Papou's Kitchen Review

Papou’s Kitchen has received 4 stars from the Eat & Run column in today’s Press Herald.

The gyro is a white pita (from Micucci’s) stuffed with a meat mixture of seasoned beef and lamb that turns vertically on an electric spit. As the meat cooks, Zoulamis shaves off thin slices.

It’s a weird contraption that looks something like Spam on a spit, but the meat is flavorful, hot and delicious. Most of all, it’s incredibly tender, much moreso than the strips of grilled meat that are found in most gyros.

Papou’s Kitchen Review

Papou’s Kitchen has received 4 stars from the Eat & Run column in today’s Press Herald.

The gyro is a white pita (from Micucci’s) stuffed with a meat mixture of seasoned beef and lamb that turns vertically on an electric spit. As the meat cooks, Zoulamis shaves off thin slices.

It’s a weird contraption that looks something like Spam on a spit, but the meat is flavorful, hot and delicious. Most of all, it’s incredibly tender, much moreso than the strips of grilled meat that are found in most gyros.

Salt Exchange Review

Type A Diversions has published a review of her lunch at The Salt Exchange.

We were still quite hungry when we finished our four small plates and decided to share the Orange Blossom Poached Rhubarb for dessert. Lemon custard was topped with a meringue cookie and surrounded by tart rhubarb and sweet orange sections. The dish was light and the flavor combination worked well together.

El Rayo Review

The Maine Switch has reviewed El Rayo Taqueria.

My husband, Adam, who’s been hitting up this spot on a regular basis for lunch, ordered the pollo burrito ($6.25) with citrus and cumin marinated chicken. He says the burrito, with beans, rice, Monterey Jack, crema fresca, guacamole and salsa, is one of the best he’s ever had.

El Rayo started serving dinner this past weekend.

Porthole Review

The Portland Bar Guide has published a review of The Porthole.

Why do I love the Porthole so much? I don’t even know if I can put it into words. Located on 20 Custom Wharf St., it’s slightly off the beaten path. That helps. Inside, it’s slightly eclectic, giving the eye something to do other than people watch. Ten seats at the bar and ten large tables throughout the inside of the restaurant, there is plenty of room to eat if it’s cold outside. If not, head right out to the deck and find a picnic table.

June Bollard

The June issue of The Bollard includes another installment of the Land of Forgotten Cocktails series by bartender John Myers, and a breakfast review of The Farmer’s Table.

We left The Farmer’s Table full and in good spirits. There are still a few kinks Chef Landry’s team needs to work out, but I’m confident they’ll get there. I’m also hopeful he’ll change up the menu as the seasons change, and maybe include something for those of us with a penchant for maple syrup.

Hugo's Review

Food for Thought has published a review of Hugo’s.

So my meal there the other night was a true revelation. From the get-go, each course was a winner. What’s offered is either a tasting menu of 6 courses or their regular menu, in which it’s recommended that you order at least 3 courses. All courses are basically the same size. I wound up ordering four, plus dessert. That turned out to be too much food for me.