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Dila’s Kitchen opened on February 1, 2022.

28 Monument Square, Portland, ME, USA

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Portland Food Map launched in 2007 as a directory of the local food community. Other features have been added over the years including food event listings, Sunday Brunch options, the Under Construction page, pandemic takeout list, the restaurant real estate listings, and most recently the My Kitchen Their Table chef interview column.

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Here’s another set of photos from summer Maine r

Here’s another set of photos from summer Maine restaurant road-trips—part of an ongoing project to visit restaurants, bars, bakeries and other food venues across Maine’s sixteen counties. Represented in this post are spots to eat and drink in Lincoln, York, Knox and Kennebec counties.
*Do you have a favorite spot outside the Portland area? Tag or mention them in the comments here and we’ll keep them in mind for future travel.*
The details (in order of the photos): The Rooting Pig charcuterie bar located at @broadarrowfarm and lamb crostini with white bean hummus, pickled onions and arugula pesto; a delicious sandwich at @kristasrestaurant in the village center of Cornish (go for the food stay in town for the antiquing); the brisket, pulled pork, cole slaw and mac n cheese at @upinsmokebbqme in Rockland (open Saturdays); champagne, lobster and napa cabbage salad at @inasilentwaymaine in Wiscasset (in addition to the wine bar they also have a small wine retail shop); and finally the 12-hour roast duck topped with brandied black cherries and served with garlic mashed potatoes and green beans at the historic @villageinnandtavern in Belgrade.
See earlier posts on June 23rd and July 6th for more Maine road-trip restaurant photos.
#16countieseats #mainefood #mainefoodmap #charcuterriebar #roastduck #winebar #mainebbq

Welcome to the August edition of the Portland Food

Welcome to the August edition of the Portland Food Map “Date Night” raffle sponsored by Evergreen Credit Union (@evergreen_credit_union). The winner will receive a $100 Visa gift card for use at @crownjewelportland and either two tickets to a Portland Sea Dogs (@portland_seadogs) home baseball game OR two tickets to the Portland Museum of Art (@portlandmuseum). Simply comment on this Instagram image and tag a friend (or two, or three, etc), and you’re entered to win.
To whet your appetite, here's a look at some dishes from Crown Jewel’s restaurant on Great Diamond Island: seared scallops with black rice, mussels escabeche on toast, lobster arincini,deviled eggs, roast oysters, crab salad, shrimp ceviche. #portlandmaine #datenight #mainefood #evergreeneverywhere #searedscallops #musselsescabeche #lobsterarincini #shrimpceviche
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 Portland Sea Dogs game to be determined with the winner. Meal for two at Crown Jewel is good for up to $100 in the form of a VISA gift card; any additional costs will be the responsibility of the winner. The winner will be chosen on August 9, 2022, and will be notified via Instagram direct message. 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 13+ 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. By entering, entrants confirm that they release the Portland Sea Dogs of responsibility. This contest is in no way sponsored or administered by the Portland Museum of Art. By entering, entrants confirm that they release the Portland Museum of Art of responsibility.

Owners Jason Loring, Matt Moran, and Tobey Moulton

Owners Jason Loring, Matt Moran, and Tobey Moulton closed on the sale of @noshkitchenbar to Michael Fraser, Michael Barbuto and Kevin Doyle on Monday. They expect to reopen Nosh later this week.
The new owners plan to remain true the spirit of Nosh with a focus on well executed comfort food. They will be keeping some of the standards from the Nosh menu and folding in some new ideas of their own including a classic cocktail program. Chef Aaron Taylor was been hired to lead the kitchen.
In addition to Nosh, Barbuto and Doyle are currently working to launch The Continental on Brighton Ave. The pair also are co-owners with Fraser at @cbgportland.
Loring has been involved in the launch of a number of new restaurants since Nosh opened in 2010. He’s currently focusing his time on the @slabportland retail pizza business. Moran is partnering with Joe Fournier in the relaunch of A & C in South Portland. #noshkitchenbar #portlandmaine #newowners

The highly anticipated cocktail bar and restaurant

The highly anticipated cocktail bar and restaurant @thedanforthportland will be opening this Friday at 4 pm. It’s located at the corner of Danforth and Clark Streets in the West End.
The space has been completely redesigned:
“Upon entering the space, guests will encounter a 12-seat bar, the vivid focal point of the room with cascading liquor steps, surrounded by deep-hued banquettes, tables, and nooks. By day, the space provides big, generous windows that allow Golden Hour to soak into every corner. At night, the shades are drawn tighter, and a layered design reveals itself – with soft, inviting furnishings and lived-in décor. The designers, AAmp Studio, seamlessly integrate rich colors, textures, and eased millwork throughout the space, resulting in a classic yet playful ambience that evokes a sense of discovery. For guests looking to dine al fresco, an intimate outdoor patio behind the 75-seat restaurant lounge will offer full service, as well, beginning in August.”
The Danforth is the Portland outpost of Gin & Luck the parent company of @deathandcompany which operates craft cocktail bars in New York, Los Angeles and Denver. Their most recent book Death & Co Welcome Home: A Cocktail Recipe Book was a 2022 Beard Award nominee.
In addition to the specialty cocktails (7th photo) that Gin & Luck establishments are known for, the beverage program also includes draft/bottled cider and beer, and a mix of more traditional and contemporary wines by the glass and bottle. The head bartender is Carlo Caroscio. with the beer and wine selection put together by general manager Lucy Comaskey. The Golden Slumbers cocktail (3rd photo) is prepared with apple and pear brandies, blanc vermouth, appertivo bianco and verjus.
The kitchen is led by Michael Boomhower who has put together a menu (8th photo) that “celebrates honest, nourishing food with a focus on regional product”. When you visit The Danforth do not miss out on the roasted chicken which is served with smoked butter pan sauce, corn, shishito peppers and chilis. Boomhower hales from Vermont. In Portland he has most recently worked at Central Provisions and Union.
The Danforth will be open 7 days a week, 4 pm – 1 am.

The highly anticipated restaurant @Twelvemaine lau

The highly anticipated restaurant @Twelvemaine launched this past Thursday. Twelve is located at 115 Thames Street in the Portland Foreside development along the Eastern Promenade walking trail.
Here’s a look at a few of the dishes from their 4-course tasting menu (5th photo) shown here are the monkfish with trout roe in whey broth (2nd photo), the Tomato Tonato appetizer (3rd photo) topped with confit egg yolk, and the farro sabayon appetizer (4t photo) served with English peas.
The kitchen at Twelve is headlined by Colin Wyatt (formerly with Eleven Madison Park) along with pastry chef Georgia Macon, chef de cuisine Hannah Ryder, and sous chefs John Alden Glover and Cameron Gokey. The general manager is Daniel Gorlas (formerly with Per Se) and the bar program is managed by Portland native Sylvi Roy. You can find bios on many of the key staff on the Twelve instagram account.
While reservations at Twelve are nearly all booked up for the next month or so, walk-in space is available at the bar and outdoor seating area. Twelve is currently open Tuesday through Saturday, 5 pm to 10 pm.
#portlandmaine #mainerestaurants #mainefood #twelverestaurant #monkfish #tomatotonato #farrosabayon #colinwyatt

RAFFLE COMPLETED Welcome to the July edition of t

RAFFLE COMPLETED
Welcome to the July edition of the Portland Food Map “Date Night” raffle sponsored by Evergreen Credit Union (@evergreen_credit_union). The winner will receive a $100 Visa gift card for use at @brokenarrowme and either two tickets to a Portland Sea Dogs (@portland_seadogs) home baseball game OR two tickets to the Portland Museum of Art (@portlandmuseum). Simply comment on this Instagram image and tag a friend (or two, or three, etc), and you’re entered to win.
To whet your appetite, here's a look at some dishes from Broken Arrow: smashed Maine potatoes with charred allium aioli, heritage polenta with braised short ribs, rabbit rilletttes, mushroom and pea spaetzle. #portlandmaine #datenight #mainefood #evergreeneverywhere #shortribs #polenta #smahedpotatoes #rabbitrillettes
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 Portland Sea Dogs game to be determined with the winner. Meal for two at Broken Arrow is good for up to $100 in the form of a VISA gift card; any additional costs will be the responsibility of the winner. The winner will be chosen on July 12, 2022, and will be notified via Instagram direct message. 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 13+ 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. By entering, entrants confirm that they release the Portland Sea Dogs of responsibility. This contest is in no way sponsored or administered by the Portland Museum of Art. By entering, entrants confirm that they release the Portland Museum of Art of responsibility.

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