Eatland
EAT FEATURE-September 2009 By Peter A. Smith Photographs by Jonathan Levitt Portland’s newest restaurants In May, the big, neon S in the Eastland Park Hotel’s rooftop sign went out, so that on the approach from South Portland, up and over
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.
Little Italy
FEAST-September 2009 (from Maine Home+Design) By Rebecca Falzano Photographs by François Gagné For husband and wife Bob and Laura Butler, the richness of life is measured in moments of good food and wine: The pleasing pungency of garlic. The texture of
Three Tiers on the Pier
FEAST-August 2009 (from Maine Home+Design) By Rebecca Falzano Photographs by François Gagné If restaurants could talk, Pier 77 on Cape Porpoise Harbor would have some tales to tell. For more than seventy years, the site overlooking a working pier has been
Bistro Beat
FEAST-July 2009 (from Maine Home+Design) By Rebecca Falzano Photographs by Irvin Serrano At Francine Bistro, there is an undeniable rhythm in the air—an upbeat tempo that crescendos on summer nights when the candles are lit and the twinkle lights on
Casual on the Cove
FEAST-June 2009 (from Maine Home+Design) By Rebecca Falzano Photographs by François Gagné It is nearly impossible to talk about MC Perkins Cove without first talking about Arrows; it is just as difficult to discuss the two Ogunquit eateries without likening them
A Natural Secret
FEAST-May 2009 (from Maine Home+Design) By Rebecca Falzano Photographs by François Gagné Walking for the first time through the bright red doors of Bandaloop in Kennebunkport’s Dock Square, one cannot help but feel as though they are stepping into the unknown, about
Where Gallery Meets Gally
FEAST-April 2009 (from Maine Home+Design) By Rebecca Falzano Photographs by Irvin Serrano Two tiny hands and a giggling “hi” emerge from thick drapery at the entrance to Lily Bistro in Rockland. Into full view comes 18-month-old Shawn, a miniature maitre d’ in
Greek Revival
FEAST-March 2009 (from Maine Home+Design) By Candace Karu Photographs by Irvin Serrano In the quiet morning hours, sun pouring through the front windows, Emilitsa slowly comes to life. In other restaurants, sunlight serves only to highlight small imperfections; these are places better
Rooms at the Top
FEAST-January/February 2009 (from Maine Home+Design) By Candace Karu Photographs by Irvin Serrano Chef and restaurateur Harding Lee Smith is on a mission: he’s determined to give comfort food a new image. “I’ve always been interested in high-end food that’s casual and affordable,”