Steve Sicinski, new executive chef at Sea Glass Restaurant, has created an awesome new menu
Food
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
The Maine Ingredient: Get the party started elegantly with 3 easy hors d’oeuvres
Eggs, asparagus and radishes bring the tastes of spring to celebrations.
As season heats up, we dish up a quirky guide to all things lobster
It may not yet be high season for old-fashioned lobster bakes and such, but Monday was the start of meteorological summer and lots of Mainers have lobster on their mind.
Portland exhibit re-examines the pickle fork
A 19th-century implement gets a fresh look.
Meal made with 1 gallon of water shows ease of being green
A complete picnic lunch, from deviled eggs to noodle salad to pots de creme, passes a self-imposed conservation test.
Beyond craft brews: Just like foodies, beer geeks go local
There are now more than 60 breweries in Maine, a state with a population of just 1.3 million. And most of them are thriving.
Cookbook review: ‘Cheap Eats: Budget-Busting Ideas That Won’t Break the Bank’
From the Cook Me! series by Sterling epicure, it’s the perfect guide for a 20-something (and others) who like better food than they think they can afford.
Author argues: Don’t feel good about eating locally raised meat
James McWilliams calls out what he dubs the “omnivore’s contradiction,” namely “our aspiration to grant animals moral status and yet eat them.”
Soave, a smooth operator from Italy, deserves greater respect
Rough versions from the 1970s turned many drinkers away, but it’s well worth reconsidering.
Mushroom confit makes simple meal fancy
The preserved fungi are a great place to start almost anything for dinner.