July/August 2015
EVOlutionary
A glass palace in the Old Port finds magic in the flavors of the Eastern Mediterranean.
Viewed from the street, Evo seems like a small corner of Portland’s Hyatt Place Hotel,…
Restaurant Reviews
Boathouse Bistro Tapas Bar & Restaurant
Summerguide 2015
The Boathouse Bistro Tapas Bar & Restaurant in Boothbay Harbor is neither a typical bistro nor a tapas bar. For one thing, the menu lists more than 80 dishes. Prices are modest to…
Isa
May 2015
Another Bayside winner near the Post Office.
Snappy new Isa boasts original metal ceilings, gorgeous wainscoting, and classic black and white mosaic tile floors. Thirsty for a deal as well as an…
Tiqa
April 2015
Marriott treats with distant shores, transpontine allure.
With 300 seats, extraordinary TIQA in the new Marriott Hotel on Commercial Street has just sailed into port with an exotic…
The Merry Table
February 2015
Bonheur on Wharf Street
Follow the cobblestones to the city crêperie.
Wharf Street in Portland is magical on this night as we cross the cobblestones, casting…
Ebb & Flow
Winterguide 2015
Tidal Wave
Ebb & Flow brings a rush of Mediterranean excitement to Commercial Street.
We’re seated in a gorgeous, minimally appointed dining room boasting floor-to-ceiling…
Bao Bao
December 2014 West End Enchantment Portland's stylish new dumpling palace has its own lucky dragon. Review by Diane Hudson We rush through the spitting snow and gusty winds into Bao Bao. Inside this charming dumpling house, which is quickly winning fame for its...
Broad Arrow Tavern
November 2014 | view this story as a .pdf Hitting the Spot Freeport's cozy Broad Arrow Tavern refreshes the classics with the best local ingredients Review by Diane Hudson We’ve worked up an appetite shopping among the “Bean sprouts” boutiques around the L.L. Bean...
Trattoria Athena
October 2014 Maine Mediterranean A Brunswick hot spot has a peasant soul. Review by Diane Hudson Trattoria Athena offers a unique blending of Italian and Greek cuisine, reflecting the heritage of the owners. Tim O’Brien’s roots are in Italy, and Marc Provencher’s...
Slab
September 2014
He’s back! Stephen Lanzalotta lights up the former Portland Public Market.
Lolita
July/August 2014 Grill On The Hill Sparks fly at the East End's newest hot spot. Review by Diane Hudson The open-sesame to Lolita is a simple metal door. Architect Lauren Reiter, whose husband Neil Reiter co-owns Lolita with chef and proprietors Guy and Stella...
Central Provisions
Summerguide 2014 Wharf Street Wonderful Perfect plates meet clever cocktails at this instant legend. Review by Diane Hudson Some small plate menus can make you nostalgic for the good old days before the world got so precious. Not this one. Central Provisions jump...
