Taste of Bar Harbor 2012
My courageous battle with Dessert Night at the Taste of Bar Harbor 2012. In only its second year of existence, the Taste of Bar Harbor festival has already come quite a long way. Organized by the Chamber of Commerce, it
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.
Bandaloop, Kennebunkport
Thoughtfully prepared cuisine, great wine, and the secrets of eternal life at Bandaloop. As I hobble, due to an ill-advised and exercise-related knee injury, through the streets of Kennebunkport toward Bandaloop, the sky opens up and a steady downpour of
David’s, Portland
David’s in Monument Square continues to evolve and keeps getting better. Entering into his 20th year of operation in Portland, it is quite refreshing to see chef David Turin still having fun behind the line. Though his second restaurant, David’s
Inn at English Meadows, Kennebunk
Though I am quite impressed by the recent renovations of the Inn at English Meadows, the full scope of the improvements truly sets in when I begin examining the old-fashioned decor in the “before” photographs. Owners Eric and Liz Brodar
Ryan’s Corner House Irish Pub, Kennebunk
There are few things more satisfying than the warming qualities of superlative Irish whiskey on a cold, rainy Monday night. An interesting fact about this breed of spirit is that compared to Scotland, which operates over 90 distilleries, Ireland has
Arrows, Ogunquit
As my companion and I walk across the parking lot toward the front door of Arrows, we observe a member of the kitchen staff tending to an outdoor grill. Upon getting closer, the cook turns to greet us with a
Natalie’s, Camden
From pre-dinner cocktails to the most incredible beignets you will ever taste, every last detail of the dining experience is executed with painstaking precision. After hearing rumblings about Natalie’s newly acquired executive chef, Belgium native Geoffroy Deconinck, I decide that
One Dock, Kennebunkport
Last weekend I had the opportunity to work as guest bartender at One Dock, a restaurant nestled into the heart of The Kennebunkport Inn. Though not one of my regular haunts, based upon the reaction of the patrons, it quickly
Schulte + Herr
Beautifully executed German cuisine finds its way to Portland, in the most unassuming of small spaces. Bringing your own beer stein is optional. Hausmannskost. This is a German word used to describe the cooking routine commonly employed by one’s grandmother.