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A Sweet Treat: Foley’s Cakes

October 10, 2014

If you pay any attention to this blog, or you know me personally, you have to know that one of my favorite phrases is that dessert is the best meal of the day. And there’s really no better bakery that fulfills this to me than Foley’s Cakes in Monument Square. I can always get my […]

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Your Favorite Hump Day Pick Me Up

August 27, 2014

It’s a Wednesday morning. You walk to work, get out of your car and think how much you dread going into the office today. The week is halfway over, and all you wanted to do when you got up was hit the snooze button and go back to bed. But then you remember. The Farmer’s […]

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Why I Love Slab: Best Opening This Summer

August 11, 2014

If you love Portland, then you know that new restaurants are part of this city’s amazing charm. And if you’ve been to Portland recently, then you’ll also know about Slab. What’s there to know? My personal opinion is this is definitely one of my new favorite restaurants in the area. Here’s why!    

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Graze: The Epitome Of Farm To Table In Maine

July 21, 2014

What do you get when you combine history, live music, and amazing fresh food from Maine’s farms? You get Graze at Pineland Farms.

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Butcher Burger: For The Meat Lover In Your Life

July 15, 2014

OOB (Old Orchard Beach) is known for a great beach, the pier, and…burgers? The last one you’ll definitely find and then some at Butcher Burger. Looking for a half pound of poutine? How about a tender and flavorful Surf n Turf burger that’s bursting with lobster, and in avocado sauce? You need look no further, […]

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10 Places To Cool Off In Portland

July 2, 2014

It’s A Summer For Sweltering Here in Portland, we know it’s hot. But the better question is, what are you going to do about it? My best tip: find some great places to cool off! Behold, the top ten places to cool off in this swelter of a summer! This is how you cool off in […]

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Have You Ever Tried A Duck Burger?

May 2, 2014

It’s a weird way to start, I know. But have you ever had a duck burger? I’m not talking about a burger topped with duck, fried in duck fat, or in honor of the Mighty Ducks. Though that last one would be pretty cool! No, I’m talking about a burger patty made exclusively out of […]

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Top 5 Places in Portland for Valentine’s Day

February 6, 2014

1. Street and Company If your idea of fine dining includes lobster, shellfish, and always fresh seafood, Street and Company may be your choice for Valentine’s Day. This has always been a favorite restaurant of mine in Portland, and I will recommend it, again and again. Looking for a perfect dish for two? Try the […]

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Pai Men Miyake

November 21, 2013

This weekend I decided to give Pai Men Miyake a second chance for lunch. Considering the backlash over my review, it seemed like maybe I hadn’t given Pai Men a chance. So I went back, this time for lunch with my friend. Happy to report I left feeling full this time, and the pork buns […]

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Boda

July 23, 2013

Though I love Thai food, it’s taken me a few months to visit the Thai place just 3 blocks away from my apartment. I had 3 different people recommend Boda to me, and now I can tell you why! It is great, and has some awesome late night food offerings, perfect for the college student […]

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