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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!

As you already know, I’m a bit of a brunch fiend. Sometimes, I think about rebranding myself as the Brunch Foodie, just because. So when there are new places to go for my Portland brunch fix, you know I’ll be there. If you’re looking for your new Portland brunch hot spot, it’s time to go […]

When it comes to Mediterranean cuisine in Portland, TIQA is probably the first name that you think of. Mediterranean is what TIQA does. But what you may not know is there will be a new chef, and a brand new menu as well. What does this mean for TIQA? Chef Gaetano Ascione is bringing in […]

Every year, I have high hopes and desires for where I’ll visit during Maine Restaurant Week. I try to treat it as an excuse to go to new restaurants, or at least expose myself to something new. This year, I’m trying to stay realistic while still indulging myself. Easier said than done, right? Check out […]

If you’re reading this, then you’re probably already thinking about what you should be doing for Valentine’s Day this year. Yes, it’s almost February, can you believe it? If you’re feeling a little bit uninspired, I’ve got just the thing for you. Check out these Valentine’s Day Bites for 2018, up ahead!

With the holiday season fully in swing, I thought it might be fun to see if I could identify the ABCs of Portland’s food scene. You probably have family and friends who are visiting, and you need some new places to take them, right? Sometimes just having a fresh way of looking at your options […]

If you couldn’t tell from the more frequent than normal posting last month, October was an incredibly busy (and tasty!) month for me. New restaurants were tried, Westbrook was explored, and Harvest on the Harbor was attended. Read on to find out more about my October Bites!

For a lot of people, October means fall, Halloween, and cooler weather. For me, it’s all about Harvest on the Harbor. I’m sure you can figure out why: over the years I’ve lived in Maine, it’s become the premiere event for foodies to come and experience why Portland is the best at being a foodie […]

Admit it…have you ever watched Chopped or another popular food show and thought you should be on it? I’ll tell you right now, I’ve definitely watched and thought I could do that. Now, you have the opportunity to do just that. Hannaford Supermarkets and Chef Mario Batali have teamed up and are hosting a contest […]

Friday marks my last official apartment day. It’s bittersweet to leave the West End, but it’s definitely time. These are my favorite things that made living here worth it.