Kelly Patrick Farrin from Azure Cafe in Freeport was named the Maine Lobster Chef of the Year yesterday at the Harvest on the Harbor. His winning dish was a Herb Grilled Maine Lobster Tail on Arugula with Chive Ricota Gnocchi and Corn Milk (recipe).
For a photos of the event see PortlandTown, and for reporting check out the article in today’s Press Herald.
According to the Press Herald, the “competition will air on NESN at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29.”
LWP on Appetite Portland
LiveWork Portland has profiled Appetite Portland blogger Dawn Hagin lauding her “Critical—but in a Loving Way” approach to food blogging.
Maine Magazine: Westbrook Eats
The November/December issue of Maine magazine includes an eating guide to Westbrook and a profile of James & Andre Tranchemontagne, the pair of brothers who run The Frog & Turtle and The French Press Eatery. The articles aren’t online yet but you can pick up a free copy off the Maine magazine rack at Bard Coffee on Middle Street.
Jay Villani on Fox
Chef/owner Jay Villani from Local 188 was on the Fox morning show to cook cranberry-clementine salsa and talk about Maine Restaurant Week.
Harvest on the Harbor Photos, Video and Reporting
PortlandTown has published sets of photos from two sessions at the opening day of Harvest on the Harbor: the Seafood Splash and last night’s Grand Tasting.
Today’s Press Herald includes a report on the Seafood Splash and the work done by the SMCC team to prep for the event.
Chef Joe Boudreau appeared on WCSH to demo the paella Havana South made for the Grand Tasting.
Photo Credit: Michael Barriault
Harding Smith on Fox
Harding Smith the chef/owner of The Front/Grill/Corner Room appeared Thursday on the Fox morning show to promote next week’s Maine Restaurant Week.
Review of Aunt Dee's
Aunt Dee’s Cafe and Ice Cream Shoppe received 3½ stars from the Eat & Run review in today’s Press Herald.
The pot roast was tender; the potatoes thick and creamy. The star of the meal, however, was the buttercup squash from the owners’ garden. It was served on the side in a small bowl and was simple and delicious, with a little melted butter swimming on top.
Review of Aunt Dee’s
Aunt Dee’s Cafe and Ice Cream Shoppe received 3½ stars from the Eat & Run review in today’s Press Herald.
The pot roast was tender; the potatoes thick and creamy. The star of the meal, however, was the buttercup squash from the owners’ garden. It was served on the side in a small bowl and was simple and delicious, with a little melted butter swimming on top.
Jacob Jasinski on Fox
As part of the Fox morning show’s ongoing cooking series, chef Jacob Jasinski from The Salt Exchange was on the program to talk about Maine Restaurant Week and to cook up venison meatballs garnished with chocolate.
Food Rules & Vegetarian Cuisine
The Sun has published a few food rules assembled by columnist Natalie Ladd and her “Pumpkinhead Council”.
1) When is it too late? If a restaurant serves until 9:30 p.m., the people who walk in the door at nine twenty-seven should get the same quality service, food, and atmosphere as the folks who walked in at seven-thirty. Guess what? Pretty theory, but it simply isn’t happening.
and fellow food columnist Margo Mallar writes about the intersection of vegetarianism and next week’s Fall Restaurant Week.