Today, Oriental Jade, located on Bangor Mall Boulevard, revealed the first phase of their $1 million renovation, including a new open kitchen and upgraded dining room. The new showcase kitchen, where diners can see the chefs working on their meals, enables a refreshed menu that features a number of Asian noodle dishes, sushi and sashimi. […]
Celebrity chef Andrew Zimmern, made famous as the host of the globe-trotting Travel Channel show “Bizarre Foods,” was asked this month by the website Made Man to list his favorite 11 barbecue restaurants. Zimmern’s been all over the world testing great — and sometimes not-so-great — food, so his recommendations carry some weight. And among […]
The husband-and-wife duo of Julia and Craig Dilger announced plans Thursday to buy an abandoned repair shop in the Knightville section of South Portland and convert the space into a neighborhood brew pub. The Dilgers are working with engineers on a plan to rehabilitate the 15 Ocean St. property, and will begin seeking appropriate city permits […]
Fodor’s Travel issued its list of America’s top 10 doughnut shops this month, and The Holy Donut — with two stores in Portland — made the list. Reported the go-to travel publication: “Every bakery has its secret ingredient, and for Portland’s The Holy Donut, it’s potato. Owner Leigh Kellis uses Maine potatoes in all her […]
