Chow Maine‘s Nancy English was one of the judges at the Cumberland Fair’s apple pie contest. She’s posted her insights on the winning pies and thoughts on what makes great apple pie so challenging to make.
15,000 Oysters
Portlanders looking at options for a weekend foodie road trip might want to consider the Pemaquid Oyster Festival this Sunday. The Maine Mouth reports that “15,000 oysters that will be shucked and served fresh on the half shell, broiled, stewed, and baked as Oysters Rockefeller” at the festival.
Trip to Back Bay Grill
Travels with Hilary has written a review of Back Bay Grill.
“With all the hype about Portland’s foodie-fave restaurants, you know—555, Evangeline, Hugo’s, Fore Street, Cinque Terre, Bresca—sometimes out-of-sight/out-of-mind Back Bay Grill gets overlooked. It shouldn’t.”
Grace's Web
Grace’s Web
Thai Chef Buffet
I stopped by Thai Chef Buffet after work last night to find out how close they are to opening. The woman I spoke to predicts that they’ll open for business late next week. The owners of Sengchai Thai on Forest Ave are behind this new restaurant. Based on the menu it looks like they’ll be doing a takeout/delivery business in addition to the buffet.
Benny's Famous Fried Clams
Benny’s, the small clam shack on West Commercial St, received 3 stars from this week’s Eat & Run review in the Portland Press Herald.
“But if you only have a quick lunch break and want to sneak some fast, cheap seafood into your day, try this kitschy little oasis.”
Benny’s Famous Fried Clams
Benny’s, the small clam shack on West Commercial St, received 3 stars from this week’s Eat & Run review in the Portland Press Herald.
“But if you only have a quick lunch break and want to sneak some fast, cheap seafood into your day, try this kitschy little oasis.”
Type A @ Aurora Provisions
Type A Diversions has reviewed Aurora Provisions.
“With quality fare and a laid back atmosphere, Aurora Provisions is the perfect place to enjoy lunch, grab a pre-made gourmet dinner to-go, or to stock up on provisions for your next dinner party.”
Wedding Bells
In his first blog post since May, Erik Desjarlais announced that he and Krista Kern, chef and owner of Bresca, will be getting married this weekend in Sugar Hill, NH.