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Rabelais Books Video

June 27, 2017 | Posted in People

The good folks at Knack Factory has produced a wonderful video about Rabelais Books and its owner, resident bibliomaniac and culinary historian, Don Lindgren.

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Here’s a look a few of the items on this week’ Here’s a look a few of the items on this week’s @smallaxepopsup guest chef featuring Atsuko Fujimoto from @norimotobakery. Kimpira and shiitake onigirazu, crabmeat karokke, and a raspberry macaroon. They sold out fast on Friday so call your order in ASAP At 207-879-7669 And get over to @eastenderrestaurant to pickup. #portlandmaine #portlandmainefood #mainefood #onigirazu #macaroons #norimotobakery #atsukofujimoto
Here’s a look at the delicious shrimp soup (sopa Here’s a look at the delicious shrimp soup (sopa de camarones) on the menu today at @saldelatierraofficial. A warm bowl of hearty soup was exactly what today’s cold and clear day called for. You can call in a takeout order at (207) 761-1600. Co-owners Carlos Sanchez and Isai Galvez opened Sal de la Tierra this past August. The restaurant is located at 581 Congress Street near the intersection with Forest Ave. They serve Mexican, Salvadoran, and Puerto Rican food. #portlandmaine #portlandmainefood #shrimpsoup #sopadecamarones #saldelatierra #hotsouponacoldday
Neither cold nor snow nor dark of night will keep Neither cold nor snow nor dark of night will keep Portlanders from their outdoor dining. #portlandmaine #outdoordining #davidsrestaurant #monumentsquareportland
@helmportland is opening on Thursday. Portland’s @helmportland is opening on Thursday. Portland’s newest restaurant is located on Thames Street on the ground floor of the WEX Building across from the Ocean Gateway Terminal. They will be open this week Thursday through Sunday, 4:30 – 8:30, and plans to add Wednesday hours starting next week. Helm is initially open for takeout with a weekly 3-course prix fixe menu as well as an extended wine and beer list. Here’s a look at this week’s dinner menu which includes a Chicory Salad with horseradish dressing and fried onions, Glazed Short Ribs with swiss chard, braised beans and yeast rolls, and a slice of Parsnip Cake with cream cheese frosting and walnuts. Helm also has a Valentine’s Day version of their menu with the option to add oysters and caviar to your order. You can place you order online ( link in bio of @helmportland) and can schedule an order for pick-up later in the week. Billy Hager (@billlyyss) is Helm’s chef de cuisine. He moved to Maine from California where he was the chef and a partner at Homestead in Oakland. Sous chef Dana Woodward (@howlongchef) also moved to Portland from the Bay Area where she was the chef de cuisine at Dobb’s Ferry. Lizzie Legere is the owner of Helm and James Rose is the general manager. Legere has been part of the team at both Drifters Wife and More & Co. Rose previously worked at Neptune Oyster in Boston. #portlandmaine #helmportland #glazedshortribs #parsnipcake #chicorysalad #mainefood #openingsoon2021 #naturalwine
RAFFLE COMPLETED Welcome to the February edition RAFFLE COMPLETED Welcome to the February edition of the Portland Food Map “Date Night” raffle sponsored by Evergreen Credit Union (@evergreen_credit_union). PFM and Evergreen are proud to continue supporting our local restaurants as they adapt to the current economic situation. For now, this monthly raffle will change to reflect the current Portland dining environment. The “Date Night” raffle now features five (5) winners. Each winner will receive a $50 gift certificate to be used at any local restaurant offering delivery, outdoor dining and food to go. Simply comment on this Instagram and tag a friend (or, two, or three...), and you’re entered to win. Note that our usual raffle co-sponsors Portland Sea Dogs (@portland_seadogs) and Portland Museum of Art (@portlandmuseum) will rejoin our raffle in the future. Here are a few pictures from recent meals: the fiery chicken stew (Tsebhi Derho) from @asmaramaine, dessert from @baharat_portland, lemongrass beef and shrimp Banh mi from @banh.appetit, breakfast pastries from @blvlme, chicken pita sandwich from @nuraportland, and a beef and golden edged Napa cabbage special from @baobaodumplinghouse. #portlandmaine #datenight #takeout #eatlocal #mainefood #outdoordining #portlandmainefood #asmara #baharat #nura #banhappetit #baobao #belleville #tsebhiderho #lemongrassbeef #chickenpita #napacabbage NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. 5 winners will be chosen at random and each will receive one $50 VISA gift card that can be used at a multitude of restaurants (or anywhere VISA gift cards are accepted). Any additional costs will be the responsibility of each winner. The winners will be chosen on February 8, 2021, and will be notified via Instagram direct message. Winners will connect with Evergreen Credit Union to receive their prizes. Per Instagram rules, this promotion is in no way sponsored, administered, or associated with Instagram, Inc. By entering, entrants confirm that they are 13+ years of age, release Instagram of responsibility, and agree to Instagram’s terms of use.
Flavors of Freeport, the annual celebration of foo Flavors of Freeport, the annual celebration of food and drink in Freeport Maine, is taking place February 1 – 28. This year @visitfreeport has created two ways to explore the restaurants and other businesses in town. Restaurants, coffee shops and other food businesses will be offering Freeport On The Menu specials during the month. Take a look at the @visitfreeport site and/or check in with your favorite Freeport businesses for details on what they have to offer. Also during February you can take part in Freeport Foodie Lotto (sponsored by @visitfreeport) with the chance to win a $1,000 prize or gift cards from local businesses. Download a copy of the official game card from the @visitfreeport site and earn Flavors of Freeport stamps at one of the participating businesses. Full details and rules are included on the game card, along with details on all the participating businesses. #freeportmaine #flavorsoffreeport #visitfreeport Per Instagram rules, this promotion is in no way sponsored, administered, or associated with Instagram, Inc.
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