Dine Out Maine: Sweet (sometimes too much so), whimsical New England-y small plates at Moxy in Portsmouth

Restaurant reviews

Published
March 18, 2018

Dine Out Maine: Sweet (sometimes too much so), whimsical New England-y small plates at Moxy in Portsmouth

The restaurant is run by chef Matt Louis, a multi-James Beard award nominee.
Published
March 11, 2018

Dine Out Maine: Former White Barn Inn chef Jonathan Cartwright opens an eclectric bistro

The well-lit building was previously the home of The Wayfarer in Kennebunkport’s Cape Porpoise village.
Published
March 4, 2018

Dine Out Maine: Some dishes sing with Indian flavors, others stumble at Taj

The aloo gobi, batura and idli are great; the lamb saag, kheer and, sometimes, the service, not so much.
Published
February 25, 2018

Dine Out Maine: Enjoy homey, Italian-American classics at Lena’s in Portland Pottery Café

The lasagna and meatball Parmesan are standouts, the dishware is to die for, and the portions are huge.
Published
February 18, 2018

Dine Out Maine: Embrace the cozy West End vibe of Bolster, Snow & Co.

You’ll likely get a tableside hello from the restaurant’s very chatty – and very talented – chef. Stay a while – and don’t skip dessert!
Published
February 11, 2018

Dine Out Maine: At Rose Foods, food worth writing home about

Go to this modern Jewish deli for the latkes. Stay for the house-made bagel with chopped liver.
Published
February 4, 2018

Dine Out Maine: A shifting menu of comforting dishes mostly shines at Sammy’s Deluxe in Rockland

This is unfussy food done with care.
Published
January 14, 2018

Dine Out Maine: French cuisine meets Maine seafood shack at Pearl Kennebunk Beach

Scoring a table ain’t gonna be easy when the tourists arrive, so take advantage of the off-season now.
Published
January 7, 2018

Dine Out Maine: Esidore’s Bistro @ Night features harmonious cross-cultural cooking

The chef borrows culinary ideas freely from Mexico, Vietnam, India and elsewhere.
Published
January 3, 2018

Restaurant critic Andrew Ross reviews 2017’s best Maine dining

Best new restaurant. Best brunch dish. Best cocktail. Best bargain. We tracked down the winners to save you the trouble.