Fine Cooking magazine talked with chef Sam Hayward to get his Portland tips on where to eat and go in Portland. His suggestions include: Browne Trading, Central Provisions, East Ender, Eventide, Harbor Fish Market, Hugo’s, Scratch Baking, Standard Baking and The Lobster Shack.
The article also includes Hayward’s recipe for beer-steamed mussels.
The August/September issue of Fine Cooking isn’t online yet.
Pig Trip has published a first look review of Terlingua,
So far, so good. Latin meets barbecue in an interesting menu with that rare combination of ambitiousness and approachability. Strong flavors, strong smoke and mostly reliable textures are good signs going forward.
the Press Herald has reviewed Marcy’s,
…when I need something reliable, without any pretense and certainly affordable, Marcy’s is my go-to place. I hadn’t been in about four years and now have been twice as of late. I’m sure they’ll see me there soon and though I’ll have to stay away from the Twix Muffin (I am not making this up) on their specials board, I am likely to visit the “Pancake Corner” part of the menu…
and the Press Herald has also posted a bar review of the Glass lounge.
Glass Lounge at Hyatt Place is a swanky hotel bar with a retro vibe and great craft cocktails. Good for a daytime drink with friends or coworkers, or a fancy night on the town, Glass’s central downtown location creates a buzzing metropolitan atmosphere, where you will find exceptional service, impressive bourbon and scotch offerings, and imaginative cocktails.
Wine Enthusiast magazine has included MJ’s Wine Bar in their list of the Top 20 Wine Bars in America.
A new sandwich shop called Pockets opened yesterday. Pockets is located in the former Orange Leaf/Dunkin Donuts space on the corner of Fore and Market Streets.
Urban Eye has posted a report on BP’s Shuck Shack.
Shucking ‘em before your eyes from an old hotdog cart, BP gives new meaning to the term street food. Once newly pried, Parson’s tucks the gleaming gems in a custom wooden tray. Choose from six finishing sauces, from traditional cocktail to tangy green curry mignonette sauce. Nothing pedestrian here.
Peter Peter Portland Eater has reviewed Tempo Dulu.
I give Tempo Dulu my highest recommendation. I assure you that it is not just a meal, but a complete culinary experience highlighted by both eating and learning about first rate Asian cuisine using lots of local ingredients in the best and most elegant of locations. Like most Maine restaurants of any quality, there is no dress code, so you can go and relax while feeling like king for a meal. Save your money and make this place your very next special occasion go-to. You can thank me later.
Monday — Soakology is opening their new shop at 511 Congress Street.
Wednesday — the Monument Square Farmers’ Market is taking place.
Thursday — The Great Lost Bear is showcasing beer from Baxter Brewing.
Saturday — LeRoux Kitchen is holding a wine tasting, and the Deering Oaks Farmers’ Market is taking place.
Sunday — Chefs Ian and Lucy Dutch from Dutch’s are the featured chefs at the inaugural Snack Series event at Maine & Loire.
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.
Tom Bull, former owner of Portland-based Bull Jager Brewing, will be launching Dirigo Brewing in Biddeford later this year, according to a report from The Beer Babe.
