Skordo (website, facebook, instagram) opened their new retail shop at 372 Fore Street today.
Category: Openings
More Openings: Cong Tu Bot, Chaval, Little Giant
Here’s details on a few more restaurant opening:
- Chaval opened last night in the West End.
- Cong Tu Bot opened last night on Washington Ave.
- Little Giant has announced plans to open Thursday, July 20th.
Noble Barbecue Now Open
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Noble Barbecue opened yesterday at 1706 Forest Ave. Here’s a look at their menu and the Brisket Sandwich.
Mobile Food: Mr. Tuna, Greeks of Peaks
Here’s the latest in mobile food news:
- The Mr. Tuna (instagram, facebook) food cart launched yesterday. Here’s a look at the Blackbeard’s Delight (blackened tuna, spicy tuna tartare, cuke, pineapple, eel sauce, wasabi cream) as photographed by Eating Portland Alive.
- A new food truck called Greeks of Peaks (instagram) is now under development.
Chaval Opens Thursday
Owners of Chaval (website, instagram, twitter, facebook) have announced plans to open on Thursday.
Three New Seafood Shacks: Fishermen’s, Miller Brothers, Linda Kate
Three new or returning seafood restaurants have recently opened:
- Fishermen’s Grill (website) has reopened at their new location, 650 Main St, Westbrook. They plan to eventually add Italian options to their usual menu during dinner service and will be opening a small bar in late July.
- Miller Brothers Seafood (facebook) has opened in the former Fishermen’s Grill space, 849 Forest Ave. I’ve heard they make some excellent onion rings.
- Linda Kate (facebook) has opened at 1035 Ocean Ave near the border of Portland and Falmouth. Chef Sam Bergeron is serving a menu of lobster bisque, clam chowder, two types of lobster rolls, crab lettuce wraps and lobster tacos.
Strictly Cold Brew
Portland Pulp Opening Friday
Yes Brewing Opens Today
Yes Brewing (facebook, instagram) is scheduled to open at today at 3:30. They’re located at 609 Main Street in Westbrook behind Mister Bagel.
The American Journal has published an article about Yes Brewing,
“Our whole angle is to brew normal brew styles with out of the box ingredients to keep things interesting,” [co-owner Cameron] Ingrahim said. “We like interesting beers so we wanted to reflect that here.”
While the brewery will have a standard double dry hopped pale ale, it will also serve a pineapple mosaic Berliner Weisse, a jalapeno pale ale and a mint IPA (India Pale Ale). Customers can purchase five- and 10-ounce pours as well as growlers to take home.
Maiz Colombian Street Food Opening
Owners Martha Leonard and Niky Walter plan to open Maiz Colombian Street Food (facebook) this Saturday.
Maiz is located on the second floor of the Public Market House. Maiz will serve “modern twists on the traditional Colombian” arepas. In the morning they will also have on the menu a “pan-de-bono, a savory cheese bread made with yucca flour”. Maiz will also serve Colombian coffee and lemonades in fruit and coconut flavors.