From Away has published a review of Amato’s in the form of an open letter to the Meatball Parmigiana Sandwich.
Can you believe it’s been almost three years since we met? I have to confess that it wasn’t exactly love at first sight, if I can even find it within myself to believe in such a thing anymore. When we first met, I was going through kind of a weird time in my life, and there you were, ready to fill the emptiness inside of me…
Eat Maine has published a review of the tasting menu at David’s.
Turin appears bearing the next dish in our progression. It is a fresh, sweet lobster tail that has been delicately poached in apple and leek butter, served alongside spring pea risotto, with a pea tendril and apple slaw to add a pleasant crunch. The tart, lively acidity and lemon-grapefruit flavors of the Lucien Crochet Sancerre effortlessly cut through the richness of the buttery lobster, making for yet another very successful pairing.
The Portland Phoenix has published a review of Miyake.
In these muted surroundings it is the food that pops — with gorgeous presentation, colors both brilliant and pale, and an undiluted clarity of flavors. Small details charm as well — like the lovely handmade china and the rock on which you rest your chopsticks. The menu offers a chef’s omakase of five or seven courses, or you can make your own meal out of salads, soups, rolls, small plates, and large plates — the last of which include several chef’s-choice plates of nigiri and sashimi. We mixed and matched ourselves, but I defy you to watch the striking omakase plates go by and not calculate when you will go back and try it.
The Press Herald has published a review of Katie Made.
While all three pulled at my heart — and stomach — strings, I went with the Cuban. Two words: Muy delicioso! Seriously. From the perfectly heated roll to the fresh pork and tangy mustard, I was in sandwich heaven. I forced myself not to devour it in a frantic feeding frenzy and enjoyed every morsel, pausing to recognize the individual merits of the pickles and the ham.
Also in today’s paper is an article about Big Claw Pilsner from Bull Jagger.
Lagers have a bad reputation in America, and Pilsners are the lagers most people think they know. Most watery, fizzy American beers pretend to be Pilsners.
Bull Jagger Brewing Co., which introduced its first beer in October, is working to redeem the reputation of lagers. Its Big Claw Pilsner — which appeared on store shelves last week — continues that effort.
The Maine Sunday Telegram has published a review of Pepperclub.
Find satisfying and globally inspired entrees of all sorts at Pepperclub, a good choice for vegetarians and gluten-sensitive individuals as well as couples or groups with a mix of eating styles. For the most part, the food — seafood, meat, vegetarian and vegan — is ample and interesting, with diverse flavors. The restaurant has a comfortable, bohemian vibe.
Map & Menu has published a review of Nosh.
Bottom-line, if you’re looking for a great burger, fries, and beer to wash it down (Peeper on tap – never a question), look no further than this tasty establishment.
The Golden Dish has published an update on the recent merger of Vignola & Cinque Terre and a review of the new entity.
Portland diners have not lost a restaurant in this merger. Instead we’ve gained from a pairing of equals that keeps this former twosome unified into one great dining venue, which I am not shy to proclaim offers the best Italian fare north of Boston.
The Portland Phoenix has published a review of The Holy Donut.
The whole experience sort of pulls you one step out of the traditional simple experience of eating doughnuts, and it’s pretty pleasant out there. They manage to make their unusual flavors distinct, but subtle enough that the doughnut never turns into a sugary cartoon of the flavor it is supposed to represent. A sweet potato ginger had a sort of ambiguous spiciness, and the pomegranate a pleasant tang of fruit. The pistachio has plenty of nuts (allergic types, you’ve been warned). Only the lemon disappointed a bit — seeming a bit candied rather than genuinely sour.
Edible Obsessions has published a review of Local Sprouts.
The staff was kind, patient and attentive amongst the organized chaos that we created at the counter and the weeds we threw the kitchen into. They were more than helpful in asking if we needed anything while setting up and didn’t rush us out when we kept them past closing. They made us feel like every member of our group, even those of us who were there for the first time, was part of their cozy cooperative family. And it’s that vibe, but more so the food, that will bring us back again and again.
Eat Here. Go There. has published a review of El Rayo Cantina.
I’m really looking forward to going back and trying even more things on their menu. And with as many specialty cocktails as they have this could become the regular girl’s night spot.