Liquid Riot is releasing a fernet style amaro which they have named Fernet Michaud. The Fernet goes on sale at Commercial Street brewpub and distillery starting on Thursday.
Category: Openings
Intervale Mercantile Now Open(ish)
Intervale Mercantile Co.(instagram) had a soft opening on Saturday and is now “slightly open“, 10-2 Monday through Friday with a grand opening planned for Saturday.
Intervale is located at 4 School Street in Freeport. A studio and retail shop for Erik Desjarlais’ line of Weft & Warp brand products (knife rolls, aprons, leather goods, etc) as well as a growing assortment of vintage chefs knive, grooming products and an interesting collection of flatware based jewelry and decorative items.
Run for Breakfast
Both endurance athletes and dedicated brunch fans will find something to like in Portland’s newest food blog Run for Breakfast. Husband and wife running partners Mike and Katie write about their weekend run and the destinations they stop for breakfast along the way. The latest is a review of Dutch’s,
We’ve actually been to Dutch’s quite a few times now. The first time I had been lured in by a Yelp Reviewer who poetically said something to the effect of their home fries being like hash browns and tater tots getting married and having beautiful square children. That’s no lie. The home fries, hash browns, whatever you call them are amazing; crispy, crunchy on the outside and soft and potato-y in the middle.
They’ve also written up visits to Abilene, The Honey Paw, Union and The Sinful Kitchen.
Built on Family
A new book titled Built on Family about the India Street Italian-American community is now on sale at Anania’s on Congress Street.
It includes a chapter on the food traditions of the neighborhood and the area’s Italian owned restaurants and groceries including Amato’s, Anania’s, Micucci’s, Commercial Fruit, the Village Cafe, Taliento Suprette, Sangillo’s, Cremo’s Bakery, and Al’s Lunch. The book also includes hints of a possible alternative origination story for the Ham Italian sandwich.
You can read more about the book and author Jamie Carter Logan on the CreateSpace website,
“Built on Family” covers the physical neighborhood, the importance of the local Church, the immigration patterns, home life, and the establishment of businesses. It traces how family and kinship were present in all activities – a trait brought over from Italy and not distinct from other Italian settlements in the United States.
With personal interviews conducted by the author intermingled with census research and photos, the book uses humorous and touching stories to bring historical data to life.
Tomaso’s Canteen Now Open
Tomaso’s Canteen(website, facebook, instagram, twitter) is now open.
Tomaso’s is located in the former Sangillo’s building at 18 Hampshire Street. Owner Sam Minervino has fully renovated the space; a long bar runs along the right wall and a kitchen has been installed at the back. The opening night menu includes the Wings (buffalo, Thai chili, or dirt) as well as single, double or triple Flat-Top Burgers and sandwiches such as Blackened Haddock, Fried Chicken and Italian Sausage with peppers and onions.
Tomaso’s is named for Minervino’s great grandfather.
Veranda Noodle House Now Open
Veranda Noodle House is now open at 245 Commercial Street. It’s located in the space formerly occupied by The Salt Exchange.
The Noodle House serves several types of Phô, Tom Yum of Mi soups as well as Thai appetizer, curries and rice/noodle dishes. They’re open until 10 pm tonight.
Roustabout Now Open
Roustabout(twitter, instagram, facebook, website) is now open. Last night’s menu includes dishes such as Pasta Fagioli, Seafood Salad with octopus, chickpeas chilies and bitter greens, Bolognese with garganelli, fonduta and basil, Roast Chicken Fra Diavolo, Skate Piccata and Eggplant Parmesan.
The 75-seat restaurant and bar is located at 59 Washington Ave near Oxbow, Tu Casa and Terlingua and immediately next to Maine & Loire.
The Drink Exchange Opens Today
The Drink Exchange(facebook) is scheduled to open today. It’s located at 43 Wharf Street in the space formerly occupied by The Merry Table. Owner Tanner Herget also runs 51 Wharf, Dusk and Bonfire—all on Wharf Street.
Chez Okapi Now Open
Chez Okapi held their grand opening on September 26 and is now open for business. The restaurant is located at 249 Saint John Street in the space formerly occupied by Taqueria Tequila. Owner Raphael Kabata serves a dishes inspired from the cuisine his native country of Congo.
953 Congress Now Open (Updated)
953 Congress Street opened last night. 953 is located on the corner of Congress and Saint John Streets in what had been Dogfish Cafe.
Update: 953 Congress is holding a Grand Opening on October 1st.