Leigh Kellis, owner of The Holy Donut, has leased 7 Exchange Street and plans to open a second retail location in the Old Port. 7 Exchange was formerly occupied by the Exchange Street Cafe.
PPH Editorial: Food Truck Regulation Reform
An editorial in today’s Press Herald comes out in favor of reforming Portland food truck regulations.
The city is wise to take these concerns seriously. The glitches in even the most carefully crafted of regulations often don’t reveal themselves until the rules take effect. That’s what’s happening here. Food trucks are an expanding part of an industry that’s vital to Portland’s economy and its culture; a revised ordinance can put in place reasonable rules while still giving food service entrepreneurs more freedom to run viable, innovative local businesses.
Reviews: Small Axe, Wannawaf, Novare Res
Eat Maine has published a review of the Small Axe food truck,
…food trucks have been popping up everywhere, offering finger-friendly bites like pizza cones and cup cakes. But in the midst of all this casual fare, Small Axe is serving up something pretty special. Helmed by two of Portland’s top chefs, this truck is making restaurant worthy food available in the middle of a parking lot. Craving a quick bowl of fish curry? Small Axe can make that happen.
The Blueberry Files has published a review of Wannawaf.
So Wannawaf seems to be more for the “stop in with the kids for the afternoon and buy a round of ice cream; get it served over a waffle if you wanna be silly” set. I am not in that set and I don’t know if that will be enough to sustain them in Portland. Time will tell, I guess.
and Peter Peter Portland Eater has published a review of Novare Res.
There’s hardly a better place in Portland to try new libations than Novare Res. With well over a hundred beers, Novare Res is a beer garden for the casual beer enthusiast all the way to the most serious of beer connoisseurs.
Hand Pies/Little Bigs Set to Open
An article in today’s Press Herald examines the growing trend of hand pies in Portland and mentions a new bakery called Little Bigs that’s set to open in the next few days in South Portland.
Their bakery, Little Bigs, is expected to open at 340 Main St. by Monday and join a growing trend in the Portland area – hand foods, specifically, hand pies.
Hand pies are gaining popularity locally and have been featured this summer in national magazines such as Bon Appetit and Martha Stewart Living.
Baking for the Saint Peter’s Bazaar
Both the Press Herald and Bangor Daily News have published stories about the Saint Peter’s Bazaar which takes place this weekend on Saturday and Sunday.
Their general was Josephine Dulac, a 76-year-old retired first-grade teacher – who better to keep the troops in line? – wearing a white apron, blue gloves and a navy baseball cap. Dulac has been part of the cookie operation for 15 to 20 years, but shies away from taking any credit.
“I am not alone,” she said. “Far from it. We have people from 12 years old to 92 years old that work the cookie bake.”
Review of Duckfat
The Associated Press has published a review of Duckfat.
Your best bet is to treat the fries as the main course, then share a few other dishes as sides. The charred broccoli and goat cheese salad is terrific. And the roasted pork belly panini with manchego and saffron-Tabasco mayo will make your eyes roll back. And despite appearances, Duckfat is family friendly. The little ones will love their handcrafted sodas (try the Roots, Bark, Sticks and Leaves — also known as root beer).
Lobster Roll Reviews: Bite into Maine & Eventide
Foodie Journey has published a review of the lobster rolls at Red’s, Bite into Maine and Eventide.
My favorite? It’s a tie between Bite Into Maine and Eventide. But I wouldn’t turn down Red’s. It all comes down to the type of lobster roll and experience[sic]
Notable Breweries: Maine Beer Co.
The Boston Globe has named the Maine Beer Company to their list of 10 Most Notable New(ish) Breweries in New England.
Black Cat Coffee Now Open
Black Cat Coffee opened for business today. They’re located on Stevens Ave in the store front previously occupied by Good Eats Boutique.
Owners Jenny Siler and her husband Keith James Dunlap selected Matt’s Wood Roasted as their coffee roaster. Baked goods are coming from Union Bagel, Standard Baking, Bam Bam and The Holy Donut.
Maine Wins at the American Cheese Society Competition
A number of Maine creameries were among the award winners at this year’s American Cheese Society competition:
- Crooked Face Creamery won 3rd place for the whole milk ricotta
- Silver Moon Creamery won 2nd place for their provolone
- Pineland Farms won 1st place for their cheddar cheese spread and 3rd place for their smoked cheddar
- York Hill Farm won 3rd place for their capriano