Long Grain
It has become a common thing for those who live in Camden to cap significant life events with a meal at Long Grain. They go to celebrate birthdays and anniversaries, as well as new jobs and journeys. They go to
10 Unique Options for Outdoor Dining in Maine This Winter
Restaurants and breweries across the state have introduced fish shacks, igloos, and heated patios for cold-weather dining.
Ocean
It’s a sad fact of modern dining: over the years, many wonderful, classic French dishes have fallen by the wayside, forgotten or misrepresented. Cuisine that was once the pride of the world’s finest hotels and luxury ocean liners is all
Portland & Rochester Public House
Upon mention of my disdain for the term gastropub, Garrett Fitzgerald, owner of the Portland & Rochester Public House, agrees with me and asserts, ”pubs should always have good food; a special label for that is entirely unnecessary.” My thoughts
BBQ Joints of Maine
On the lookout for the signs, sauce, and smoke of barbecue in Maine—a southerner’s pursuit in New England. This is going to be messy, hopefully. I didn’t expect to find barbecue here. Not the ribs and pulled pork of the
Conundrum Wine Bistro
Conundrum owner Vincent Vinny Migliaccio has a different approach when it comes to maintaining his wine program. Each year his vendors ply him with over 300 different wines cumulatively, setting up multiple tastings for Migliaccio and his staff, hoping their
Eateries from Brian Hill: Francine Bistro, Shepherd’s Pie, and Seabright Pizza
Brian Hill has become a Maine culinary icon; he now runs three ventures in the midcoast, including his most recent addition, Seabright Pizza. But the best way to get a glimpse into the inner workings of the mind of the
Oscar’s New American
I interpret it as a good a sign that when chef Nick Krunkkala is describing his menu to me, I get the impression that he is making himself really, really hungry. This is the kind of person that you want
El Corazon Food Truck
“To know how to eat is to know enough,” is emblazoned on the back of the El Corazon Food Truck. The saying originates from the Basque country, and celebrates part of cook and co-owner Joe Urtuzuastegui’s heritage. The other part
Gonzo Brunch at Outliers Eatery, Portland
Outliers is named after Malcolm Gladwell’s book Outliers: The Story of Success, because as Outliers owner Pete Verrill puts it, “we consider ourselves outliers.” Partly due to location—on York Street on the outskirts of Portland’s West End. Partly due to