The Forecaster has published an article about Island Dog Brewing.
Still in its nascent stages, Island Dog Brewing only sells tasting flights, pints, and growlers, although by August they hope to distribute kegs to area bars and restaurants – including Otto Pizza, which is in the same complex behind the Maine Mall, and will deliver pies to the 4,200-square-foot tasting room.
Kitchn has posted an article about the bagels at Scratch Baking Co.
Growing up in Fairfield County — New York City just a quick train ride away — I was sure I was eating some of the best (if not the best) bagels in the world. Ess-a-Bagel, Russ & Daughters, Absolute Bagels, Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee, Murray’s, Tompkins Square Bagels — these are the bagel shops that had my love and allegiance for most of my life.
But that all changed when I visited a small bakery in South Portland, Maine.
An article in the Press Herald highlights three Portland food trucks that serve vegan options on their menu: Mashed, Thainy Boda and Falafel Mafia.
The Boston Globe and Plate have published articles about The Lost Kitchen.
French brings out lit tapers in white candlesticks to each table. She tells her guests the story of their dinner: what they are eating, where it comes from. Then she offers a toast. “Thank you from the bottom of my heart,” she says. “This is my favorite place in the world.”
A new coffee shop called Little Woodfords (website, instagram, twitter, facebook) is under construction in Woodfords Corner at 643 Forest Ave in the IOOF Building.
The 1,000 sq ft LW is self described as “a tiny shop serving up coffee, snacks and community”.
Owners Andrew Zarro and TJ Quinn live in the neighborhood. They signed the lease for the space just a few days ago and hope to make quick work of the renovations to open by the end of August.
Zarro and Quinn have been in touch with a number of roasters and are narrowing down for a final selection. The finalists are coffee roasters that aren’t currently served in Portland and so would bring something new to the broader coffee loving community of Portland.
An outpost of the Terra Cotta Pasta Co. is under construction in North Deering at 64 Auburn St.
Terra Cotta was founded in New Hampshire and opened their first store in the Portland area several years ago in South Portland. This will be their first store in the City of Portland.
Here’s a look around Chaval (website, instagram, twitter, facebook), the new restaurant under development in the former Caiola’s space in the West End.
Owners Ilma Lopez and Damian Sansonetti are getting Chaval ready for their opening day. Chaval is scheduled to open to the public sometime in the next week or two.
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Tuesday – it’s the 4th of July. Head to the Eastern Prom at 7:30 for an outdoor concert by the Portland Symphony Orchestra and the annual firework display over the water.
Wednesday – the Monument Square Farmers’ Market is taking place.
Friday – Rosemont on Brighton is holding wine tasting.
Saturday –the Down East Lobster Roll Festival is taking place on Thompson’s Point, LeRoux Kitchen is holding a wine tasting, and the Deering Oaks Farmers’ Market are taking place.
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.
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Here’s a look inside the construction site for Rose Foods (website, facebook, instagram), a bagel shop and delicatessen project by chef Chad Conley, co-owner of Palace Diner. Conley’s vision for Rose Foods is as a,
counter-service bagel shop, neighborhood cafe, and retail store, featuring food from New York Jewish cuisine. Smoked seafood and other specialty products will be featured for retail sale and on bagel sandwiches, alongside deli classics like sour pickles, pastrami sandwiches, matzo ball soup and a variety of salads.
The shop is named after Conley’s wife’s (Rachel Schlein) great-grandmother. It’s located at 428 Forest Ave in the former Brea Lu Cafe building, and is on track to open in August.
