Washed, Dried & Folded

Washed, Dried & Folded

Winterguide 2015
Once upon a time, Portland was a thriving hub of Chinese laundries. Fortune did not shine upon them.

Lobster Mania

Lobster Mania

December 2014
Turns out we don’t know everything there is to know about the lobster market. Now’s our chance to seize a global opportunity.

Bao Bao

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

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...

Nice Buys

Nice Buys

November 2014
It’s not just about where your holiday gift purchases are going–it’s about where they come from.

Trattoria Athena

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...

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