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...

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...

reviewed by Diane Hudson December 2003 Lively, spirited Ribollita, decidedly Italian, may be the perfect place to spend the darkest days of the year, especially if you take advantage of the house wines. The red is a good, clean Italian at a really decent price ($18)...

reviewed by Diane Hudson Dec. 2003 We just spent a dazzling evening at Jeffrey Leber's newly-opened Old Port Sea Grill on the Portland waterfront in the beautifully renovated W.D. Blake Building. Its the Portland incarnation of his popular Fal mouth Sea Grill at Handy...

reviewed by Diane Hudson Nov 2003 Gardiner, Maineπs, A-1 Diner sits astride a bridge spanning Cobbosseecontee Stream just above its convergence with the Kennebec River. Cars on Route 201 swish behind you as you enter the door and travel 57 years into the past. Inside,...

reviewed by Diane Hudson Nov. 2003 Fuji Restaurant, in the heart of the Old Port, has a last seating at 9:45 p.m., which makes it a perfect combination with a night out at The Movies on Exchange Street. Inspired and hungry from our film, we started with an appetizer...