FEAST-May 2009 by Rebecca FalzanoPhotography François Gagné Inside Kennebunkport’s Bandaloop, the key to eternal life awaits Walking for the first time through the bright red doors of Bandaloop in Kennebunkport’s Dock Square, one cannot help but feel as though they … Continue reading →

FEAST-April 2009 by Rebecca FalzanoPhotography Irvin Serrano A Main Street bistro blooms within the Rockland art community Two tiny hands and a giggling “hi” emerge from thick drapery at the entrance to Lily Bistro in Rockland. Into full view comes … Continue reading →

FEAST-March 2009 by Candace KaruPhotography Irvin Serrano Two brothers bring the traditional tastes of the Mediterranean to Portland’s Emilitsa In the quiet morning hours, sun pouring through the front windows, Emilitsa slowly comes to life. In other restaurants, sunlight serves … Continue reading →

FEAST-JAN/FEB 2009 by Candace Karu Photography Irvin Serrano A Portland restaurateur redefines  the meaning of comfort food at The Front Room and The Grill Room Chef and restaurateur Harding Lee Smith is on a mission: he’s determined to give comfort … Continue reading →

FEAST – NOV/DEC 2008 by Joshua Bodwell and Candace Karu Photography Irvin Serrano   Portland’s best young chefs vie for supremacy in Deathmatch Sun warms the last Sunday in August. Labor Day has arrived early and the balmy afternoon begs … Continue reading →

FEAST – OCTOBER 2008 By Candace Karu Photography François Gagné Nuevo Latino flavors find a sophisticated home in a Bar Harbor hot spot. The unassuming exterior of Havana belies the excitement and activity that diners discover inside this innovative bistro. … Continue reading →

FEAST – SEPTEMBER 2008 By Candace Karu Photography François Gagné Sophistication, simplicity, and success find a home in Kittery’s Anneke Jans. On Valentine’s Day in 2005, retired entrepreneur Andy Livingston and his self-described soul mate and business partner, Donna Ryan, … Continue reading →

FEAST – AUGUST 2008 By Candace Karu Photography Darren Setlow A restaurant steeped in the classical tradition keeps an eye on the future. On a Monday night in early summer, the mellow sounds of jazz and murmuring voices fill the … Continue reading →

FEAST – JULY 2008 By Joshua Bodwell Photography Irvin Serrano A passion for fine dining results in a fine setting. Maine is peppered with poetically named towns—from Union and Liberty to Old Town and Oxbow. When a friend offered John … Continue reading →

FEAST – JUNE 2008 By Joshua Bodwell Photography Irvin Serran The countdown to the opening of Portland’s newest eatery. April 17, 2008 2:50pm “Oh, you’re finally open for business!” says a well-dressed lady as she steps into the high-ceilinged dining … Continue reading →