February 2015 - Page 5 of 6 - Portland Food Map

Tenant Brewer Bill

February 5, 2015 | Posted in Beer

The Press Herald reports that the state legislature is considering a bill that would enable brewers to lease excess production capacity to up to 9 tenant brewers.

Sen. Justin Alfond, D-Portland, has introduced a bill that would allow large breweries with excess production capacity to form tenant agreements with as many as nine smaller beer companies to lease brewing time on their equipment – large brewers can host only one tenant brewery now. The arrangements would lower overhead costs for host brewers and reduce taxes for tenants.

Bar Review of Liquid Riot

February 5, 2015 | Posted in Reviews

The Press Herald has reviewed Liquid Riot Bottling Company.

In’finiti was a local favorite to some, and to others, a place where the food was too expensive and the atmosphere somewhat ill fitting for a brew house. However, with the leveling of the dining room and the new name, these changes help to appeal to a more casual, community-centered pub crowd.

The Treehouse

February 4, 2015 | Posted in Openings

Eater Maine has published a report on The Treehouse, the renamed and recently reopened new incarnation of The Cafe at Pat’s.

After years away from The Cafe, the neighborhood spot he built at 484 Stevens Avenue, owner/chef Greg Gilman has returned. He reopened The Cafe as The Treehouse on January 23, offering a similar menu and even staffed with a similar team, for those who pine for the way things used to be.

Food Writing in Maine

February 4, 2015 | Posted in General News

Today’s Press Herald takes a look at the growing population of food writers and expanding coverage of food in Maine and asks if

All the media coverage around food – blogs, new publications, the renewed commitment from established outlets – is it too much for Maine?

Review of Bramhall

February 4, 2015 | Posted in Reviews

The Bollard has reviewed Bramhall.

Disappointments aside, we couldn’t honestly say we weren’t sated and happy by the end of the meal. Maybe it was the candlelight, or the whiskey’s warm glow, but we promised ourselves we’d return.

Otherside Delicatessen Opening Thursday

February 3, 2015 | Posted in Openings

Pete Sueltenfuss is planning to open his new market in East Deering, the Otherside Delicatessen(facebook), this Thursday. The Otherside will sell house butchered and cured meats, sandwiches, pizzas, pastas, prepared meals to go as well as market staples.

Hours at the Otherside will be: Monday – Friday 8 -7, Saturday 9 – 6 and closed on Sunday.

Since moving to to Maine from Massachusetts, Sueltenfuss has worked for Fore Street, Miyake, Rosemont and helped launch District. For two years until early 2014 he was the executive chef at Grace.

Under Construction: The Sinful Kitchen

February 3, 2015 | Posted in Under Construction

The new brunch cafe under development by chef David Mallari at 906 Brighton Ave is slated to be named The Sinful Kitchen(facebook).

Food Network: Portland Eating Tour

February 3, 2015 | Posted in Reviews

The Food Network has published an eating guide to Portland. Included are: Bite into Maine, Blue Rooster, Duckfat, Emilitsa, Eventide, Five Fifty-Five, Lolita, Pai Men Miyake, Small Axe, The Well.

This Week’s Events: Central Guest Chefs, Search for General Tso, Wine and Chocolate, 21st Chowder & Chilli, Owl & Whale, Valentine’s List

February 2, 2015 | Posted in Events

Wednesday — Karl Deuben and Bill Leavy will be the guest chefs at Central Provisions for CP’s 1-year anniversary.

Thursday — Rising Tide and Ebb & Flow are collaborating on a 5-course beer dinner, the Brighton Ave Rosemont is holding a cider tasting (with ciders from Vermont, New Hampshire, Spain, France, Chile) and Bao Bao is hosting a Hitachino tap takeover.

Friday — there will be a wine tasting at the West End Deli.

Saturday — Space Gallery is screening the movie The Search for General Tso followed by a talk with the director, Maine & Loire is holding a sparkling wine tasting, Dobra is teaching a class on the six classes of tea, Rosemont and Piccolo are working together on a cooking class, Wine Wise is leading a wine and chocolate walk, and the Winter Farmers’ Market is taking place.

Sunday — the 21st Annual Chowder and Chilli Challenge is taking place, and Owl & Whale (facebook, website) will be at Maine Craft Distilling’s Freeport tasting room for a product demo.

Valentine’s Day — restaurants have started announcing their plans for Valentine’s Day. I’ll be adding to this list and reposting it on a weekly basis now through then.

Allagash, Beer Hearts Chocolate beer and chocolate tasting, $15 per person.
Congress Squared, special menu served on both the 13th and 14th.
David’s Opus Ten, 9-course dinner with wine pairings for $150 per person.
Five Fifty-Five, 4-course dinner for $75 per person; with optional pairings and supplements.
Gelato Fiasco, serving a case of special Valentine’s flavored gelato and sorbetto, February 13-15.
Novare Res is teaming up with La Crème Chocolat to serve beer and chocolate pairings on the 13th and 14th.
Petite Jacqueline, 3-course menu for $65 per person; optional wine pairings available.
Piccolo, 5-course dinner and a glass of rose prosecco, $75 per person; optional wine pairings available.
Rising Tide, on the 13th Rising Tide Brewing will be releasing Nuit D’Hiver, a “limited rum barrel aged version of D’Hiver, our dark rye saison with winter spices and sweet orange peel” along with D’Hiver, 2013 Cellared D’Hiver, Nuit D’Hiver on tap and chocolates truffles from La Crème Chocolat.
Sur Lie, serving their regular menu and a special chef’s tasting menu for $65 per person.
Vinland has a number of options including a 10-course dinner for 4 for $300.

For more information on these and other upcoming food happenings in the area, visit the event calendar.

If you are holding a food event this week that’s not listed above, publicize it by adding it as a comment to this post.

Under Construction: Blue Expanding

February 2, 2015 | Posted in Under Construction

Blue owner Terez Fraser has leased the space at 652 Congress with plans to expand her bar and live music venue. Fraser will be adding 50% more seating capacity as well as a stage and has applied for a revised liquor license that will enable Blue to add spirits to the their current menu of wine and beer.

Month: February 2015