh Christie from Brews & Books has posted a report on Hop Press about last week’s Bonjour Fest at Novare Res.
When I made it up to the bar a couple days into the fest, there were still plenty of beers to choose from – many I’ve never had a chance to try before. Although people tend to thing of the US as the home for big, ballsy extreme beers, the international flair from the likes of Schloss Eggenberg, Mikkeller, Dubuisson and others meant there were some available beers I haven’t had at, say, extreme beer festivals.
Photos from the Whole Hog Dinner
PortlandTown has published a set of photos taken at Vignola’s Whole Hog Dinner which took place last Thursday.
Photo Credit: Michael Barriault
Review of The French Press Eastery
The Portland Phoenix has published a review of The French Press Eatery in Westbrook.
Doughnuts like these are probably best as a rare treat, and the more likely staples are the breakfast and lunch sandwiches. The menu indicates that breads are made on site, but it was hard to detect home-made charms in the bagels, croissants, and English muffins that frame the breakfast sandwiches. The 10 varieties are mostly built around a fried egg and cheddar. We tried a few good sandwiches, but they don’t reach the level of the doughnuts.
Sun Profile of Bazkari Catering
Today’s Portland Daily Sun includes a profile of Bazkari Catering, a food delivery and catering service specializing in Spanish and Latin American cuisine.
Susan Colinet of CDS in South Portland said, “This is food that I actually take time to savor. I do this because it is delicious, but also because I know that it is prepared with care, passion, and pride for the culture and the ingredients that go into each item. The portions are perfect and the freshness and wholesomeness can be savored in each bite. Speak with Ana for just two minutes about the food and you will understand!”
There’s also a report on the renaming of O’Naturals remaining store in Falmouth. The restaurant will now be known as Stoneyfield Cafe.