Restaurants and breweries across the state have introduced fish shacks, igloos, and heated patios for cold-weather dining.
After 14 years of running a successful restaurant in New Hampshire, partners Rob Pinkham and Aldo Vallecillo moved to Maine and opened Roost Café and Bistro in Cape Neddick. Ever since it opened in 2009, the restaurant has been a
Five-0 is gearing up for their tenth season, and I can feel the energy and enthusiasm as soon as I walk in the door. The restaurant closes for three weeks at the end of February and owners Donato Tramuto and
Having worked in the restaurant business for a number of years, I tend to avoid eating out when I know places are packed and servers are stressed, namely Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, and New Year’s Eve. One exception to my
Opus Ten is a dining experience built on trust. This is a trust that chef David Turin has earned from his customers after over 20 years of operation in Portland. The experience is designed to be completely effortless, rewarding those
In 1851 Maine became the first state to ban the sale and manufacture of alcoholic beverages. Under Portland’s Mayor Neal Dow—the “Father of Prohibition”—the Maine law was passed through Legislation, and many states followed suit. Fast forward 162 years. Portland,
The White Barn Inn is one of the most special places to dine in Maine. Elegant and expensive, it’s a destination spot for weddings, anniversaries, and milestone birthdays. As much as I love food and wine, I’m embarrassed to admit
One of the most fascinating things about the modern restaurant kitchen is the average savory chef’s complete aversion to the art of pastry. It is as if that particular vocation is the culinary equivalent of learning a difficult foreign language,
Where the experts eat… JOE RICCHIO, Maine food scene icon and our former food editor; ANESTES FOTIADES, creator of Portland Food Map and Maine’s favorite covert diner; & AMY K. ANDERSON, Maine magazine food editor and longtime server at Hugo’s,
It’s a cold January evening and I’m on a mission to find hearty, comfort food. When the temperature drops and there’s ice and snow on the ground, I crave braised meats and stew. I want to be comforted with warm
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