A Kennebunk newcomer delivers rustic Italian cuisine and time-honored hospitality.
There is something inherently magical about the classic Ramos Gin Fizz, a delicate complexity that haunts me every single time I am fortunate enough to consume one. It is not a libation to be consumed in excess, but rather a
“They take moose seriously here,” observes chef Jason Paul with a laugh. He sits across the table from me, lounging back in his seat, arms crossed and baseball hat slightly askew. He is recounting his first impression of Maine, when
Each Saturday night after the lifts shut down, Bullwinkle’s Bistro transforms from a busy lunch spot to a romantic, candlelit restaurant. Bullwinkle’s at Night was devised by Jon Rollins, Sugarloaf’s food and beverage director, and general manager John Diller. They
When Annemarie Ahearn talks about her collection of copper pots, she leans forward conspiratorially, elbows on the table, and her cool blue eyes light up. She describes the long history of these gleaming vessels in the same tones in
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
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
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
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”
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
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