Category: Portland Hot Spots

Now that Thanksgiving is over, there’s no denying we’re in the thick of the holiday season. But what if you’re not quite in the…holiday spirit? Between the election, general political climate, and a feeling that things are getting worse instead of better all around the world, it’s understandable if you’re struggling to get into the […]

Although it seems like we’ve made it through the worst of the pandemic, the Delta variant is intent on holding us back. But more than ever, I feel like happy hour in Portland (and hey, maybe everywhere honestly) is just necessary right now. So, the question on my mind has been: where do I go […]

Well, 2020 has come and gone, and 2021 is proving to be a difficult and different kind of year as well. Crazy as it seems, Valentine’s Day is now almost upon us, and if you need some dining ideas, I have a few. Read below if you’re simply tapped out and need a hand coming […]

Okay, this hasn’t been your average summer by any means. Personally, I’ve never had to make so many reservations in the last month or two, but it’s been worth it to support some of my favorite restaurants and establishments. Now, I’m all about a good cocktail, but what I’m really loving this summer are frozen […]

There’s nothing like the feeling of comfort food. Quite literally, it’s the kind of food or a meal that feels like you’ve wrapped yourself in a cozy blanket, kicked back with fluffy slippers, and are able to just relax. Now, there are plenty of places you can find comfort food in Portland, but these are […]

I don’t know about you, but the winter doldrums have been hitting me hard lately. Like, I’m tired of sitting inside and waiting to not be cold. So I decided to do something about it and check out a few places in Portland that are doing something different and let you shake off your winter […]

Somewhere around the age of 25, hangovers got real for me. Like, I’d wake up after a night on the town and would just be ruined for the rest of the day until I had something greasy. Eventually, you figure out the best places for hangover cures so you can live through the hangover. Check […]

It has definitely been a summer for sweltering, which makes these summer 2018 hot spots even better! Check out these places if you’re looking to cool down and relax in Bon Appetit’s 2018 Restaurant City of the Year!

When it comes to food in Portland, every restaurant has a story to tell. But when you go on a Maine Food For Thought tour, the big picture comes together. I was privileged enough to experience the Land, Sea to Fork Tour last month. Each restaurant is chosen deliberately because of their dedication to Maine’s […]

I know, it feels like it’s been a while since my last review, but I assure you, I’ve been eating and drinking my way around Portland faithfully. If you’re not aware, there’s a new bar opening in Portland’s West End. Check out my first sips of Sagamore Hill Lounge!