“This is not in any way for tourists,” said Eric Holstein, Fork Food Lab co-owner. “It’s local, local, local.”

Don’t all it a comeback. Call it a reboot. David Levi, the chef/owner of Vinland, opens his second Portland restaurant in February called Trattoria Fanny. (OK it’s technically his third.) But RossoBianco, the month’s old Italian spot opened and closed faster than an oyster. “I didn’t want a fine dining restaurant,” said Levi. “I already […]

On the streets of Thailand sweet rice dishes are all the rage. On the streets of Portland, not so much. Until now.

Valentine’s Day is the Super Bowl of dining out. For restaurants, it’s bigger than Mother’s Day and Easter rolled into one — and it’s only three short weeks away. That would seem ample time to score a primo seat in a cozy nook. But not in Maine’s foodiest city. Procrastinate at your peril. As of […]