Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 63 Page 64 Page 65 Page 66 Page 67 Page 68 Page 69 Page 70 Page 71 Page 72 Page 73 Page 74 Page 75 Page 76 Page 77 Page 78 Page 79 Page 80 Page 81 Page 82 Page 83 Page 84 Page 85 Page 86 Page 87 Page 88 Page 89 Page 90 Page 91 Page 92 Page 93 Page 94 Page 95 Page 96 Page 97 Page 98 Page 99 Page 100Hungry Eye 38 p o r t l a n d monthly magazine also join in on the family activities, and take part in the Chinese raffle and silent auction to sup- port local businesses. mooseheadlake.org February Seasonal Update The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission has announced the ban on the Maine shrimp harvest will continue throughout 2017. 20-24 Cooking Camp for Kids Campers will learn rules for kitchen safety; how to handle a knife properly; how to chop, blanch, and shock vegetables; how to prepare a homemade stock, and much more at TIQA restaurant on Com- mercial Street. tiqa.net 28 FAT TUESDAY CAJUN COOKING CHALLENGE Join WMPG for Mardi Gras madness at the USM Woodbury Campus Cen- ter in Portland for the ra- dio station’s 22nd annual celebration of all things Cajun with live music and creative cuisine. Local restaurants compete for bragging rights in a battle of Franco-American food. The reigning champion is Bayside American Café, which promises to up the ante from 2016’s gumbo with chicken and andou- ille sausage with mini corn cakes. wmpg.org 28 MARDI GRAS Fat Tuesday gets into full swing across Maine with local events spanning the state. Have your fat- test Tuesday yet by en- joying specials and live music at Po’ Boys and Pickles on Forest Avenue Little Giant 211 Danforth Street January 2017: “Andrew and Briana Volk from the Hunt + Alpine Club have bought a building in the West End where they plan to open a restaurant and neighborhood market.” Notes from the Foodie Front Line Anestes Fotiades of the Portland Food Map (portlandfoodmap.com) is a kind of cuisine car- tographer, charting the geography of Portland’s shifting food scene in its many developments and evolutions. He shares with us his most awaited openings of the new year. “There’s a really good pipeline of interesting spots that will open between now and the start of the summer tourist season.” Here are his most interesting developments: Baharat 91 Anderson Street Coming January 2017: “The couple who launched the CN Shawarma food truck is trans- forming the busi- ness into a brick- and-mortar Middle Eastern restaurant in East Bayside.” Black Cow Location to be revealed “Gary Bowcott and chef Nick Nappi’s vision is bring back to life the classic American soda fountain.” TBA. Cong Tu Bot 59 Washington Avenue Early 2017: “Chef Vien Dubai and Jessica Sheahan are opening a Pho restaurant on Washington Ave. I’ve been waiting several years since the last Cong Tu Bot pop-up din- ner to have another bowl!” Gross Confection Bar Location to be revealed “Longtime Fore Street pastry chef Brant Dadeleares plans to open a combination dessert and cocktail bar.” TBA Izakaya Minato 54 Washington Avenue January 2017: “Newcomers Elaine Alden and chef Thomas Takashi Cooke are set to open a casual Japanese restaurant on Washington Ave. Reviews from their pop-up dinner at Bao Bao were universally positive.” Sticky Sweet 28 Monument Square January 2017: Serving up Thai sweet sticky rice with a Maine twist. Located upstairs in the Public Market House. Lio 3 Spring Street January 2017: “Chef Cara Stadler and sommelier Chris Peterman are teaming up to open a wine restaurant, where the cuisine will be designed to complement the wine list.” The Purple House 378 Walnut Hill Road, North Yarmouth January 2017: “James Beard-nominated chef Krista Kern Desjarlais is opening a wood-fired bakery and cafe in North Yar- mouth. Anyone who had the chance to eat at Bresca is anxiously anticipating opening day.” Tipo 182 Ocean Avenue Early 2017: “Chris and Paige Gould from Central Provisions are opening a Neapolitan restaurant in the Back Cove neighborhood.”