The Armory Lounge received 3½ stars from this week’s Taste & Tell review in the Maine Sunday Telegram.
“A refuge from the rain and the raining blows of the economic news, this upscale bar also serves a customer a plate of good food.”
Maine Shrimp Season
According to a post on the Eat Maine Foods forums, the 2008-2009 maine shrimp season is slated to start December 1 and run through May 30.
Jack is Out, Olive is In
One-Eyed Jacks has changed hands. The new owner will be renaming it Olive and plans on serving a Mediterranean inspired breakfast and lunch menu.
Kon Asian Bistro
Kon Asian Bistro is opening a location in Portland on Brighton Avenue. Here’s what the Providence Phoenix had to say about the food at the original Rhode Island restaurant. For more information on upcoming food businesses in Portland take a look at the Under Construction list.
October's Stats
The 10 restaurants looked up most often during the month of October were:
Hot Suppa!
The USM Free Press has reviewed Hot Suppa!. “When I mention the words Hot Suppa, I’m disappointed when people don’t know what I’m referring to, I am talking about the one and only Hot Suppa, an eatery I’ve come to appreciate, located on Congress street a little ways up from Longfellow Square.”
The Station
The Free Press also has a report on the changes ongoing at The Station.
Vignola
Portland Magazine has reviewed Vignola.
Miss Portland Opens Today
The Miss Portland Diner had a test run yesterday with friends and family. They are scheduled to open for breakfast this morning at 6 am.
November Port City Life
The new issue of Port City Life has an article tracing the history of the Deathmatch eating club, as well as a brief write-up on Tilar Mazzeo, author of The Widow Cliequot. Rabelais and Evangeline are cohosting a book signing/champagne dinner in honor of Mazzeo’s book on Wednesday November 5.