Portland Food Heads has published a review of the 158 Pickett St Cafe.

The cooks and staff are having fun, enjoying the art of cooking and and the satisfaction they provide their patrons as music blasts in waves from the kitchen. The customers are having fun, catching up on conversation, nurturing their creativity and indulging in cholesterol-heavy goodness. In fact, I don’t think I’ve ever stepped foot in 158 and not had fun, simply because the place embodies everything I enjoy about a good dining experience: Great food, comfortable surroundings and a passionate kitchen. It doesn’t get much better than that.

The Portland Phoenix has published a review of the Lost Coin Cafe.

The head waiter, James, is 11 years old. He handled formal service deftly even as he sporadically entertained a rambunctious five-year-old. He explains the prix fixe, takes your drink order (Pepsi, diet, root beer, or orange), and gives you a choice of soup.

Portland Bar Guide has published a review of Samuel’s Bar and Grill.

As the bartender took over and our waitress headed out from a double shift, we appreciated the service that met our demands. This is the type of place where people really do come in to see people they know and if you are a stranger, no one really cares. Go ahead, saddle up to the bar or grab a table and make yourself at home.

Portland Bar Guide has published a review of Samuel’s Bar and Grill.

As the bartender took over and our waitress headed out from a double shift, we appreciated the service that met our demands. This is the type of place where people really do come in to see people they know and if you are a stranger, no one really cares. Go ahead, saddle up to the bar or grab a table and make yourself at home.