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Man vs. Food features Portland, Maine tomorrow at 9pm

Sep 7

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(Courtesy of Elyse Heslin, on behalf of The Travel Channel)

About the Show
Adam Richman, a food fanatic with a serious appetite, travels around the country taking on the most legendary food challenges. Adam has held every job in the food business and is now on a journey to explore the best eats our country has to offer. Whether it’s a fourteen pound mountain pie, or an eight-patty burger, Adam is ready for the challenge.

Portland Episode – Wednesday September 8th at 9:00 E/P
Adam’s tasty tour takes him to Maine this week to the land of lighthouses and lobsters. At his first stop, Adam visits the Lobster Shack Restaurant. Home to the world’s best lobster, the Lobster Shack sells over 150 fresh lobsters a day. On a New England style bun, topped with mayonnaise and a pickle, do you think Adam got the true lobster-eating experience in Maine?

Next, Adam goes to the Nosh Kitchen Bar to try the Apocalypse Now Burger. Here, Adam is welcomed by “bacon dusted” fries before learning how this legendary burger is constructed. Each of the four patties that make up this burger consist of beef brisket, beef shortrib, pork belly, and bacon ends. Atop each patty is cheese and foie gras–this burger is literally bursting with flavor!

Finally Adam spends time at a restaurant that is described as a ”hodgepodge of food collected from around the nation”. At Tradewinds Cafe, the Manimal Challenge is the “Maine” event! Weighing in at over 5 pounds, this challenge consists of eight hamburger patties, two coleslaw topped hot dogs, a side of fries, a soda, and milkshake– but this isn’t just any milkshake as it’s made with an entire plate of coffee cake and is the thickest milkshake in Maine! With only 20 minutes to finish this array of food, will Adam unleash the beast and take home a “Manimal” t-shirt?

Stay tuned…we’ll bring you a sneak peek of Nosh Kitchen Bar and our interview today with owner Matt Moran in a post later today. We can’t wait, the interview went amazing!

In the meantime, check out this sneak peek Man vs. Food video of Adam learning the proper way to eat a lobster in Maine!

Rating: 1.0/5 (1 vote cast)

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Portland Trails – 10K Trail to Ale Race/Walk – September 19

Sep 5

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Portland Trails is back again this year with their 11th Annual 10K Trail to Ale Race/Walk on Sunday, September 19, with a scenic 6.2 mile off-road race starting on Fore Street near The Portland Company with a loop around Back Cove to a finish along the East End Beach.

The race has become very popular with an estimated 1,500 participants likely to toe the starting line, drawing from the sponsorship by New England Runner magazine and their feature of the race in the New England Pub Series. One reason, everyone participating in the race is welcomed to a post-race party sponsored by Shipyard Brewing Company providing complimentary beverages, Whole Foods Market providing healthy treats, and Portland Pie Company delivering the free pizza. Who wouldn’t want to grab a slice of pizza, a beer, and listen to some music after a 10k race?

The 10k race begins at 9 am on Fore Street near the beginning of the Eastern Promenade Trail and finishes at the East End Beach after a nice trip around Back Cove. The post-race party will be held at The Portland Company from 9:30am-11:30 am. There’s your motivation right there….finish earlier and have more pizza and beer! Wait there’s more…Awards and raffle prizes will be announced at 10:30am.

For more information or to register for Portland Trails 10K Trail to Ale Race / Walk – visit Trails.org. Enjoy the race and good luck!

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Shipyard Pumpkinhead Official Release Party

Aug 23

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Courtesy of thefullpint.com

Shipyard Pumpkinhead will officially be released on Thursday night August 26 from 5-8pm at The Stockhouse where you can enjoy free food, prizes, and giveaways, and the weather looks promising that the outdoor patio will be packed for a great entertaining night. We would imagine The Stockhouse may also continue their 25 cent Wing Night and Bike Night this Thursday, though you may want to call ahead to the restaurant to confirm.

Stockhouse Restaurant, 506 Main Street, Westbrook, Maine (207) 854-5600.

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Travel Channel’s Man vs. Food films in Portland, airing in September

Aug 23

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In early July, Adam Richman, host of the Travel Channel’s “Man vs. Food” visited a few area restaurants where they filmed segments for a show believed to air in early/mid-September. While in Portland, the show visited Nosh Kitchen Bar at 551 Congress Street to see how Richman could handle the “Apocalypse Now”, noted on the Nosh Kitchen Bar Menu, as a burger containing seared pork belly, american cheese, cured bacon, foie gras, house mayo, and macerated orange and cherries for $20. Another visit was paid to the Tradewinds Cafe off Route 1 in Arundel (1697 Portland Road).

At Tradewinds Cafe, Richman took the famous Manimal Challenge – consume two loaded kraut or slaw dogs, an eight patty cheeseburger, a small order of fries, a can Moxie, and a one pound milkshake in less than 20 minutes.

According to EatsFeats.com, Matt Stonie owns the record of the Manimal Challenge having completed the feat in 5 minutes, while only 3 others have accomplished the feat. We’re not sure whether Adam Richman was one of the other 3 and no one is talking, so I guess we’ll have to wait until the show airs to see. More details on the airing of the show to follow as soon as we hear.

While in town, Richman gave a shout out to the Portland Harbor Hotel via his Twitter account.

For more information on the restaurants, visit them on the web at Tradewinds Cafe Facebook and Nosh Kitchen Bar.com

Rating: 4.5/5 (2 votes cast)

Tags: Adam Richman, Apocalypse Now, Man vs. Food, Manimal Challenge, Matt Stonie, Nosh Kitchen Bar, Nosh Portland, Tradewinds Cafe

Pat’s Pizza New Home in Portland’s Old Port

Aug 17

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Pat’s Pizza, an icon for years in Orono, has thankfully arrived in Portland’s Old Port at 30 Market Street. Owner Chris Tyll, has done a wonderful job capturing the well-known Pat’s taste and wide variety of menu options beyond pizzas, burgers, and sandwiches.

Pat’s Pizza Old Port offers signature pizzas much like the new trend we have come to enjoy from the likes of their competition, Portland Pie Co. and Siano’s Pizzeria, though the mainstay offerings like pepperoni, meat lovers, and taco pizza are available as well at affordable prices. A fourteen inch one topping pizza is $10.20, and $3.20 will get you a delicious hamburger. Oh, and did I mention Pat’s makes their dough fresh daily, you can request whole wheat or low carb dough, and they even offer a gluten free option.

Having grown up in Orono, I can appreciate the Old Port locations’ authentic delivery of a taste I vividly remember and the wonderful pizza oven smell I was reminded of during a recent visit back to Mill Street in Orono, site of the original Pat’s Pizza. The Old Port location is wonderful; slightly off the beaten path of Fore Street, features a well done dark wood interior and full length bar separate from the dining room area, and offers a great family dining experience, along with a great place to catch up casually after work for a cold relaxing beverage.

Grabbing the take out menu upon my departure for the evening, I read on the back cover that the restaurant is “disable veteran-owned and operated”, and of course is a local family owned business. We also noted that they have a number of LCD televisions to catch all the sporting events and a banquet room with a projector for meetings or events in town.

For more information on Pat’s Pizza Old Port, please visit their website – PatsPizzaOldPort.com

Rating: 2.5/5 (2 votes cast)

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South Portland’s 31st Annual Art in the Park Show & Sale Today

Aug 14

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South Portland’s 31st Annual Art in the Park Show & Sale is Saturday, August 14 (rain date Sunday, August 15). The show, which features original art and photography by 185 artists, opens at 9:00 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m. Admission is free.

Kids can make their own artistic creations in the Kids in the Park area between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Kids can also get their faces painted and learn how to make Chinese folded paper lotus flowers. Julie & Brownie will entertain with three fun musical shows at approximately 10:30, 12:30 and 1:30. All Kids in the Park activities are free.

The Food Court, located in the Broadway/Ocean Street corner of the park next to Kids in the Park, features a variety of food from hot dogs and ice cream to international cuisine. The Food Court is open between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Also in the Food Court area, wellness activities including chair massage, reflexology and acupuncture will be available.

In the afternoon, local musician Peter Albert will play uptempo guitar in the gazebo.

Prize winners will be announced at noon by Mayor Coward. Prizes range from Best in Show ($800) to Merit Awards ($150 each) and include Best Photo in Show ($500). Six $30 student prizes are also awarded to South Portland High School students whose art is exhibited in the Student Art Tent.

The Judges’ Tent, with one submission by each artist in the show, is open to the public between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. The Student Art Tent, featuring art by students in South Portland schools, is open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

For more information, contact Mary Perry at 767-7656 or mperry@southportland.org, or visit the Art in the Park website.

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Back Cove Block Party Sunday on Baxter Boulevard

Aug 7

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Portland’s Back Cove and the Back Cove Neighborhood Association (BCNA) play host to the Back Cove Block Party tomorrow, Sunday, August 8, from 12pm to 3pm, as Baxter Boulevard will be the scene for fun and enjoying the company of your Portland neighbors. The event is open to everyone, including families and individuals living in and around Portland.

Note, Baxter Boulevard will be closed during the event from Vannah Avenue to Payson Park, so that neighbors can walk, bike, roller blade, skateboard, or what have you along the Boulevard. While there will be free refreshments provided by the BCNA, visitors are encouraged to bring their own food to enjoy as well as share with their neighbors should they wish. The weather should be great, so head on out tomorrow and enjoy Portland’s Back Cove.

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Tags: Back Cove, Back Cove Block Party, Back Cove Portland, Baxter Boulevard, Boulevard Portland

8th Annual Festival of Nations – Deering Oaks Park

Jul 25

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On Saturday, July 31, from 2pm to 9pm in Deering Oaks Park, come celebrate and experience the world at the 8th Annual Festival of Nations, through music, dance, and other art performances. The annual event showcases many different cultures that have come to share our great city, Portland, Maine, and allow us to better appreciate their culture. The Festival of Nations will celebrate over 60 ethnic and diverse vendors from around the world, including African American, Armenian, Bosnian, Cambodian, Caribbean, Congolese, French, Finnish, Greek,Hispanic Nations, Irish, East Indian, Italian, Native American, Nigerian, Polish, Romanian, Somalia, Sudanese, Thai, Ugandan and Vietnamese.

The event is free and open to all ages. A wonderful event for the family to enjoy. For more information, please visit Festival of Nations website. Enjoy!

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76th Annual Casco Days – July 29-31

Jul 24

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When the last weekend in July rolls around, you know it’s time more some more excitement in the Lakes Region along Route 121. Beginning Thursday, July 29 through Saturday, July 31, the 76th Annual Casco Days will bring tons of visitors to the area to enjoy three days of food, fun, and excitement. There is something for everyone at Casco Days including a parade, fireworks, a road race, a midway with plenty of rides for the kids and kids at heart, and of course tons of food. Or you could relax and enjoy some bluegrass with the Jerks of Grass playing Friday night.

The folks in Casco promise they’ll work on the great weather as well. The event is free and open to the public. For more information check out CascoDays.org.

Rating: 5.0/5 (1 vote cast)

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Irish American Club of Maine Picnic – Sunday at SMCC

Jul 24

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Join the Irish American Club of Maine on Sunday afternoon, July 25, as they celebrate in true Irish style with their Irish American Club of Maine Picnic on the SMCC campus overlooking Willard Beach in South Portland.

Come enjoy great food, traditional Irish music, Irish set dancers, and even some Hurling for you sports enthusiasts. There will also be a raffle to support the Irish American Club. With any luck, the weather will be great and you’ll enjoy another wonderful day outside with some great people!

For more information visit IrishOfMaine.org.

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Tags: hurling, Irish American Club of Maine, Irish Music, SMCC campus, Willard Beach