Our Stories

Eve’s Garden

reviewed by Diane Hudson August 2004 Luxury. That word connotes our dining experience at Eve's at the Garden, the restaurant nestled inside the Portland Harbor Hotel. Here in the beautifully landscaped courtyard, spoiled by a first-class wait staff, youπre dining al...

No Place Like Home

July/August 2004 The Wicked Witch of the West found comfort downeast. By Ian Crouch and Amy Louise Barnett   Start at Maine State Music Theatre in Brunswick. Continue north on Route 1 to Edgecomb and head south on Route 27 past Boothbay on your way to Southport...

Blue Spoon

reviewed by Diane Hudson June 2004 We had to go to the top for our restaurant find this time, all the way up beautiful Munjoy Hill in Portland. Blue Spoon, a smash hit instantly on its recent opening, is well worth the wait that you will most likely encounter. Truly...

Bandol

reviewed by Diane Hudson April 2004 Chef-owner Erik Desjarlis is really onto something with his new French restaurant, Bandol. Youπve heard the talk≠a fixed price of $60 for a five-course dinner≠but this place walks the walk. For starters, we were surprised with...

J’s Oyster

reviewed by Diane Hudson Feb/Mar 2004 J's Oyster, a popular Portland waterfront destination since its opening in 1977, has a wonderful tradition since that time: every year, for the entire month of February, Jπs hands out free oysters to all of its diners. "It's...

Saeng Thai

reviewed by Diane Hudson Dec 2003 "Saeng is Thai for sun," our energetic young server exclaims when asked how Saeng Thai restaurant, new on 267 St. John Street, got its name. If so, with its zesty flavors and upbeat tempo, it's the perfect antidote for sunlight...

 

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