Portland in a Snap has published photos and list of results from yesterday’s charity event.
This Week’s Events
Monday — the Maine episode of Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservation TV show airs tonight on the Travel Channel. Stephen Lanzalotta is teaching a Piatto per Tutti cooking class, and Cheryl Lewis from El Rayo Taqueria is teaching a Mexican cooking class.
Tuesday — Kamasouptra is having their Grand Opening starting with a ribbon cutting at 10:30 am, The Salt Exchange is hosting a bourbon dinner.
Wednesday — RSVP is holding a wine tasting, Bresca is holding a wine dinner, and the 11th Annual Best of Portland Awards Show is taking place at the Port City Music Hall.
Thursday — Leavitt & Sons is holding a wine tasting.
Saturday — the indoor Winter Farmers’ Market is taking place and Cultivating Community is running a children’s program (up to age 9) on “starting seedlings, local food, and plant growth”.
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.
Kamasouptra Soft Opening
Kamasouptra had a soft opening today in preparation for their Grand Opening on Tuesday. Kamasouptra is located on the second floor of the Public Market House in Monument Square.
New Rules for the Fishing Industry
Today’s Maine Sunday Telegram includes an interview with fisherman Rob Odlin about upcoming changes in regulation of the fishing industry.
Rob Odlin holds down seven different jobs.
He is a shrimp boat captain, gill net groundfishing boat captain, sea urchin diver, charter boat captain, tuna boat captain, landlord and movie producer.
These days, his movie career is looking the most realistic.
Another Porthole Review
Travels with Hilary has published a review of The Porthole.
Waitress arrived at the table with a smile, menus and coffee pot in hand. I kept it simple with poached eggs and one of the homemade biscuits. Eggs were perfectly poached; that 75¢ biscuit turned out to be a gigunda masterpiece. Yeah, the Porthole is my kinda breakfast joint.
New Blog & Market
Mister Meatball and African SuperMarket have been added to the PFM directory.
Comments to FTC Re: Trader Joe’s
Friday’s Press Herald includes a report on the public comments flooding into the FTC on the proposed sale of the Wild Oats building to Trader Joe’s.
“We want it, we want it, we want it!!!” Meredith Cohen of Hallowell said in her posting. “I was told I should write to show my support for Trader Joe’s buying the old Wild Oats building so here it is. Please, please, please! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!”
Review of Evangeline
Travels with Hilary has published a brief review of Evangeline.
Meal began with a teaser, a gougere, a mouthful of cheese-accented pastry air; followed by crusty bread. I had the most amazing endive salad, made with endive, Roquefort, pear, and pistachio crumble…
Photos of Skinny Cart and Otto
Hilly Town has published a set of photos and commentary on Skinny Cart BBQ and on the new dining area at Otto Pizza.
Review of The Porthole
The Porthole has received 4 stars from this week’s Eat & Run review in the Press Herald.
Bottom line: With its atmospheric location on the waterfront, just across from the Harbor Fish market, this would be a good spot to bring visitors, especially during good weather when you can eat out on the restaurant’s deck. But it’s also a good destination for locals to drop in for a quick bite, especially during the week when you’re looking for a low-key place where you don’t have to fight crowds.