Type A Diversions has reviewed lunch at Borealis Breads Bakery & Bistro.
Though the Borealis Bakery & Bistro serves breakfast items, sandwiches, salads, pizzas, soups, cheese plates and desserts, the only reason I would stop in again would be for a loaf of bread. If you’re in the area and looking for a breakfast or lunch spot, you’ll find far better fare a half a mile down the road at Big Sky.
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Where is Jenner’s Mind has reviewed Duckfat.
they have a nice selection of panini, salads, and soups and today seth and i both went for panini. i had the tuna melt with provolone, capers, tomato, and cornichons. seth was a little skeptical at my selection but was pleasantly surprised to taste the deliciousness. this was no ordinary chicken-of-the-sea tuna melt… it was salty and crispy and perfectly filling.
The Portland Phoenix has reviewed the Olive Cafe.
the breakfast menu is pretty straightforwardly American — the aforementioned egg sandwich, pancakes, French toast, eggs. But the “egg sandwich wrap” mentioned olive oil and pita bread, which was good enough for me. It was quite good, actually. It has no salty meat, just eggs, sautéed onion, tomato, and freshly chopped oregano.
Type A Diversions has reviewed Morrison’s.
Though we left Morrison’s satiated and with warm bellies, I’ve had better haddock chowder and lobster stew. I would only return to Morrison’s for the corn chowder, which I deem – by far – their best recipe in terms of flavor and consistency.
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Happy Teriyaki received 3½ stars from this week’s Taste & Tell column in today’s Maine Sunday Telegram.
“But best of all was the bowl of soft tofu and seafood Korean stew ($13.95). On top of its ingredients an egg slowly cooked, remaining tender, its yolk semiliquid, a few minutes after being placed on the table. Three tender shrimp, three oysters and three clams cooked in their shells filled the bowl next to the tofu.”
Accidental Vegetables has reviewed the lunchtime pasta options at Paciarino.
“We chose to share maccheroni al pesto and ravioli with goat cheese in a simple tomato sauce. Each was about 8 dollars. The pasta was delicious, with that combination of softness and toothness you only find in homemade pasta, cooked perfectly. The sauces were also beautiful.”
Cornucopasetic has reviewed the tamales at Loco Pollo.
“But, alas, the tamales. They seemed a bit small, although that is offset by the fact that they are affordable (3 tamales is $6.00). My tamale was a bit dry and also a bit broken up. The filling wasn’t an explosion of rich mexican spices, it was more of whimper…I sort of think my experience may have been a fluke…A second visit is in order, but for now: merely okay.”
The Portland Press Herald has reviewed Loco Pollo.
“Yes, the tamales are good at Loco Pollo, a new Mexican restaurant on Washington Avenue. But don’t leave without trying one of the stews. The pozole, a traditional pork and hominy stew served with tostadas for dipping, was almost an afterthought on my first visit to Loco Pollo. But it was so good, I promised myself I’d go back just for another bowl of this heavenly dish.”
1:00 a.m. Curfew has reviewed The Frosty Pint, a sports bar on Forest Ave.
“The Frosty Pint has a real homey feel. Maybe it’s the big bar that wraps around with seating for near 20 people. Maybe it’s the warm, orange walls. Maybe it’s the collection of regulars. Whatever it is, you can cozy up at the bar, play pool, foosball or darts, dance or watch the game.”
Cornucopasetic has posted a brief review of Paciarino.
“I stopped by there this evening after work and the owners let me try various sauces and other treats that I immediately became addicted to…Paciarino: very highly recommended.“