The Golden Dish Blog Archive July, 2012
Dining Well Far Out to Sea
Submitted by John Golden on Thu, 07/26/2012 - 2:16pm.
In the surging gastronomy of food-centric Maine, who would have thought that an island 12 miles out to sea would join the ranks of the culinary elite? But such a food escapade awaits the weary traveler at North Haven Island’s inimitable Nebo Lodge. Here dining on the island’s bountiful harvest is the stuff of memorable meals based on a righteous pedigree of provisions grown, raised and yielding freshness and purity that’s flawless.
Aloft in the Hallowed Halls of Camden Dining
Submitted by John Golden on Thu, 07/19/2012 - 4:27pm.
As soon as I walked into Natalie’s, so smartly nestled in the posh confines of the very European style Camden Harbour Inn, I knew this is where I’d have dinner during a recent overnight stay in Camden. Until then I was conflicted about where to go.
Emilitsa: An Indulgence Revisited
Submitted by John Golden on Thu, 07/12/2012 - 3:31am.
Over the years I have gone to Emilitsa—Portland’s only worthwhile Greek restaurant —and have been impressed by the creative cuisine served in its refurbished store front dining room. As such it’s remained a rare beacon along this sparsely gentrified stretch of Congress Street where the have and have not’s co-mingle in detached tolerance.
Eventide: A Dining Event Beyond Compare
Submitted by John Golden on Tue, 07/03/2012 - 2:53pm.
After the usual buzz, Portland’s dining swells can finally thrill seek at the Eventide Oyster Co.--the new venture headed by the enterprising owners of the award-winning Hugo’s.
Eventide bears no resemblance to Portland’s other so named emporium, J’s Oyster, located on a skinny stretch of Portland Harbor, where gawki
