Category: General News

US Airways, Woman's Day

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The Press Herald reports on Portland’s food scene appearing the recent issues of the US Airways in-flight magazine and Woman’s Day.

Just in time for the summer tourist season, two national publications — Woman’s Day magazine and U.S. Airways Magazine, an in-flight periodical — have singled out Portland for special attention.

While both articles make some specific recommendations they’ve gone in different directions. The one restaurant that they both mention is Five Fifty-Five.

http://www.pressherald.com/life/local-flavor-puts-portland-in-national-travel-spotlight_2010-06-12.html

US Airways, Woman’s Day

| Posted in General News

The Press Herald reports on Portland’s food scene appearing the recent issues of the US Airways in-flight magazine and Woman’s Day.

Just in time for the summer tourist season, two national publications — Woman’s Day magazine and U.S. Airways Magazine, an in-flight periodical — have singled out Portland for special attention.

While both articles make some specific recommendations they’ve gone in different directions. The one restaurant that they both mention is Five Fifty-Five.

http://www.pressherald.com/life/local-flavor-puts-portland-in-national-travel-spotlight_2010-06-12.html

How to Eat Dessert & Monday Farmers Market

| Posted in General News, Farming

Wednesday’s Portland Daily Sun includes a report on the Monday Farmers Market,

Hopes are high that a new Monday farmers’ market in Monument Square can succeed where others have failed, including an effort last year that fizzled after only one vendor showed up.

This year is doing better, thanks in large part to a market manager being in the right place at the right time.

and a column from Natalie Ladd on her inherited love of dessert which is peppered with recommendations on where to go for a good final (or only) course.

Dessert is a subject I take very seriously, and it requires great restraint for me pass it up. As a diner, it’s often the shining highlight or disappointing deal breaker of any meal. As a restaurant person, it’s a great way to build up the average check by up-selling and padding the check, resulting in more money for house and server.

How to Eat Dessert & Monday Farmers Market

| Posted in General News, Farming

Wednesday’s Portland Daily Sun includes a report on the Monday Farmers Market,

Hopes are high that a new Monday farmers’ market in Monument Square can succeed where others have failed, including an effort last year that fizzled after only one vendor showed up.

This year is doing better, thanks in large part to a market manager being in the right place at the right time.

and a column from Natalie Ladd on her inherited love of dessert which is peppered with recommendations on where to go for a good final (or only) course.

Dessert is a subject I take very seriously, and it requires great restraint for me pass it up. As a diner, it’s often the shining highlight or disappointing deal breaker of any meal. As a restaurant person, it’s a great way to build up the average check by up-selling and padding the check, resulting in more money for house and server.

Washington Ave Eats & Havana South

| Posted in Under Construction, General News

The Tuesday Portland Daily Sun includes a report on the various food happenings on the in-town stretch of Washington Ave, such as

Chiang Mai, formerly on Union Street in the Old Port, has opened for business at 52 Washington, site of the former Loco Pollo. Hasta la vista, tamales and pozole. Sawadee, satay and pad thai.

and an update on Havana South, the new restaurant under construction on Wharf Street.

An extended patio on Wharf Street, glass doors offering a view into the wine cellar, a late-night menu at the bar and a large banquet space are among the attractions at Havana South, a new restaurant at 44-50 Wharf St. scheduled to open on Tuesday, June 22.

Washington Ave Eats & Havana South

| Posted in Under Construction, General News

The Tuesday Portland Daily Sun includes a report on the various food happenings on the in-town stretch of Washington Ave, such as

Chiang Mai, formerly on Union Street in the Old Port, has opened for business at 52 Washington, site of the former Loco Pollo. Hasta la vista, tamales and pozole. Sawadee, satay and pad thai.

and an update on Havana South, the new restaurant under construction on Wharf Street.

An extended patio on Wharf Street, glass doors offering a view into the wine cellar, a late-night menu at the bar and a large banquet space are among the attractions at Havana South, a new restaurant at 44-50 Wharf St. scheduled to open on Tuesday, June 22.

Diners, Drive-ins and Dives

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Today’s Press Herald is reporting that Food TV host Guy Fieri and a camera crew from “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives” have been filming at Becky’s and The Porthole.

Becky’s Diner, which takes pride in opening its doors at 4 a.m. every day, kept its doors shut until 2 p.m. Tuesday to create a closed set for the show’s crew and its host, self-styled “culinary rock star” Guy Fieri.

In the afternoon, Fieri and the crew headed down Commercial Street to the Porthole Restaurant on Custom House Wharf.

Down East –> Old Port

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Mainebiz has published a report on a pair of Bar Harbor eateries, Mt Dessert Island Ice Cream and Havana South, that have opened/are opening branches in Portland.

[MDI Ice Cream owner Linda] Parker says one of the things that influenced her decision is that Portland has a strong reputation as a gourmet food destination, and she views her ice cream as part of that fare. “I am really excited to be here because it is a very foodie city,” she says.

Down East –> Old Port

| Posted in General News

Mainebiz has published a report on a pair of Bar Harbor eateries, Mt Dessert Island Ice Cream and Havana South, that have opened/are opening branches in Portland.

[MDI Ice Cream owner Linda] Parker says one of the things that influenced her decision is that Portland has a strong reputation as a gourmet food destination, and she views her ice cream as part of that fare. “I am really excited to be here because it is a very foodie city,” she says.