TM M a i n e ’ s C i t y M a g a z i n e October from left: julien pilon; courtesy the knowles co; erin little Cover: Autumn on Pine Street by Corey Templeton. 51 63 65 Art&Style 99 Fiction “Novel Graphics” Stunning windows of fiction by Richard Russo, Elizabeth Strout, Anthony Doerr, Lily King, Lois Lowry, and Tess Gerritsen. From Night Stories, a book project and Center for Maine Contem- porary Art exhibition by artist Linden Frederick. Perspectives 12 From the Editor 14 Letters 63 L’Esprit de l’Escalier “Ta Vie dans l’Maine” A song gives shape to unarticulated heartache. By Rhea Côté Robbins 104 Flash Food&Drink 49 Hungry Eye Forget food hall stir-fry, crab Rangoon, and fortune cookies invented in San Francisco. A slew of new restaurateurs is showcasing delicious evolutions in modern Asian cuisine. By Claire Z. Cramer 59 Everyday Sommelier “The Diamond of the Kitchen” October heralds the arrival of an Italian indulgence on our shores. By Ralph Hersom 64 Dining Guide 65 Restaurant Review Little Giant creates a big stir on the West End. By Claire Z. Cramer Shelter&Design 81 House of the Month Maine meets the Mediterranean on the shores of Frenchman Bay. Welcome to “East of Eden.” By Brad Emerson 92 New England Home & Living Maine Life 17 Maine Classics 19 Concierge 20 Experience 27 Chowder 29 Portland After Dark “MidnightFeasts” Wheretograbyourlate-night biteandbeeratthewitchinghour inPortland. By Sarah Moore 35 Crystal Ball City Maine’s business landscape is volatile and surprising. Evan Livada of Livada Securities risks a gaze into his crystal ball. By Colin W. Sargent 43 End Games Intheirfinalhours,downontheir luckanddreamingofearlierdays, whateverhappenedto theprivate yachtsofBathIronWorks? By Michael L. Grace 68 Holiday Gift Guide It’s never too early to begin penning (or pencilling, because hey, because stuff can still hap- pen) your personal naughty- or-nice list. Your Guide to Falling 81 O c t o b e r 2 0 1 7 1 1