Pastry chef, Francesca Bowman, appeared on the Fox morning show today to talk about her new job at the Back Bay Grill. This is part of a week long series of discussions with chefs from restaurants participating in next week’s Maine Restaurant Week.
Under Construction: Gingko Blue
MaineBiz has published an update on Gingko Blue, a new jazz/blues bar that’s being opened by the owners of Walter’s.
Renovation work is under way on the 1,800-square-foot lounge, in space formerly occupied by clothing retailer Betsy’s, and Gingko Blue will likely open in mid-November. [PR Manager Ann] Ewing would not divulge the cost of the renovation work or the Buerhaus’ lease for the space.
Under Construction: Otto & East End Grill
According to a report from the Munjoy Hill News, Otto Pizza’s liquor license application for the former North Star space on Congress Street was approved by the Portland City Council last night.
The new pizza house will have 75 seats indoors and 20 seats outside, weather permitting. The menu at the new Otto’s will duplicate the other location, 576 Congress Street. In addition to beer and wine, Otto’s will offer a salad and desert. The new Otto’s will be family-friendly said Allen.
Also on the agenda last night was a liquor license application by Megan Schroeter and Mitchel Gerow for The East End Grill. They are planning to open the new restaurant in the former Norm’s space on Middle Street. See page 35 of the agenda for a sample menu.
For additional reporting, read this article in the Portland Daily Sun.
Under Construction: Otto & East End Grill
According to a report from the Munjoy Hill News, Otto Pizza’s liquor license application for the former North Star space on Congress Street was approved by the Portland City Council last night.
The new pizza house will have 75 seats indoors and 20 seats outside, weather permitting. The menu at the new Otto’s will duplicate the other location, 576 Congress Street. In addition to beer and wine, Otto’s will offer a salad and desert. The new Otto’s will be family-friendly said Allen.
Also on the agenda last night was a liquor license application by Megan Schroeter and Mitchel Gerow for The East End Grill. They are planning to open the new restaurant in the former Norm’s space on Middle Street. See page 35 of the agenda for a sample menu.
For additional reporting, read this article in the Portland Daily Sun.
The Salt Exchange Review & the 1855 Portland Rum Riot
The new issue of Down East magazine includes a review of The Salt Exchange,
As for the food itself: In a word, it’s stunning — well conceived, delicately balanced, and impeccably presented. Maine lobster salad with crème fraiche, cucumber, and greens is so delicately seasoned as to be a bit bland on first bite. But with successive nibbles the flavors reveal themselves, the slight tang of the crème fraiche creating a perfect complement to the lobster’s richness.
and an article about the 1855 Portland Rum Riot,
Men loitered in the square with an air of impatience. A cache of liquor had been seized in the basement of City Hall, Racklyffe was told. The rumor circulating that day was that the liquor belonged to Portland’s mayor, Neal Dow, the “Father of Prohibition” himself.
The Salt Exchange Review & the 1855 Portland Rum Riot
The new issue of Down East magazine includes a review of The Salt Exchange,
As for the food itself: In a word, it’s stunning — well conceived, delicately balanced, and impeccably presented. Maine lobster salad with crème fraiche, cucumber, and greens is so delicately seasoned as to be a bit bland on first bite. But with successive nibbles the flavors reveal themselves, the slight tang of the crème fraiche creating a perfect complement to the lobster’s richness.
and an article about the 1855 Portland Rum Riot,
Men loitered in the square with an air of impatience. A cache of liquor had been seized in the basement of City Hall, Racklyffe was told. The rumor circulating that day was that the liquor belonged to Portland’s mayor, Neal Dow, the “Father of Prohibition” himself.
MF&L: Chef Erik Desjarlais & the Pig Kahuna
The new issue of Maine Food & Lifestyle magazine includes an interview with Erik Desjarlais, chef/owner of Evangeline, and an article about Dave Mallari and his Portland-based catering business Pig Kahuna. Unfortunately, neither article is yet available online.
MF&L: Chef Erik Desjarlais & the Pig Kahuna
The new issue of Maine Food & Lifestyle magazine includes an interview with Erik Desjarlais, chef/owner of Evangeline, and an article about Dave Mallari and his Portland-based catering business Pig Kahuna. Unfortunately, neither article is yet available online.
This Week's Events
Wednesday — Down East and Rabelais are hosting an event at the Danforth Inn to relaunch Good Maine Food by Marjorie Moser and Cooking Down East by Marjorie Standish; food historian Sandy Oliver and chef Melissa Kelly will be at the event. Wine Wise is teaching a class on French Reds at The Wine Bar, and the Monument Square Farmers Market is taking place.
Thursday — the first day of the 2010 Harvest on the Harbor, there will be a beer and cheese tasting at the Public Market House, and the weekly beer showcase at The Great Lost Bear will feature brews from D.L. Geary.
Friday — Coffee by Design is giving a tour of their roastery and the second day of the 2010 Harvest on the Harbor is taking place.
Saturday — Eve’s at the Garden is hosting the 6th Annual Caviar Dinner, there will be a cooking class at Kitchen & Cork in Scarborough, the last day of the 2010 Harvest on the Harbor, and the Deering Oaks Farmers Market is taking place.
Sunday — the opening night of the Fall Maine Restaurant Week – visit the MRW website for a full list of participating restaurants.
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.
This Week’s Events
Wednesday — Down East and Rabelais are hosting an event at the Danforth Inn to relaunch Good Maine Food by Marjorie Moser and Cooking Down East by Marjorie Standish; food historian Sandy Oliver and chef Melissa Kelly will be at the event. Wine Wise is teaching a class on French Reds at The Wine Bar, and the Monument Square Farmers Market is taking place.
Thursday — the first day of the 2010 Harvest on the Harbor, there will be a beer and cheese tasting at the Public Market House, and the weekly beer showcase at The Great Lost Bear will feature brews from D.L. Geary.
Friday — Coffee by Design is giving a tour of their roastery and the second day of the 2010 Harvest on the Harbor is taking place.
Saturday — Eve’s at the Garden is hosting the 6th Annual Caviar Dinner, there will be a cooking class at Kitchen & Cork in Scarborough, the last day of the 2010 Harvest on the Harbor, and the Deering Oaks Farmers Market is taking place.
Sunday — the opening night of the Fall Maine Restaurant Week – visit the MRW website for a full list of participating restaurants.
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.