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This is a must have for seafood and beautiful views this summer
Last time I reviewed Scales on Commercial St. was right after they opened. I was impressed by their food, but slightly underwhelmed by their value. Much like many of the newer restaurants in Portland, especially those in the high-rent, waterfront area, Scales was pricy, and I left with mixed feelings about the seafood purveyor. However, […]
Beer bar with crazy good burger thrives on simplicity
There are a number of bars and restaurants that seem to fly under the radar in Portland and yet still maintain a steady business. While that might seem a little contradictory, it’s not. These establishments have a loyal following that keeps them busy, but with the more causal food and drink crowd, they seem to […]
A letter to my old dog just home from surgery
Insert this pizza place with marvelous salads into your rotation
With about a dozen locations from Maine, to Canada, to Hawaii, Flatbread Company’s Portland location has the distinction of being the second. With its prime spot on the water, the restaurant serves mainly wood-fired pizza and salads while offering a full bar including an impressive beer list. They also focus on organic ingredients including natural/organic […]
Southern food superstar raises the brunch bar really high
Complex drinks and simple food highlight popular bar
Waterfront eatery makes solid seafood with an occasional twist
Chinese food that continues to impress found here
It’s not the case now, but for an extended period of time, Portland longed for a Chinese restaurant that offered something more than the typical Americanized take out specialist. Enter Empire Chinese Kitchen in 2013. The restaurant opened to lots of praise and has been going strong ever since, drawing crowds which, at times, have […]