Monthly Archives: October 2014

Raise a glass to Prohibition's influence

Posted on October 25, 2014 by Kate

Originally published in the Portland Phoenix on October 11, 2014 Watching the weekend revelry unfold on Wharf Street in the Old Port, it’s hard to envision the time when drinking in Portland was illegal and covert. But that was indeed … Continue reading →

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Raise a glass to Prohibition’s influence

Posted on October 25, 2014 by Kate

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First Look at Bao Bao Dumpling House

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Kate

Yet another much-anticipated restaurant opened last night: Bao Bao Dumpling House at 133 Spring Street in Portland’s West End. The small dumpling shop is the Portland outpost of Brunswick chef Cara Stadler of Tao Yuan. I went over early in the … Continue reading →

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First Look at Bao Bao Dumpling House

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Kate

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Portland Birthday Eats & Party Spots

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Kate

I enjoyed such a fantastic birthday last Friday, thanks to my Portland family. They must know I like a good party (it’s that obvious!?) and so they pulled out all the stops. Just for regular ole 32 too – not … Continue reading →

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Portland Birthday Eats & Party Spots

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Kate

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First Look at Brahmall

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Kate

Rejoice! The Bramhall Pub has opened again! Under new owners/management and with a new name (just ‘Bramhall’ now), but still with the same subterranean, dare I say, dungeon-esque feel. It’s so exciting to see the space again – it’s been … Continue reading →

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First Look at Brahmall

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Kate

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Bonfire Country Bar, Wharf St., Portland

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Kate

I was excited to have happy hour at the new Bonfire Country Bar on Wharf Street in Portland. My country-lovin’ friend LBK wanted to go, and I was intrigued by their self-service beer wall after reading about it on Eater. After a courage-fortifying … Continue reading →