Episode 15 w/ Zapoteca

Posted on February 27, 2012 by dan

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Welcome to Episode 15.  In this episode we sat down with Shannon and Tom from Zapoteca.  This is their first Maine Restaurant Week, so we went in to detail with the menu.  They have also entered one of their margaritas in to the cocktail competition that is part of The Signature Event at The Portland Harbor Hotel, taking place on February 29.

In addition to Maine Restaurant Week, we discussed Tequila, grasshoppers, developing menus and life within the restaurant.

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Episode 14 w/ The Farmer’s Table

Posted on February 17, 2012 by dan

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Welcome to the next episode in our series leading up to Maine Restaurant Week.  This time we sit down with Jeff Landry, of The Farmer’s table. In addition to their Maine Restaurant Week menu, we spent quite a bit of time discussing where he sources their food and different challenges that arise seasonally, when trying to keep everything local.

We also spent some time talking about organic, humane and sustainable farming and how that translates to their beer and wine list.  The wine list is carefully being re-done and Jeff explains the importance of not only being an organic and sustainable vineyard, but also the importance of biodynamics.

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Episode 13 w/ The White Cap Grille

Posted on February 13, 2012 by dan

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Welcome to the second episode in our series leading up to Maine Restaurant Week.  For this episode, we sat down with Michael and Adam from The White Cap Grille.  While the Maine Restaurant Week menu has yet to be completed, Michael and Adam told us all about the Valentine’s Day menu, which sounds very exciting.

In addition to discussing menus, Michael explained the history of the building and the space they currently occupy, (extra points if you remember the Oyster Club.)  We also discussed the excitement of opening a new restaurant, amidst all of this history and standing out in a city with so many great places to eat.

The White Cap Grill ‘s Valentine’s Day menu will be served Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.

Maine Restaurant Week is from March 1 to the 10th.  It begins with a kick off February 29 at the Portland Harbor Hotel.

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Episode 12 w/ Harding Lee Smith

Posted on February 3, 2012 by dan

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For this episode of the The Maine Culinary Podcast, we met up with Harding Lee Smith, to kick off a series leading in to Maine Restaurant Week.  Harding is the owner of The Front Room, The Grill Room and The Corner Room.  All three of these establishments will be participating in Maine Restaurant Week and we discussed what the menus will be for each one.

We also spent some time discussing each of the restaurants and what makes each one unique.  Additionally, we discussed what makes each one meaningful to Harding and their staff, as well as the community that each one is serving.

Maine Restaurant Week is March 1 through 10.

 

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Episode 11 w/ The Portland Food Coop

Posted on December 20, 2011 by dan

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Welcome to Episode 11.  In this episode we had an opportunity to learn about the Portland Food Co-op.  Michelle Smith, sat down with us and explained a bit about how the group came to be and how the Co-op works.  Michelle also told us all about the suppliers and vendors that make their product available to the group. Tim, working as Vendor Coordinator, also joined us to go a bit more in depth about the building the Co-op resides in and also how he got started working with the group.

This is the Portland Food Co-op’s website http://www.portlandfoodcoop.org ; this is them on Twitter @portlandcoop

Join the Co-op here http://www.portlandfoodcoop.org/join-the-portland-food-co-op/

Michelle Smith, twitter- @mainebelle

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Episode 10- Food Coma TV Season 1 Recap

Posted on December 14, 2011 by dan

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Welcome to Episode 10.  For this episode we met up with Joe and Alex of Food Coma TV to recap Season 1.   They walked us through the hurricane that has been the past 4 months.  We discussed how the show has evolved, and what kind of shenanigans the team found themselves amongst.  We also get a sneak peek of what is in store for the next season. New locations have already been decided on and Joe may have found a new sidekick.

Check out http://foodcomatv.tumblr.com/ for all of the current postings.

Also, don’t miss this limited edition poster.  Food Coma TV has partnered with Might+Main to make this poster available.  100% of profits from this poster go to their good friends at CultivatingCommunity.org

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Episode 9 w/ The Porthole & Shipyard Brewing #mebeerweek

Posted on November 15, 2011 by dan

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Welcome to Episode 9 of The Maine Culinary Podcast. For this episode we continued our travels towards Maine Beer Week.

We met at the Portlhole with Executive Chef Paul Dyer and Shipyard Brewhouse Manager Jay Silevinac. Jay went through the ins and outs of a booming beer business, while walking us through the beers that will be featured during Beer Week.

Paul Dyer highlighted the featured menu item for beer week, which is an end result of The Porthole’s partnership with Pineland Farms.  Paul also gave us a glimpse in to the excitement of re-booting an entire menu and how one particular menu item was featured on the Food Network Show Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. We wont tell you what it was if you dont already know, but he generously shared some with us and it was all we could think about for the rest of the day.

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On The Road With Food Coma TV, Bangor

Posted on November 4, 2011 by dan

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Food Coma TV took their whirlwind (cliche, I know, but you do know these guys, right?) tour to Bangor a little while back.  While they were there, checking out some incredible bars and restaurants, they also took some time to have a roundtable discussion with some of their proprietors and owners.  This is that discussion.

Included in this discussion are:

Eric Mihan, Bangor Wine and Cheese

Gene Beck, Nocturnem Draft Haus

Anne Marie Orr, Anne Marie’s Kitchen

Laura Albin, The Fiddlehead Restaurant

Emily Burnham, Bangor Daily news

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Episode 7 with Zapoteca

Posted on November 2, 2011 by dan

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Welcome to Episode 7 of the Maine Culinary Podcast.  For this episode you will find us at Zapoteca on Fore Street in the Old Port. Executive Chef/Proprietor Shannon Bard and Proprieter/Master of Tequilas Tom Bard, take Trent, Jaime and me through a table full of appetizers, while educating us on the appropriate way to handle a flight of tequila… which is not to be confused with the tequila fight that Trent was looking forward to hearing about.

Zapoteca hits all the marks. Food, drink, and atmosphere made us feel like we could sit and enjoy the establishment for hours. Shannon and Tom put a tremendous amount of thought and energy into ensuring an authentic Mexican experience, that is unlike any other in the Old Port. The menu is fantastic and they gain some serious street cred with a drink list that highlights 80 different tequilas. We all recommend the watermelon jalepeno margaritas and the stuffed peppers…you can probably pick up pretty easily in the episode when we each took our first bite.

Enjoy!

Zapoteca Restaurant, http://www.zapotecarestaurant.com/

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Episode 6 with Sonny’s/ Local 188 and The Maine Beer Company

Posted on October 28, 2011 by dan

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Welcome to Episode 6 of The Maine Culinary Podcast.  For this episode we meet up at Sonnys for our second installment of Maine Beer Week discussions.

We were joined by Jay Villani, owner of Local 188 and Sonnys, and Dan Kleban, co-owner of Maine Beer Company and defacto president of the Maine Brewers Guild. Jay gave us some great insight on the inception of Maine Beer Week.  He also lets the cat out of the bag about their newest project, Bunker Beer. We didnt find out where the name came from, but we did find out what he will be brewing. It wont be ready in time for Maine Beer Week, but certainly something to look forward to!

Rogue Attorney gone master craft brewer Dan Kleban, tells about the events they will be participating in. He explains the differences between their four beers, shares that there is a secret #5 in the works, and reveals when Peeper, Zoe, Mean Old Tom, and Lunch IPA will all be on tap for one special night.

Please keep visiting the Maine Beer Week website for even more updates!

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