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The Danforth Excels in Portland’s West End

A moody aesthetic and top-notch drinks make this hot new destination an instant favorite.

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    Chefs Dish

    EAT FEATURE-March 2012By Susan GrisantiPhotographs by Dan Soley A cross-section of Maine’s most interesting chefs, the foods they really care about, and what keeps diners coming back for more.  

    Wedding Caterers

    EAT FEATURE-February Special Wedding Issue 2012Photographs by Kristin Teig Taste is a wonderful sense. Flavors trigger memories, put smiles on faces, inspire travel, and make falling in love or joining in marriage that much more delicious. But taste alone does not make

    Harvest Dinner at Grand View Farm

    EAT FEATURE-January/February 2012 By Joe Ricchio Photographs by Ted Axelrod Farm-to-table dining is alive and well at Grand View Farm’s annual Harvest Dinner, which puts a spotlight on the best of the season. There is also plenty of wine…  

    Long Grain

    EAT-November + December 2011 By Joe Ricchio Photographs by Kristin Teig Traditional Asian street food is greatly enhanced when it is created with fresh Maine ingredients. This seems simple enough. But if you still require proof, let Long Grain show

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    Coffee Clutch

    EAT-October 2011 By Sandy Lang Photographs by Peter Frank Edwards Back in the car to meet three who are coaxing the roast in Maine.     Certain things must be done at the cabin in the morning. First, we open the

    Zapoteca

    EAT FEATURE-October 2011 By Joe Ricchio Photographs by C.A. Smith Photography This contemporary Mexican eatery brings promising news for tequila lovers everywhere: they pour more than 75 different labels to complement their locally influenced, ever-changing menu. It sounds to me

    Tide Mill Farm

    FEATURE- September 2011 By Chelsea Holden Baker Photographs Mark Yaggie A ninth-generation family farm is selling organic milk made in Maine. Did you know?   The story of Tide Mill Farm is an American story, a story of agrarian life,

    East Ender

    EAT-August 2011 By Joe Ricchio Photographs by Kristen Teig The philosophy at the East End’s newest restaurant and lounge is “simple comfort food prepared the right way.” I’ll drink to that.   “ “I like to put lots of effort into

    A Bread Winner

    EAT-July 2011 By Annemarie Ahearn Photographs by Stacey Cramp Two visionaries from Skowhegan set out to build a wooden gristmill with hopes of encouraging bakers to use locally produced grain.What emerged from their efforts was the Kneading Conference, an event