TM M a i n e ’ s C i t y M a g a z i n e Winterguide Cover: Wild salmon with smoked yogurt and cherries at EVO Bar & Kitchen. Photo by Meaghan Maurice. from left: Cl if f Li pson/CBS ©20 17 CBS Broadcasti ng, Inc; bethany and dan photo graphy; stock 77 61 18 61 Maine Life 14 Maine Classics 17 Concierge 18 Winterguide 31 Chowder 33 Portland After Dark “Fire&Ice” During the time of year when every day is a battle with the elements, seek refuge by the fire- side of Maine’s toastiest locales. By Sarah Moore 77 We Do,With Brew Mainecouplestoasttohappily everafterwithlocalbeers. By Olivia Gunn Kotsishevskaya Personalities 37 East End Pups On the street and off the leash. Meet the four-legged residents who are the denizens, habitués, and defining furry personalities of our city. Their pet peeve? “West-End Doggies.” From Staff & Wire Reports 61 Loving Linda Lavin The Portland native takes us backstage through her glittering career, including her 2017 casting with Rob Lowe in How to Be a Latin Lover. By Steve Hrehovcik Art&Style 111 Fiction “Bottomland” By Dan Domench Perspectives 10 From the Editor 12 Letters 71 L’Esprit de l’Escalier “Ça Roule?” Tell me a tale that spans continents and generations. By Rhea Côté Robbins 112 Flash Shelter&Design 99 House of the Month This little red riding cape in Stroudwater is your doorway to Portland’s history. By Colin W. Sargent 106 New England Home & Living Food&Drink 41 Epicurious Maine What lies in store for Maine’s rest- less culinary jungle in 2018? We bring you the tastiest news, brews, and trends to get your mouth watering for the year ahead. By Sarah Moore, Madison An- drews, and Erik Neilson, 69 Everyday Sommelier “The Winter Warmer” Fortify your senses with a glass (or two) of port wine during the long nights. By Ralph Hersom 72 Dining Guide 73 Restaurant Review Taverna Khione delivers the zest of the Greek Isles to Brunswick’s dining scene. By Claire Z. Cramer W i n t e r g u i d e 2 0 1 8 9