Solo Bistro
Will and Pia Neilson have owned Solo Bistro for 11 years. Pia’s previous design experience is evident in the restaurant decor from the colorful seating and blond wood tables set with geometric white plates to the graphic rugs and art
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.
Alisson’s Restaurant
Alisson’s is most definitely a family affair. For years, it’s been the popular choice for family dining in Kennebunkport, a place you could most certainly feel comfortable bringing the kids. But it’s also a family business, now being run by
Old Vines
When Old Vines was put up for sale a year and a half ago patrons panicked. The future of this favorite spot in the heart of Lower Village looked uncertain until Rick Taranto and Jon Ellms stepped in. “When the
Maine’s Semifinalists for the 2016 James Beard Awards
It should come as no surprise to anyone familiar with the Maine dining scene that so many of our own have been named as semifinalists for the prestigious James Beard Awards. Selected from a list of 20,000 online entries from
Tiqa
Deen Haleem had every intention of retiring when he left the financial services industry two years ago, but these days he’s sending his staff emails at 4:30 a.m. On occasion, he’s even cooking family meals for the restaurant staff. Haleem
Congress Squared
The recent renovation transforming the historic Eastland Hotel into the sleek new Westin Harborview also worked its magic on its street-level restaurant, Congress Squared. The Top of the East gets all the glory, but a strong case can be made
The Black Birch
Teamwork, dedication to the profession, and sensational food Tiny Wallingford Square in Kittery, where you can practically shout across the Piscataqua River to New Hampshire, has become a hot destination in the past few years. Independent shops, cafes, and restaurants
Tuscan Bistro
Adoperarsi per eccellenza Don’t worry if your Italian skills are rusty and you don’t understand these words, which translate to “strive for excellence.” Just be glad that you are on the receiving end of this motto, which is etched onto
Bruno’s
Plate after plate of handmade pastas and sauce made from family recipes are brought to the table on a recent visit to Bruno’s for my weekly eat blog. I’m thrilled when owners Bob and Vicki Napolitano and their son Dan