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Local 188

Local 188

by Jillian On July 29, 2011 3 Comments

We have known for some time that Local 188 is an excellent place to drink. Every single cocktail is wonderful. It feels like your grandmother’s house, the one… Read More »

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The Cheese Iron

by Jillian On July 28, 2011 23 Comments

This is not your lunchbox’s ham and cheese. Smoky ham, taleggio, sweet chutney and basil, grilled on crusty baguette. This is the sandwich I have been wanting all… Read More »

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Signature Series: Lobster Roll

by Malcolm On July 26, 2011 29 Comments

I once read that you can tell when a recipe for a Maine lobster roll has been written by someone From Away, because it will have lots of… Read More »

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Today’s Sandwich: Fried Egg, Avocado, and Cream Cheese (Homemade)

by Malcolm On July 25, 2011 13 Comments

Remember the night you learned how much you like drinking rye Manhattans? After your fourth, you decided that you were somehow impervious to the effects of alcohol; that… Read More »

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What to Do With a 3/4 Share from Your Local CSA

by Jillian On July 22, 2011 10 Comments

The lovely Vrylena has gone away for the weekend and gifted me her share of fruits and vegetables from Laughing Stock Farm. As I have never before participated… Read More »

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New Mexico-Style Poblano Chile Barbecue Burger

by Malcolm On July 21, 2011 8 Comments

I‘ve always wondered about the New Mexico phenomenon known as the “green chile cheeseburger.” In the original version, New Mexican Hatch green chiles are fire roasted and then… Read More »

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Recommendations for a Food-Focused Three-Day-Weekend in Portland, Maine

by Malcolm On July 20, 2011 40 Comments

On our Facebook page, a reader mentioned that he and his wife were planning to spend a three-day weekend in Maine, and were interested in visiting as many… Read More »

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Atlantic Baja-Style Fish Tacos

by Jillian On July 19, 2011 16 Comments

We recently received a request from a landlocked friend somewhere in the mysterious Midwest, desperate for a good fish taco recipe. While we have certainly eaten fish tacos… Read More »