The Maine Sunday Telegram has reviewed Grace,
Dining in a former church is a one-of-a-kind experience that can only be had at a handful of establishments across the country, Grace being a notable example. While the restored 1850s historical landmark is stunning and awe-inspiring, the menu holds its own with local and exotic ingredients, steaks, seafood, whimsical touches and a nice selection of cheeses and sweetbreads, as well as cleverly named cocktails. It’s also a great space for events and weddings.
and The Golden Dish has reviewed Maria’s Ristorante.
In the final analysis, is Maria’s just a memento of the past? No, it’s more than that – a primeval forest that Portlanders are not ready to give up, a dining shibboleth that still struts along without the help of a striving chef or plates of vertical food and foam. Instead go for the rivers of saltimbocca and scaloppini and other comfy relics from a kitchen that we secretly adore.