Grace
When Grace first opened its tall red doors in 2009 it was the hottest spot in town. The opening of the dramatically renovated Gothic Revival-style church on Chestnut Street had been eagerly anticipated and did not disappoint. There was nothing
Portland
Portland Hunt & Alpine
Portland Hunt and Alpine co-owner Andrew Volk’s concept is simple: “We have food you want to have with drinks, and drinks you want to have with food.” Andrew has owned the Market Street establishment with his wife, Briana Volk, since
Maine’s Semifinalists for the 2016 James Beard Awards
It should come as no surprise to anyone familiar with the Maine dining scene that so many of our own have been named as semifinalists for the prestigious James Beard Awards. Selected from a list of 20,000 online entries from
Portland
Historic brick buildings, a working waterfront, and award-winning restaurants: the first time I visited Portland I wanted to be able to call this city home, and now I feel lucky that I do. On this “staycation,” my husband, Sam, and
Tiqa
Deen Haleem had every intention of retiring when he left the financial services industry two years ago, but these days he’s sending his staff emails at 4:30 a.m. On occasion, he’s even cooking family meals for the restaurant staff. Haleem
Sledding Spots
In the months that Maine is covered in white and landscapes are quiet and frozen, hillsides come to lifebusy with colorful sleds and kids bundled up in snowsuits. Sledding has been a winter cabin-fever cure for generations. From organized hills
Bruno’s
Plate after plate of handmade pastas and sauce made from family recipes are brought to the table on a recent visit to Bruno’s for my weekly eat blog. I’m thrilled when owners Bob and Vicki Napolitano and their son Dan
Roustabout
When Kit Paschal was looking for space to open his new restaurant, the real estate broker gave him a tour of the eastern end of Washington Avenue, pointing out new businesses and describing the future of the area. The neighborhood
Great Lost Bear
Decades before Portland became the culinary hotspot it is now, Dave Evans, his wife Weslie, and his cousin Chip MacConnell bought a rock club called Bottoms Up on Forest Avenue. Before the purchase, they had been enjoying life in Mount
