“denial.”
1.5 lb fresh boiled lobster.
Photography is a great way to live in denial. As someone who used to go months “forgetting” that I owned a camera, it is ironic that I now keep such a photographic record of my life experiences. I would say I manage to capture fifty percent of my life with that [...]
“a repeat visit.”
plank roasted wild salmon with fresh herbs; corn custard; “mom’s sauce.”
You know a restaurant is good if my family goes to it twice. On our final night of vacation, the four of us had two goals: eat a relaxed meal together and end with ice cream cones.
We decided to [...]
“still worth it.”
olive oil poached tuna with chili flakes; chicken liver paté with grappa soaked raisins; heirloom tomato bruschetta; sweet and sour peppers atop grilled bread; skewers of tomato gelee and watermelon with local honey.
Not every meal can be spectacular. While last summer, Five-O blew my family away with its creativity and quality, this season’s new chef dropped [...]
“breakfast for a diner lunch.”
almond-encrusted french toast; blueberry pancake; scrambled eggs with spinach, tomato, and mushrooms.
What do you do when you can’t decide between the best pancakes in the universe, almond French toast that you’ve never seen on any other menu, and a desire to always have vegetables in your life? When in doubt: order [...]
On Monday night, the family drove a bit further than usual in order to reach a new [to us] dining destination: Kennbunkport’s White Barn Inn.
Escaping the threatening clouds and high humidity, we settled into our table and didn’t even open our menus for twenty minutes. Actually, when our appetizers arrived, we noticed the table next [...]