reviewed by Diane Hudson October 2003 The Dogfish Cafe has transformed long-neglected Merdeck's on the corner of Congress and St. John into the surprise of the season. Boasting an eclectic, affordable menu, Dogfish ≠ shark, for the less sentimental among us - is sure...

reviewed by Diane Hudson Sept 2003 Romantic Five Fifty-Five, at 555 Congress Street, is the creative collaboration of chef-owner Steve Corry and wife Michelle Corry. Both arrived in Portland armed with impressive credentials, Michelle having worked at Arrows in...

Reviewed by Colin Sargent - SummerGuide 2003 With a name like Muddy Rudder, youπd imagine this restaurant to be stuck in time  - the 1970s - perhaps a fixture for tourists on their way up Route 1 and L.L. Bean. But were we delighted when we stopped recently and...

reviewed by Diane Hudson May 2003 I love it when a restaurant experience conjures up flavors out of my past. The Afghan Restaurant in Falmouth did just that for me. In particular, the rosewater in the Norange-Palaw ($14.95) entree, savory seasoned pieces of lamb under...

BY COLIN SARGENT - REVIEWED April 2003 When we were newlyweds, my wife and I breezed through Chicago by train with barely enough time to slop at the Palmer House and order chateaubriand - to go. The chef was so taken with our profligacy that he delivered his take-out...

by Diane Hudson - Reviewed Feb/Mar 2003 Imagine a good-sized tub of artichoke dip served with crisped bread slices, and beautifully prepared &quotIrish&quot mussels, sim- mered in garlic, white wine and herbs accompanied bv homemade French-style bread. Add...