Type A Diversions has published a RestaurantWeekME review of Hugo’s.
In addition to the three course prix fixe menu for $30.09, a supplemental course – either Maine Mussel Risotto or Mac & Cheese with Crimini Mushrooms – was offered for an additional $10. We chose one of each. Fresh peas graced the saffron-infused risotto, while a hint of lemon added wonderful lightness to the traditionally-heavy cheesy pasta dish.
According to a twitter post from Peak Brewing, The Farmer’s Table is planning on opening tonight (via a post on Portland Psst!).
If true, that has to be one of the fastest restaurant start-ups in recent memory.
Type A Diversions has published a RestaurantWeekME review of Cinque Terre.
For our first two courses we tried the Arancini (crispy risotto and Maine crab balls served with romesco sauce and pesto) and the cajun-style Grilled Monkfish served with chickpeas, arugula pesto and Sicilian tapenade (fabulous!). As a bonus Chef Lee Skawinski has added a free cheese course – served with candied walnuts – to the prix fixe menu. Our only disappointment was the dessert.
The Bollard has published a detailed update on the Freaky Bean Coffee Co.
Blog About Beer was mentioned in Mutineer Magazine‘s short list of brew blog must reads.
The Portland Bar Guide has reviewed Silver House Tavern.
When I walked in all talking stopped. I mean it, not a single person said a word. Trust me, it’s not like I’m a real head turner, so I didn’t really get the jaw-dropping silence. I walked up to the bartender and said, “Hey, how’s it going?” No one resumed their conversation. I’m totally guessing here, but I’m thinking this place is more known for their regulars than not.
Sol Foods LLC, the company behind the new Mexican restaurant under construction on York Street, won approval last night from the Portland City Council for a liquor license. They were planning on calling the restaurant Taco Land but have decide to go by El Rayo instead. Their liquor license application includes a draft menu.
There’s a round-up of several food community news items in the Food & Health section of today’s newspaper. The article reports on the Portland Food Co-op, the Maine Senior FarmShare program, spring CSA shares, Eco Appetito and Tango & Tapas on Peaks.
Today’s Press Herald reports on a recent research study that suggests bigger fish are more fertile, and that current fishing regulations are encouraging harvesting the gene pool for exactly those characteristics fish populations need to thrive again.
Are some RestaurantWeekME options a better deal than others? The Phoenix thinks so and has posted an entry on their About Town blog about the value and good food to be had at Pepperclub.