There’s now a bicycle-based food delivery service in town called Veloport. Veloport provides delivery services from several Portland eateries, and are available to pick-up groceries for you too.
Savoring Maine Calendar
South Portland photographer Stacey Cramp has published a 2009 calendar called Savoring Maine. Each month features one of Cramps beautiful photos and a recipe from a Maine “food expert”. Jay Villani from Local 188 provided the parsnip and leek tortilla recipe for March and Abby Harmon from Caiola’s contributed the apple salad recipe for the month of October. The calendar on sale at Rabelais Books on Middle Street.
Propping up Lobster Prices
In today’s Press Herald there’s an article about the steps being taken by “lobstermen, dealers, grocery stores and restaurants” to increase sales of lobster and in doing so support the lagging price.
Portland's First Chinese Restaurant
Also in today’s paper is an interesting article about an effort to identify to recognize Portland’s Chinese heritage. Plaques will be placed on the sites of early chinese business including Portland’s first Chinese restaurant which was opened in 1880 on 1 Custom House Wharf.
Portland’s First Chinese Restaurant
Also in today’s paper is an interesting article about an effort to identify to recognize Portland’s Chinese heritage. Plaques will be placed on the sites of early chinese business including Portland’s first Chinese restaurant which was opened in 1880 on 1 Custom House Wharf.
Big Mama's Out, Papaya King In
The Bollard has this update on the closing of Big Mama’s. It confirms that Papaya King will be moving into the space vacated by the diner.
Big Mama’s Out, Papaya King In
The Bollard has this update on the closing of Big Mama’s. It confirms that Papaya King will be moving into the space vacated by the diner.
Hot Suppa!
Type A Diversions has reviewed Hot Suppa!.
“Hot Suppa is a perfect place for a casual breakfast. The menu is diverse and offers something for everyone, the food is well prepared, and the portions are generous.”
Open Creamery Day
In today’s article Chow Maine reports on Open Creamery Day visits to the cheese making operations at Silvery Moon Creamery and Snell Family Farm.
This Week's Events
Haven’s Candies is holding an open house on Monday morning. Monday evening, the Audubon Society’s book club is meeting to discuss Banana: The Fate of the Fruit that Changed the World, and the next Piatto per Tutti cooking class is taking place. There will be wine tastings at Old Port Wine Merchants on Wednesday and Leavitt and Sons on Thursday. Thursday night, The Cheese Iron is teaching a class on Fall cheeses, and The Great Lost Bear is showcasing the beer of Victory Brewing. On Saturday, the Audubon Society is holding their Apple Day celebration. Farmers’ Markets are taking place in Monument Square on Wednesday and at Deering Oaks Park on Saturday. For more information on these and other upcoming food happenings in the area, visit the event calendar.