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Roma's New Owners

October 25, 2008 | Posted in Under Construction

The Bollard has the scoop on the new owner of the Roma Cafe and Branhall Pub.

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Roma’s New Owners

October 25, 2008 | Posted in Under Construction

The Bollard has the scoop on the new owner of the Roma Cafe and Branhall Pub.

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Opening Night at Harvest on the Harbor

October 25, 2008 | Posted in Events

Portland in a Snap posted a report on the opening of the Harvest on the Harbor festival.

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Mixologist Myers

October 24, 2008 | Posted in People, Profiles

The Maine Mouth has posted an interview with John Myers.

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Price Break for Hill Residents

October 24, 2008 | Posted in Events

The Munjoy Hill News has a report on a special pricing deal for residents of the Hill that want to attend the Market & Lifestyle Lounge at Harvest on the Harbor. When paying, they only need identify themselves as Munjoy Hill residents to get a second ticket to the event for free.

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Under Construction Report

October 24, 2008 | Posted in Under Construction

The Miss Portland Diner is planning to open October 31. According to Portland Psst!, The Station is expanding to open a restaurant at their location on Saint John St. For a complete list of all food businesses in some state of development check out the Under Construction list.

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Port City Sports Bar

October 23, 2008 | Posted in Reviews

1:00 a.m. Curfew has reviewed Port City Sports Bar.

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Tour de Farms

October 23, 2008 | Posted in General News, Events

Mary Grant from Simply Scandinavian Foods has written a letter to the editor that appeared in today’s paper in support of a Portland area Tour de Farms.

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Eat the View

October 22, 2008 | Posted in General News

Scarborough resident Roger Doiron tied for 3rd place in the Climate Matters contest for his video This Lawn is Your Lawn. The video was produced in support of his Eat the View campaign which aims to convince the next President of the US to plant a vegetable garden on the lawn of the White House.

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Food Theft

October 22, 2008 | Posted in General News

Pizza Time asked police not to arrest the person responsible for stealing food from their store on Veranda Street. According to the brief article in today’s paper, “A police dog tracked the suspect to a nearby home and police were prepared to arrest him, but the business owner asked them not to do so, reasoning that the thief had fallen on hard times, police said.”

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Terlingua has leased the 858 sq ft storefront at 3 Terlingua has leased the 858 sq ft storefront at 34 Washington Ave where they’ll be launching Terlingua Outpost (@terlingua_outpost). The Outpost will be an all-day 12-seat cafe with grab-and-go food to takeaway as well as the new home for the restaurant’s market. The Outpost team, led by general manager Justine Smith, hope to launch the new venture in early summer.
The menu will include sweet & savory kolaches, “pocket-ritos”, ice cream, espresso drinks, coffee & tea, as well as iced and hot NA drinks like an adaptogen latte made with chaga, and a mojito-cino made with mint, brown sugar and half-and-half. For customers dining at cafe there will also be a beer, wine and spirits selection. The market will continue to offer prepared food and staples like enchiladas, Terlingua’s cornbread, chili, soup and house made sauces and spice blends. They are aiming to be open daily, 8 am – 8 pm.
The launch of The Outpost will enable Terlingua to reformat the current market space at 40 Washington Ave as a side dining room for restaurant guests and for use for private dinners and events.
Terlingua initially launched in 2015 at 52 Washington Ave (where Lil Chippy is today). They moved to their current spot in 2020 and launch Ocotillo in the West End last year. #portlandmaine #mainefood #terlinguaoutpost #alldaycafe #comingsoon #kolaches
Yosaku (@yosakumaine) owners Rattanak Tray and Hop Yosaku (@yosakumaine) owners Rattanak Tray and Hope MacVane-Tray have purchased the former Elsmere BBQ building in South Portland where they plan to open a new restaurant.
The as-yet-to-be-named business will serve a similar sushi menu to Yosauku and in addition will offer a choice of small plates and grilled Japanese dishes with a seasonal approach to the menu. The menu will reflect a vision chef Tray has had for a number of years that the South Portland location provides an opportunity to bring to life. Renovations to the building are underway with the goal of opening the restaurant in the spring of 2026.
The couple became the owners of Yosaku upon the retirement of the restaurant’s founder Takahiro and Susan Sato in 2022. Elsmere BBQ launched in 2013 and closed in November last year. #mainefood #yosakusushi #southportlandmaine #comingsoon
Here’s a look inside Benny’s (@bennys_maine) t Here’s a look inside Benny’s (@bennys_maine) the new red sauce Italian restaurant and Philly sandwich shop that’s been under construction the last few months at 545 Congress Street in the Arts District.
The 32-seat Benny’s is being launched by Josh Sobel the chef/owner of Ramona’s (@ramonas_maine). The dining room features an 11-seat bar opposite a row of 2-top banquet tables along with some counter seating in the front windows. The room is decked out with art and memorabilia evocative of Philadelphia like a portrait of Sylvester Stallone in his role of Rocky Balboa. Sobel worked with @mey_and_co on the design of the restaurant.
As you can see (photos 4 and 5) the menu includes Italian-American standards like chicken parmesan and spaghetti with meatballs. Shown here (3rd photo) are Benny’s pretzel garlic knots. The bar menu includes a line-up of Italian wines representing regions from the Veneto to Sicily. The cocktail list has some house creations like a Margherita pizza inspired Margarita, and the Benny’s Handshake Spritz made with the locally produced Handshake bitters, as well as classic cocktails.
Benny’s official opening day is this Wednesday May 14th. They’ll initially be open for dinner Wednesday through Sunday, 4 pm – 9 pm (and until 10 pm on Friday and Saturday). #redsauceitalian  #bennysrestaurant #mainefood #pretzelgarlicknots #rockybalboa #margheritamargarita #portlandmaine
Alex Wight has taken over the Jefe Juan’s space Alex Wight has taken over the Jefe Juan’s space at 47 Wharf Street where she plans to open Elizabeth (@elizabeth.portlandme) a French-inspired wine bar that will be “unapologetic, sexy and fun”.
Joining the Elizabeth team are chef Duncan Biddulph and pastry chef Ashley Robinson. The couple have relocated to Maine from Chicago where Biddulph worked at Lula Cafe, Publican, and was the executive chef at Rootstock and Tortello. Robinson grew up in Cape Elizabeth and after attending Harvard worked in New York and Chicago, notably as the head chef at The Bakery at Fat Rice.
Together with Wight they’re planning a forward-thinking menu inspired by classic French cuisine along with a bar menu of natural wine and French cocktails. Wight is planning a full renovation and redesign of the space. She hopes to launch the 30-seat space in late fall.
Wight is the owner of Crown Jewel restaurant. She launched the 35-seat restaurant on Great Diamond Island in July 2018. She previously ran the influential Flanagan’s Table dinner series in Buxton. #mainefood #elizabethwinebar #wharfstreet #frenchwinebar #alexwight
RAFFLE COMPLETED Welcome to the May edition of th RAFFLE COMPLETED 
Welcome to the May edition of the Portland Food Map raffle sponsored by Evergreen Credit Union (@evergreen_credit_union). The winner will receive a $150 Visa gift card for use at Guerrero Maya in South Portland and either two tickets to the Portland Sea Dogs OR two tickets to the Portland Museum of Art. Simply comment on this Instagram image and tag a friend (or, two, or three...), and you’re entered to win.
To whet your appetite for a visit here’s a look at Guerreo Maya: a margarita made with1800 reposado tequila, ceviche mixto, fajita tacos, guacamole (prepared table side), steak with sauteed mushrooms, onions and peppers. When the check is delivered it comes with sweet gift of chips topped with whip cream and strawberry sauce. #mainefood #evergreeneverywhere #reposadomargarita #cevichemixto #fajitanachos #tablesideguacamole 
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. 1 winner will be chosen at random and will receive either 2 tickets to a Portland Sea Dogs home game OR 2 guest Admission Tickets to the Portland Museum of Art. Date of Sea Dogs game to be determined with the winner. Meal for two at Guerrero Maya is good for up to $150 in the form of a VISA gift card; any additional costs will be the responsibility of the winner. The winner will be chosen on May 6th, and will be notified via Instagram direct message by Portland Food Map.
The winner will connect with Evergreen Credit Union to receive their prize package.
Per Instagram rules, this promotion is in no way sponsored, administered, or associated with Instagram, Inc. By entering, entrants confirm that they are 18+ years of age, release Instagram of responsibility, and agree to Instagram’s terms of use. This contest is in no way sponsored or administered by the Portland Sea Dogs, Portland Museum of Art, or Guerrero Maya. By entering, entrants confirm that they release the Portland Sea Dogs and Portland Museum of Art, and Guerrero Maya of responsibility.
Mandy & Matt’s Cafe (@mandyandmattscafe) opened Mandy & Matt’s Cafe (@mandyandmattscafe) opened for business on Monday. The cafe is located at 1160 Forest Ave in the building formerly occupied by Samuel’s. Mandy & Matt’s is open daily 6 am – 2 pm with lunch served 11 am – 2 pm.
Owners Amanda and Matt Lebel have made some renovations to dining room and its decorations. The overall layout with a bar on the right and table seating in the rest of the room remains the same. The menu includes a wide range of classic breakfast and lunch fare like pancakes, eggs, oatmeal, with cold and hot sandwiches for lunch. You can see all three pages of the menu on the most recent post on the Mandy & Matt’s Instagram account (@mandyandmattscafe). Shown here are blueberry pancakes with grilled ham and home fries, and a pastrami reuben on marble rye with fries.
Samuel’s owner Sam Minervino recently closed Samuel’s and is in the process of launching the North Deering Tavern at 1349 Washington Ave in the former Parker’s building in Allen’s Corner. #portlandmaine #mainefood #blueberrypancakes #pastramireuben #mandyandmatts
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