Northern New England

by Bob W 2 months ago

Maine trip Sept 20-26, 2020 Just got back from my only Maine visit this year. Did more at-home eating than usual so the list is sort of random and not as long as usual. Here are a few words on e...

by Joanie 2 months ago

I hate how dead these boards are now and since I just had some fun stops in Maine, figured I'd write them up quickly. First on Fri. was lunch at Day's in Yarmouth eating at a picnic table out back....

by mollymac 10 years ago

For those that remember Carbur's in Burlington, VT... That menu was so hilarious, so enormous, and was the building block of so many fabulous memories. Anybody know if those menus are still floatin...

Where can I find Chinese sesame candy It was served at Chinese restaurants after dinner Candy is soft and sweet of a dark color like molasses without nuts Small squares sprinkled with sesame see...

Now is a good time to buy lobsters. I have noticed sale prices at local markets starting at $6.99 lb. for pound and a quarter; a bit more for larger sizes. Even frozen lobster tails have been on sa...

Prepping for our return to Maine late in May. We stay in Kennebunkport and travel out from there. What new and interesting culinary news can you share with us? Our travel map ranges from mid-Coast ...

Here in the Northeast, we're getting very close to having some local tomatoes from our farmsteads. I'm so anxious to finally have tomatoes that have flavor. Most of the stuff available in super...

We missed a final visit to Sunshine Oriental when they closed sooner than announced. We miss the food and friendly owners. If you were a fan of Sunshine Oriental, where are you getting Chinese ta...

I am searching for a source of Nabisco's Crown Pilot Crackers in Philly or NY (Westchester). If someone in Maine or New England has any ideas I would appreciate it. Or....I would be happy to pay ...

looking for suggestions for a good spot for two old friends to catch up over lunch in downtown Portland? TIA!

Anybody have any information on our talented chef?

Saw a Facebook Page "Beach Pizza" over 3000 fans. There are two famous places: Christy's & Tripoli Bakery both from MA/NH border. As far as I can tell they have very sweet tomato sauce, provolone c...

DH and I had a very nice lunch at the Cafe Nostimo today. Its not downtown Portsmouth but off Islington Road by the YMCA. You order at the counter, get a number for the table and the staff brings y...

Any sightings?

My gustatory memory keeps reeling back every winter to the late 70's-early '80's when a wonderful little restaurant called "The Starving Chef" existed in downtown Exeter, NH. Of the many good dish...