The bicoastal food rivalry carries on at Blogtown, a blog run by left coast Portland’s weekly newspaper. The baiting also come with the olive branch offer of a food writer exchange. (via Original Portland).
Joe’s New York Pizza
Joe’s New York Pizza has opened for business on Fore Street in the location formerly occupied by Granny’s Buritos.
Winter Farmers' Market
The Munjoy Hill News is reporting that a Farmers’ Market will be operating in Monument Square through Winter and Spring every other Wednesday afternoon. According to the article the next market will take place December 24.
Beertown, USA
Beer Examiner has done a statistical survey to answer the question “Where is Beertown, USA?” Their measure is the number of breweries per capita. Portland is now #7 on the list (1 brewery for every 15,706 people) but they continue to update it as new data comes in. (via Portland Psst!).
Walter's Cafe
Type A Diversions has reviewed Walter’s.
“The lunch menu at Walter’s changes frequently. Although eclectic, the menu offers something for everyone without being boring. For dinner there are better choices in the area, but for lunch, Walter’s offers creative, consistently well prepared cuisine at moderate ‘sit-down’ prices.”
Walter’s Cafe
Type A Diversions has reviewed Walter’s.
“The lunch menu at Walter’s changes frequently. Although eclectic, the menu offers something for everyone without being boring. For dinner there are better choices in the area, but for lunch, Walter’s offers creative, consistently well prepared cuisine at moderate ‘sit-down’ prices.”
Binga’s in Yarmouth
According to an article in this week’s Forecaster Binga’s Wingas is in the process of opening a new restaurant in Yarmouth. The owner also plans on starting to package and sell a line of Binga’s sauces. Plans for the Binga’s on Congress Street are “up in the air.”
Charcuterie Tasting
Chow Maine has a report on a special charcuterie tasting that will be held at Bonobo in January. I’ve heard from the organizer that the event is already sold out.
Cookie Swap
There’s another addition to this weekend’s event calendar. Rabelais Books on Middle Street is holding a cookie swap on Sunday.
Dean’s Sweets
The Maine Switch has published a profile of Dean’s Sweets. Dean’s Sweets recently opened a shop on Middle St.