The Portland Press Herald has reviewed the Miss Portland Diner.
“The Miss Portland Diner, now open for breakfast and lunch on Marginal Way, has a chance to be a real gem in Portland’s casual dining scene. But the diner, whose reopening has been long anticipated, has a few issues to address as it moves through its ‘soft opening’ tune-up phase.”
This Sunday Hugo’s is holding their 8th Annual Potato Dinner, a 7 course meal featuring Maine grown potatos and other root vegetables.
The Maine Switch has reviewed Hot Suppa!
“In the end, the beauty of this restaurant is the perfect balance it strikes between down home cooking and gourmet style.”
Also in The Switch are a profile of the Miss Portland Diner and some guidance on where to find vegan, vegetarian or gluten-free desserts.
Portland Psst! has a nice summary of the recent press on the Maine episode of Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern that is scheduled to air next week on Tuesday night.
In addition to the article about the Zimmern’d Deathmatch that was held this Summer, this week’s edition of the Portland Phoenix also includes advice on finding value priced wines for the holidays.
Allagash Brewing made it into a list of the nation’s top microbreweries (via Blog About Beer). Ray Daniels of the Brewers Association and Julie Bradford of All About Beer magazine compiled the list for an article in Men’s Health magazine.
According to The Bollard, a new restaurant is planning on opening at 188 Middle Street once the dust settles on the remodelling at the old Pavillion. Details on other food business under development can be found on the Under Construction list.
NECN has published a video review of Sebago Brewing.
In today’s Press Herald there’s an article about a new lobster cookbook titled Lobsters on the Fly. Proceeds from the sale will go to the Maine Lobstermen’s Association to help Maine fishing families in need.