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....
Peak experience at Saddleback
I finally made it over to Saddleback, in Rangeley, and although I managed to pick the coldest day of the year (we're talking double-digits...
Deals, deals, deals…. skiers/riders take note
The skiing conditions are phenomenal here in northwestern Maine. The snow is light and very dry (thanks to that recent sub-Arctic air mass), the...
Utah? Colorado? Nope, Maine
Don't know that I've ever experienced better snow anywhere than what's at Sugarloaf right now. Light, dry, fluffy, not a sign of ice or...
Powdah!
Forecast called for 4-6 inches, but I'm guessing we've already received more than 8 inches of featherweight powder here at Sugarloaf. Temperatures have warmed...
Andrew Wyeth has died
Andrew Wyeth, famed painter of such iconic works as Christina's World, has died, according to information provided by the Farnsworth Museum of American Art,...
A peak dining experience
Fine dining at Sunday River? While I've yet to experience it, the concept has arrived. Dining @ The Peak, in the North Peak Lodge,...
Parking at the ‘loaf
I'll make this short and to the point: Carrabassett Valley's new police chief is strictly enforcing parking regulations at Sugarloaf. Spots where folks have...
Portland to Kingfield food musings
Every ski town–make that every town–should have a cafe like Kingfield's Orange Cat. I never pass it without stopping in, whether for tea or...
Mourning the Porter House
The Porter House, that fabulous restaurant seemingly in the middle of nowhere (Eustis), went up in the flames early this morning and burned to...
New Year’s Eve: Celebrate the sardine
At the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve in The Big Apple, they drop a glittery ball on Times Square. Big Whoppie (and...
28 inches of pow
Ho, ho, ho. Thanks, Santa! The jolly fat man has delivered an early gift for skiers, snowboarders, snowshoers, and snowmobilers. A BIG gift.
When I...
Natalie’s Noel in Camden
Early this week (along with about every other travel/food writer in Maine), I was treated to dinner at Natalie's at the Camden Harbour Inn....
