Everyday moments in Maine documented by those who live in and love our state. I grew up in a photo-obsessed family, who seemed to believe if a moment wasn’t documented, it probably never happened. Because of this life philosophy, I’m
Ilma Lopez is busy. She greets diners at the door, talks about the menu, pours water, suggests wine, serves bread—all with a warm smile and a friendly, confident manner. When you dine at Piccolo, it’s evident from the moment you
July 1, 2015by Joe Ricchio | Photographs by Sean Thomas It would be safe to say that throughout the State of Maine, Aurora Provisions is universally regarded as the benchmark for quality in the catering world. If you have ever
I am just two days away from a long-anticipated trip to Paris, so I am already in a French frame of mind when I arrive at Petite Jacqueline for lunch. It’s a rainy afternoon, but the bistro is warm and
Housed in the newly renovated Danforth Inn in Portland’s West End is Tempo Dulu, a high-end Southeast Asian restaurant from hoteliers and restaurateurs Raymond Brunyanszki and Oscar Verest, who also own the Relais and Châteaux-certified Camden Harbour Inn on the
Chef Kevin Quiet has seen quite a few changes in the world since he opened the doors to Ribollita in 1996. His simple 40-seat trattoria, with its menu inspired by both his time spent cooking and eating in the old
by Kelly Clinton | Photograph by Andrew Cantillo Honoring a Portland-raised moviemaker On Gorham’s Corner in Portland is a bronze and granite statue of John Ford sitting cross-legged in a director’s chair. Ford (1894-1973) was a film director who created
by Kelly Clinton | Photograph by Trent Bell In the dense forests, out on the ocean or in the middle of a lake on a boat, lie on your back and look up—Maine’s night sky swarms with stars. This
The Honey Paw is like no other restaurant I know. The new Portland restaurant’s unique personality completely defies any attempts to group it into traditional restaurant categories or even vague ones like “contemporary American” or “fusion.” Its menu and ambience
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