This Sunday Hugo’s is holding their 8th Annual Potato Dinner, a 7 course meal featuring Maine grown potatos and other root vegetables.
Hot Suppa!
The Maine Switch has reviewed Hot Suppa!
“In the end, the beauty of this restaurant is the perfect balance it strikes between down home cooking and gourmet style.”
Switch on Miss Portland + Local Vegan Sweets
Also in The Switch are a profile of the Miss Portland Diner and some guidance on where to find vegan, vegetarian or gluten-free desserts.
Zimmern Summary
Portland Psst! has a nice summary of the recent press on the Maine episode of Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern that is scheduled to air next week on Tuesday night.
Zimmern, Deathmatch & Wine
In addition to the article about the Zimmern’d Deathmatch that was held this Summer, this week’s edition of the Portland Phoenix also includes advice on finding value priced wines for the holidays.
Allagash Brewing
Allagash Brewing made it into a list of the nation’s top microbreweries (via Blog About Beer). Ray Daniels of the Brewers Association and Julie Bradford of All About Beer magazine compiled the list for an article in Men’s Health magazine.
188 Middle St
According to The Bollard, a new restaurant is planning on opening at 188 Middle Street once the dust settles on the remodelling at the old Pavillion. Details on other food business under development can be found on the Under Construction list.
Sebago Brewing Co.
NECN has published a video review of Sebago Brewing.
Lobsters on the Fly
In today’s Press Herald there’s an article about a new lobster cookbook titled Lobsters on the Fly. Proceeds from the sale will go to the Maine Lobstermen’s Association to help Maine fishing families in need.
Back Bay Grill
Type A Diversions revisited Back Bay Grill and has written a new review for it.
“We enjoyed our dinner so much at The Back Bay Grill that it will now be on our short list of places to dine, rather than the once-or-twice a year visits we have done in the past. The service at The Back Bay Grill is highly professional; the wine list is the best in Portland; and the cuisine is exceptional.”