The service, though warm and welcoming, can be slow (blame the small kitchen), but the food makes the restaurant well worth the trip.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Lifestyle, Local & State, News
Food craze creates a problem: Not enough cooks in the kitchen
Maine restaurants feel the pinch of a national cook shortage, even in the culinary capital of Portland.
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Posted inFood, Sea Change, Source
Sea Change: Family defies quasi-food confusion and chooses real sustenance
Three key books help even a knowledgeable columnist learn differences between fake and real foods.
Posted inFood, Lifestyle, News
Chinese and African restaurants plan to open in Portland
Piao Shang Sichuan Kitchen and Chez Okapu have applied for approvals from the Portland City Council.
Posted inBooks, Lifestyle, Maine Authors
OFF RADAR: Dana Wilde reviews ‘Centered’ by Steven D. Powell
A novel about a dog and a good disposition
Posted inFood
Maker of plant-based mayo ruffles egg industry feathers
The American Egg Board tried to stop sales of Just Mayo at Whole Foods, documents show.
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, Recipes
Making the most of a bountiful tomato harvest
Fresh tomatoes in a tart with Gruyere and herbs add joy to summer’s end.
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.