New Food Blog: Vin et Grub

| Posted in Reviews, PFM

Vin et Grub, a new food blog, has been added to the directory on Portland Food Map. The blog’s most recent entry is a review of Boda,

i honestly don’t have anything to complain about from boda.  the atmosphere was great- the food, delicious as ever, and the service was prompt.  the prices are also very reasonable.  obviously, it’s sort of unfair.  boda- the thai restaurant that serves up creative and real thai cuisine has a huge advantage over thai places like veranda, saebeing, and pom’s.  i’ll be taking many more trips to boda- seeing as they’re open late-night.

The blogger is also trying to establish a roving dinner club, to be called Port City Eaters.

First Review of Bubble Maineia Dessert & Noodle Bar

| Posted in Reviews

Soooo . . You Really Like Cats has published a review of Bubble Maineia Dessert & Noodle Bar.

Overall, we were quite pleased with the entire experience. We went in after a long Wednesday’s worth of errands after work and collapsed in a heap at Bubble Maineia’s Noodle Bar seeking some nourishment. We were quite full and energized by the end of the meal and had a wonderful conversation with Mrs. Chen about Taiwanese cuisine and the presence of Chinese people in Maine. She was quite excited to hear that I really enjoyed her beef stew noodle soup because she made it herself, and insisted that I try her sister’s curry chicken the next time I come by…

First Review of Bubble Maineia Dessert & Noodle Bar

| Posted in Reviews

Soooo . . You Really Like Cats has published a review of Bubble Maineia Dessert & Noodle Bar.

Overall, we were quite pleased with the entire experience. We went in after a long Wednesday’s worth of errands after work and collapsed in a heap at Bubble Maineia’s Noodle Bar seeking some nourishment. We were quite full and energized by the end of the meal and had a wonderful conversation with Mrs. Chen about Taiwanese cuisine and the presence of Chinese people in Maine. She was quite excited to hear that I really enjoyed her beef stew noodle soup because she made it herself, and insisted that I try her sister’s curry chicken the next time I come by…

Lobster Research

| Posted in Fisheries

Today’s paper includes an article about ongoing lobster research “to insure the future of the state’s most lucrative fishery.”

Even after millions of dollars and decades of study, much about the lobster is unknown, said Carl Wilson, lead lobster scientist at the Maine Department of Marine Resources. He is part of a three-member agency team that studies the fishery with the goal of someday being able to better predict its future.

Changes at The French Press Eatery

| Posted in General News

The American Journal has a report on some changes afoot at The French Press Eatery. (via the Westbrook Diarist)

But now The French Press, run by Andre Tranchemontagne, the younger brother of the Frog & Turtle’s chef, James Tranchemontagne, has developed its own full-grown identity.

The French Press will continue to serve breakfast and lunch, but next week, starting Tuesday, July 13, it also will be open in the evenings serving dinner.

And coffee will no longer be the strongest tipple at The French Press  – the eatery recently won approval from the city for a liquor license and has installed a full bar.

Tunisian Tasting@Vignola and Construction at Pai Men and Rosemont

| Posted in Under Construction, Events

PortlandTown has posted images of the Tunisian tasting at Vignola and the construction sites for the new Rosemont on Brighton and Miyake’s new noodle bar (shown here) that’s going in at 188 State Street in Longfellow Square.
Photo Credit: Michael Barriault
For more information on Rosemont’s expansion on Brighton see the Portland Daily Sun article published earlier this week.

It’s the kind of news that might cause Rosemont Market fans to panic — the mini-chain’s original Brighton Avenue store is closing.
But relax. The original shop is closing, but only to focus on food preparation while the retal operation is moving across the street, doubling its size and adding products.