Spot on at Fore Street
Although empty storefronts keep popping up in Portland's Old Port, it's hard to believe the economy is in the tank when dining at Fore...
Johnny’s Bistro & Bar
CLOSED
I dined at Johnny's, formerly Finch's, the other night, and besides what Johnny referred to as a "hiccup," it was a good experience overall....
The REAL Magic of Christmas
Need a shot of good news, some glad tidings of the season? How about this:
An anonymous donor is subsidizing tickets for the eight remaining...
Erebus?
During my Portland whirlwind, I made a passing reference to Erebus to someone, and the result was a blank stare. Anyone else remember Portland's...
Harboring secrets
I toured the new addition to the Portland Harbor Hotel yesterday with the general manager, and no question, this is a great addition for...
Portland’s best “junk food” lunch
A slice of Stephen Lanzalotta's pizza (fresh, wholesome, delicious) from Miccuci's Market paired with a $5 shake (actually $4 and made with ice cream...
Staycations: A budget-friendly Mainecation
Are you trying to control costs this summer, yet yearning for a vacation? Consider a staycation--the trendy term for vacationing at home and doing...
One potato, two potato: Seek out Maine’s Fox Family Potato Chips
Honest, I've never been one who covets potato chips. Sure, if they're served with a sandwich, I'll usually chow a few, but I never...
News and Snooze: Open, shut and in flux
In short: The Danforth and the Chebeague Island Inn are back; Atlantic Seal B&B is closed; West End Inn, Bear Mountain Inn and Newcastle...
Would you like fries with that? Say yes, at Portland Maine’s Duckfat
Even those on a French fry budget can get a taste of Portland Chef Rob Evans’s renowned cuisine at Hugo’s can saunter across the street...
Maine: By the sea, by the sea…
I spent many a sunny day in my youth on the sands of Cape Elizabeth's Crescent Beach, and special occasions often meant a dinner...
