Category: Reviews

The Blueberry Files has reviewed a meal at Blue Spoon.

Travels with Hilary has reviewed the Miss Portland Diner.

My new favorite breakfast joint is the Miss Portland Diner, on Marginal Way (between Franklin and Forest). The restored, original Worcester Lunch Car Company #818 shines not only in its gleaming metal surfaces, but also in service and food.

Down East has reviewed Casa Novello in Westbrook.

As for those entrées: The penne a la vodka was fantastic — perfectly cooked seafood in a reddish-pink sauce that had just a hint of a kick. My veal parm, however, suffered from a slight lack of attention, with the cutlet’s thin ends dry from overcooking and the accompanying dish of pasta boiled well past al dente. Did any of that stop me from gobbling it up, however? Heck, no.

Portland Bar Guide has reviewed the 2nd floor bar at Joe’s New York Pizza.

The most notable trait is the ice strip at the bar, which seats around 10 people. The strip follows the length of the bar and is 11 degrees. Meant to keep your drinks cold, the ice strip could serve many needs, however Dino said no one has gotten their tongue stuck to it.

Portland Bar Guide has reviewed the 2nd floor bar at Joe’s New York Pizza.

The most notable trait is the ice strip at the bar, which seats around 10 people. The strip follows the length of the bar and is 11 degrees. Meant to keep your drinks cold, the ice strip could serve many needs, however Dino said no one has gotten their tongue stuck to it.

Joe’s Boathouse received 2 stars from the Taste & Tell column in today’s Maine Sunday Telegram.

Joe’s Boathouse received 2 stars from the Taste & Tell column in today’s Maine Sunday Telegram.

Portland Bar Guide has reviewed Burrito! in Westbrook.

A small deck in front of the restaurant beckons but you better get there early, or else that seat will be taken by someone unwilling to give it up. Margaritas on a deck, can you blame them?

The Maine Switch has reviewed North Star.

Once in a while when a restaurant opens, the stars and the moon align and the crowds descend. Such was the case when Kim Anderson and Anna Maria Tocci opened North Star Music Café two years ago at the base of Munjoy Hill. A packed entertainment schedule, the simply prepared food and the free wi-fi quickly solidified its status as one of the city’s most popular gathering spots and eateries.