Eating, Living and Drinking has posted a report from Sunday brunch at One Longfellow.
The cost for brunch is $5.00 for one big plate or $8.00 for unlimited trips to “the table”. Although no one is cooking your food to order, there are quite a few options that are well worth your five bucks for the single plate which happens to be a really big plate. There are cakes and pastries. Quiche…
Peter Peter Portland Eater has published a review of the Top of the East.
It was an interesting experience. It’s quite apparent that a lot of time, money, and thought went into the landmark building, and I expect that there will be a significant revitalization of that location from an economic standpoint. Top of the East was a good experience, but the entrance situation needs to be corrected. It was bizarre. A lot of people were waiting to go into a bar which had plenty of standing room. However, the service, food, and drink were all up to par. The lost ticket was not a huge issue and they more than made up for the error. I recommend going there for a pre-dinner drink, but if you have to wait to get in when it’s clearly not full, I’d like to hear about it.
The Maine Sunday Telegram has reviewed David’s 388.
Serving thoughtfully prepared American bistro fare handled with skill and intelligence, this engaging bistro has many standout dishes at prices that are very moderate for the high quality of the fare. For starters and first courses, the duck canapés are a favorite as are the crispy vegetable pot stickers and the beef tenderloin carpaccio with capers. All the entrees offered are excellent including the house-made pappardelle, rack of lamb, pan-seared salmon and a classic burger. A special burger is also offered topped with a medallion of seared Hudson Valley foie gras. Desserts are house-made, and don’t miss the lemon crème brulee or beignets with caramel sauce.
The Portland Phoenix has published set of burger reviews from 8 different restaurants with tasting notes, and details on what they felt like during and after the meal.
Restaurants have such distinctive styles around here that it’s usually apples-to-oranges to compare them — how do you measure risotto against fish tacos or pad thai? But a majority of menus still have a burger option, which allows us compare the city’s styles in a quasi-scientific way. We subjected a handful of Portland’s signature burgers to our own test, factoring taste, style, source, and the feelings we experienced eating them.
For more Portland burger reviews see the Burger Meister Meister blog and the o-rama burger collaboration.
The Golden Dish has posted his initial impressions of Central Provisions based a visit on opening night.
I could wax poetically about the food, the drink and the ambiance with its nightly asylum of epicurean pretense. But instead I’ll not litter this forum with the loquacious totems of purple prose and get right to the point. This is a great place. The food is amazing, the vibes are everything an Old Port establishment should be in the best sense, and kudos to Chris Gould, proprietor and chef, for giving Portland this fine dining establishment—the ultimate pub with international flavors.
Drink Up and Get Happy has published a bar review of Spread.
All in all we enjoyed our time at Spread. The cocktails were delicious and potent and the spreads were very tasty! The prices, even at happy hour, may not put it in the running for an every week place but it’s a great place for splurging or a special night. Taking advantage of the happy hour specials also helps in the budget department and makes these artfully made cocktails even more of a treat!
The Press Herald has reviewed the Top of the East.
The Top of the East has had a major makeover and it’s worth riding the elevator to the 15th floor to check it out. If you sit down and order a drink, you’ll get free popcorn made with duck confit. The staff is very attentive and for a brief moment in time, you’ll feel like a king on cloud nine.
Travel + Leisure has named Piccolo one of America’s Best New Romantic Restaurants.
Husband-and-wife team—and Daniel Boulud alumni—Damian Sansonetti and Ilma Lopez uprooted their illustrious Manhattan careers to move to Maine, bringing their love of central Italian fare to a 20-seat sprite of a spot nestled in the city’s charming Old Port neighborhood.
The Blueberry Files has posted her first impressions based on last night’s opening at Central Provisions.
The Maine Sunday Telegram has reviewed the East Ender.
The quintessential gastro-pub, with a lusty, varied menu of creatively prepared fare. Must-haves include the deviled eggs (with various fillings), the lobster poutine, trout fritters, the East Ender burger and a very good lobster salad sandwich. For starters and main courses, standouts include the mussels in green curry coconut milk, nachos with lobster, smoked hen, Montreal smoked brisket and hanger steak with bacon-bourbon butter…
Today’s Telegram also includes an article about Maine’s mushroom farming industry.