The Great Lost Bear, Portland
I have been coming to the Great Lost Bear for over 20 years. I will admit that the first visit involved a cheeseburger and a tall, frosty mug of Coca-Cola, enjoyed in the presence of both my mother and grandmother
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.
Hugo's, Portland
Posted on March 29, 2012by Joe Ricchio “The purchase of Hugo’s was, for us, about as turn-key as one could possibly imagine. We have basically been running the restaurant for two years now, so there is really no change outside
Bar Lola, Portland
Posted on March 22, 2012by Joe Ricchio For some reason Munjoy Hill seldom registers with me when considering dining options. This isn’t to say that there aren’t great restaurants in this part of town, but rather to suggest that I
White Barn Inn, Kennebunkport
Posted on March 15, 2012 by Joe Ricchio There has always been a certain mystique about the White Barn Inn, and though I personally hate the use of superlatives when it comes to restaurants, most who experience the inn
The Black Birch
EAT FEATURE-April 2012 By Joe Ricchio Photographs by Kristin Teig Offering a combination of revamped American-style classics and rustic country fare, the Black Birch has already established itself as a destination amid Kittery’s wealth of dining options. There are
Restorative Foods
EAT MAINE-April 2012 By Joe Ricchio If you are kind to your body, it is much more likely to forgive your less prudent behaviors down the road. Here are a few foods that will help you get started… “RAW”
Taco Escobarr, Portland
Posted on March 8, 2012 by Joe Ricchio Growing up in Texas and spending a fair amount of time in Mexico, chef Steve Tuggle of Taco Escobarr understands the proper method with which to marry the flavors of these
The Butcher of Rosemont
By Joe Ricchio Photographs by Kristin Teig As Jarrod Spangler passionately holds forth on the characteristics of different animals and the processes entailed in carving them up, I come to the realization that for the past few minutes I haven’t
Locally Sourced Meats
EAT MAINE-March 2012 By Joe Ricchio It’s time to start thinking about where the meat you buy comes from, especially with such a wealth of local resources at your disposal. Here are a few of my favorite sources to