The service, though warm and welcoming, can be slow (blame the small kitchen), but the food makes the restaurant well worth the trip.
Food & Dining
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inFood, Recipes
Making the most of a bountiful tomato harvest
Fresh tomatoes in a tart with Gruyere and herbs add joy to summer’s end.
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Posted inCookbook Reviews, Food
Cookbook review: ‘Let’s Cook’ from the producers of Sesame Street
A smart book for young cooks, it encourages trying new foods and makes kitchen time fun.
Posted inFood, Vegan Kitchen
Satisfying sorbets improve Maine’s dairy-free ice cream choices
More flavors in more places follow a trend in offering nondairy options in frozen treats.
Posted inAppel on Wine, Food
‘Lesser’ grape from Abruzzo encourages surrender to mystery of wine
Two quite different Montepulciano wines expand notions about the category.
Posted inFood, Recipes
Transform flavorless peaches with a few minutes on the grill
They’re like pie when served with a crumbly topping and vanilla ice cream.
Posted inFood, Restaurant reviews
Dine Out Maine: Old Port Sea Grill in Portland
Diners deserve better seafood at a restaurant so obviously dedicated to fish.
Posted inFood, Recipes
The recipe for Nancy Schatz’s prize-winning Blueberry Pie
Margaret Hathaway included this recipe in her 2011 “Food Lovers’ Guide to Maine.” If you haven’t got pulp-free orange juice, you can strain the pulp kind. Serve the pie with whipped cream, or serve a la mode with vanilla ice cream. Makes one (9-inch) pie CRUST: 21/2 cups all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon […]
Posted inFood, Recipes, Vegan Kitchen
Falafel, hummus and mujaddara deserve to come to table often
This trio of tasty, filling and inexpensive eastern Mediterranean dishes are even better when customized at home.
Posted inCookbook Reviews, Food, Recipes
Cookbook review: ‘Mug Meals’ by Dina Cheney
Cooking (not just heating up) 1-person meals in the microwave may sound like a gimmick, but these recipes turn out to be great for busy people or anyone with limited access to a kitchen.