Author: eatwellslivewells

I was lucky enough to attend a few ‘cocktail receptions’ recently in Perpignan, France. They always seem to come up with news ways to serve the trays of canapés.

Had a great brunch at Hot Suppa in Portland. I took the recommendation of our friendly waitress and had the house-made hash with poached eggs. We also tasted a Bagel Mainea. It was good but not sure it was worth $4. Any way, worth the short wait and I would add it to the list of places to revisit.

Fresh, organic wild blueberries from Maine. Straight up. Doesn’t get much better than this.

At J.T. Farnham’s for clams, chowder, grilled haddock sandwich, and a lobster roll. Everything was delicious but I suggest you just stick to the chowder and the clams.

Less than 45 minutes after landing at the Portland Jetport, I was at Day’s Take-Out for a delicious lobster roll. Super fresh, simple….. a perfect stop on the way to points north.

Stretch of East 14th Street Transformed Into Foodie Haven

Had a very enjoyable dinner last night at Prune with Luxury Girl. We started with a delicious salad of shaved celery with warm blue cheese toast (the cheese was like butta). I followed up with a whole grilled branzino with fennel oil and gros sel and Luxury Girl has a lamb blade chop with Greek salad. The staff was helpful and friendly and made the warm (hot really) evening, a little more tolerable. The restaurant is small and noisy but the I would certainly go back.

The roof-top beer garden Birreria at Mario Batali’s Eatly.

We took advantage of the rainy day and went down to Doyers Street to try the dim sum at Nom Wah Tea Parlor. It turned out to be a good choice. We were seated quickly in one of the red booths and besides a short wait to pick up our order, the service was excellent. We ordered:

Need to try The Beagle Avenue A @ 10th Street for some interesting cocktails and good food. Stay tuned.