reviewed by Diane Hudson Nov. 2004 What to do if you own the legendary The Goldenrod luncheonette in York Beach? You guessed it! You wait 100 years and then come from out of nowhere to launch the most delicious steak restaurant Maine's ever seen at the site of the...
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Haggarty’s
reviewed by Diane Hudson - Oct. 2004 Here at 849 Forest Avenue in Portland, Glaswegian Peter Haggarty dishes up the city's only "Brit-Indi" cuisine, a treasure-trove of spicy take-away delights fit for a rajah≠or Sebago-bound commuters. "Brit-Indi is the number one...
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...

