Hugo’s
Cauliflower puree. Ichthyic spinal fluid. Kimchi puree. Even for those of us who are apt to drop the phrase “sous vide” into casual conversation, these elements sound mildly daunting. But that has always been a part of the program at
The Danforth Excels in Portland’s West End
A moody aesthetic and top-notch drinks make this hot new destination an instant favorite.
Ports of Italy
After a 23-year career as a server and maître d’ at BiCE, an upscale Italian restaurant in midtown Manhattan, Sandre Calandri decided it was time for a change. He wanted to spend more time with his family, and was ready
Town Hill Bistro
At the end of Crooked Road, across from the firehouse and near the general store, there’s a house that dates back to the late 1800s. It was home to the town surveyor, a school teacher, and a family who ran
J’s Oyster Bar
Cindy Brown is sitting on a stool at J’s Oyster Bar on a cloudy Thursday afternoon in May. On her right shoulder, attached to her belt by a black leash, is a green parrot called Mayzie—named after the “lazy bird”
Dine Around the Kennebunks
With its craggy coastline and stunning views, the Kennebunks embody the feeling of New England and its classic, natural beauty. It’s also a community teeming with creativity and culinary appeal. Each spring, the Kennebunkport Festival kicks off the summer season
Cantina El Rayo
When she was in fifth grade, Cheryl Lewis threw her classmates a “fiesta” and gave them all homemade Mexican cookbooks. She drew flowers on the cover of each book and wrote the word “Recipes” in big bubble letters. Now, the
David’s Opus Ten
Opus Ten is a dining experience built on trust. This is a trust that chef David Turin has earned from his customers after over 20 years of operation in Portland. The experience is designed to be completely effortless, rewarding those
The Science of Sweet
One of the most fascinating things about the modern restaurant kitchen is the average savory chef’s complete aversion to the art of pastry. It is as if that particular vocation is the culinary equivalent of learning a difficult foreign language,
50+ Top Dining Spots
Where the experts eat… JOE RICCHIO, Maine food scene icon and our former food editor; ANESTES FOTIADES, creator of Portland Food Map and Maine’s favorite covert diner; & AMY K. ANDERSON, Maine magazine food editor and longtime server at Hugo’s,