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A-LIST-June 2010 By Joe Ricchio Photograph by Jonathan Laurence 01 Five Fifty-Five This one satisfies the “gourmet burger” category. Usually the chefs make a made-from-scratch version of a “junk-food burger.” 555 Congress St. | Portland | 207.761.0555 02 Harmon’s
A-LIST-May 2010 By Joe Ricchio Photographs by Kristen Teig 01 Allagash Interlude Aged in French oak wine barrels, it has a beautiful balance of sweet and tart, with bubbles that remind me very much of Champagne. It will age
A-LIST-April 2010 By Joe Ricchio Photographs by Maria Alexandra Vettese 01 Bogusha’s Polish Deli Fresh Kielbasa This is about as simple as it gets: pork with garlic, salt, and pepper. Perfect with Chrzan, a Polish horseradish condiment, rye bread, and a double
A-LIST-March 2010 By Joe Ricchio Photographs by Maria Alexandra Vettese 01 Vanilla If I’m anywhere near Cumberland Avenue during one of my cupcake attacks, this is my go-to—although I don’t recommend eating them while driving. Katie Made Bakery |
A-LIST-January + February 2010 By Joe Ricchio Photographs by Maria Alexandra Vettese Bar Lola: Tequila Mockingbird A nice balance of classic and creative drinks complement the boutique wine list at this cozy East End spot, where small plates make
A-LIST-November + December 2009 By Joe Ricchio Fern Hill Farm Chevre Fresh and lemony, perfect for an afternoon snack with a bottle of Loire Valley Sancerre. Found at The Cheese Iron | Scarborough Monroe Cheese Studio Thistle Blue A mild
October 2009 By Joe Ricchio 01 Green Thumb Farm Russet One of the primary varieties produced in “The County,” considered by many to be perfect for fries because of their high starch content. Poaching them in duck fat prior
FIND- September 2009 By Véronique McAree | Photographs by Maria Alexandria Vettese The leaves might be changing colors, but heres our hand-picked selection of Maine products with a pronounced green streak and lots of eco-cred. Eye Spy (right) Prettier than plastic
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