Lemongrass
Stories are everywhere at Lemongrass. In the paintings on the walls that are gifts from patrons. In the framed images of rural Vietnam. And in the various toy scooters that accent tables. Scooters are ubiquitous in Vietnam, so I assume
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.
Pairing Wines Up at Natalie’s
The idea of pairing wines can be a daunting task, especially since the age-old rules of red with meat and white with fish are not completely valid. But its simpler than you think. Let’s start with acidity. When confronted with
How Its Done: Chef David Turin Reveals the Secret to his Success
“It’s funny to think that I thought my first restaurant would be my last.” These are Chef David Turin’s words, 32 years after the inception of what was to be “the one.” After running eight different eateries throughout the 80s
Solo Bistro
The setting at Solo Bistro is distinctly modern: Blonde tables are bookended by marigold- and sky blue-colored chairs; area rugs by Angela Adams adorn the brick walls; and Scandinavian flatware grace the tables. Owner Will Neilson credits his wife and
Neighborhood Favorites
There simply isnt enough space in the magazine to cover all our favorite spots in Maine. Plus, sometimes, our favorite places to eat aren’t fine dining spots per se; theyre brewpubs and breakfast nooks, wine bars and take-out joints. Consider
80 of Maine’s Top Dining Destinations, from Kittery to Fort Kent
AROOSTOOK, STONINGTON + BANGOR NORWAY, BETHEL + SUGARLOAF LEWISTON-AUBURN ELLSWORTH + MDI BELFAST + NORTH HAVEN ROCKLAND, CAMDEN + ROCKPORT BOOTHBAY + WISCASSET BATH + BRUNSWICK FREEPORT + YARMOUTH PORTLAND, SOUTH PORTLAND + THE ISLANDS CAPE ELIZABETH + SCARBOROUGH THE
Joe Ricchio’s Homecoming + His New Portland Perspective
In April of 2009, Andrew Knowlton, restaurant editor for Bon Appétit magazine, attended a raucous event that I used to organize and host at my house. “Deathmatch” brought 10 to 20 cooks of both professional and amateur status together to
The White Barn Inn with Chefs Cartwright + Kish
At the White Barn Inn, there are many elements in place from a bygone time – crystal decanters of port and brandy are set out each afternoon in the lobby for guests, the dining room inhabits a restored barn
Allagash Brewing: Beer Geeks in Paradise
Just after four o’clock on a Thursday afternoon in the Allagash Brewing Company employee room, about a dozen men in flannel shirts, hoodies, beards, and some spectacles—self-described “beer geeks”—are holding a very serious chili competition. Among them are a handful