All posts by Seth Koenig
Portland market and bakery to expand to Cape Elizabeth
Andrew Zimmern says ‘food geeks and barbecue freaks’ should seek out this Maine joint
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 […]
South Portland repair shop could have future as neighborhood pub
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 […]
Portland hotspot named one of America’s best 10 doughnut shops
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 […]
Maine gourmet whoopie pies need votes in ‘Munch Madness’ tournament
The state of Maine takes a lot of pride in its whoopie pies, which in 2011 were famously declared the official state treat. That same year, Gardiner-based Wicked Whoopies broke a world record by making a 1,062-pound whoopie pie in South Portland. Well, now, our beloved sweet needs Mainers to defend its honor — and our […]