cocktails
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PublishedFebruary 12, 2023
Food-forward cocktails are in fashion for upscale bar programs
Echoing a national trend, savvy area bartenders are working savory foods into cocktails in ever-more surprising ways. 'If the drinks don't talk to the food and the food doesn't talk to the drinks, there's no cohesion," says a restaurant GP.
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2023
Bar Guide: A new lease on life for Andy’s Old Port Pub in Portland
The new owners, John and Tanya Lowell, offer soccer, live music and friendly service.
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PublishedJune 19, 2022
Dine Out Maine: Four-star Magnus on Water broadens its vision – and diners win
But food and drinks this good come with a price.
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PublishedMay 8, 2022
Make it a double: Siblings share close ties and a passion for bartending
Sylvi and Rob Roy have worked at bars all over the city and are known as consummate cocktail makers.
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PublishedOctober 31, 2021
Harvest on the Harbor returns and reboots as hybrid festival
After a year off because of COVID-19, a smaller version of Portland's signature food and wine festival is back Nov. 3-6.
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PublishedOctober 25, 2021
Bar Guide: On Halloween, spirits of one sort meet spirits of another
Plenty of local spots are offering their creative takes on Zombies and other ghoulishly appropriate cocktails.
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PublishedSeptember 26, 2021
Too many apples? A nice problem to have. Still …
... if you're worried that all those apples you picked will go bad long before you can finish them, we're here to help.
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PublishedJuly 21, 2021
The Wrap: Cocktails cruise into Casco Bay, and Japanese options to expand
More beer, sushi, ramen, local plates, and pancakes for Portland. (If only anyone could find any staff.)
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PublishedJune 30, 2021
The Wrap: Crispy Gai and Strata open in larger spaces
Learn about Persian cuisine, toast a bartender.
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PublishedJune 20, 2021
Why verjus has become the darling of nonalcoholic-drink makers
Whether or not you're avoiding alcohol, a verjus spritz is refreshing and delightful to drink.