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Taco Escobarr opens to rave reviews at 548 Congress Street, Portland

Sep 8

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Courtesy of PJBPhotographic.com

The folks from Nosh Kitchen Bar have delivered another awesome spin on the Portland food scene with Taco Escobarr at 548 Congress Street and their slogan (directly from the menu) “Beats Any Mexican in Portland” and I would have to agree from the overall atmosphere and surroundings to the food itself, that’s what you’re there for right?! The menu is pretty simple – tacos, burritos, or salad – with your choice of ingredients, toppings, sides, etc. At lunch I devoured the chicken burrito which was monsterous and certainly filling. Oh yes, and they do have a full bar that runs nearly the length of the interior with plenty of seating and space to check out on a Friday or Saturday night, or during lunch or happy hour any day of the week for that matter!

While in Taco Escobarr, a friend was sampling and photographing the culinary and artistic works of the establishment and provided his own thorough review of Taco Escobarr at his site PJBPhotgraphic.com. I would agree that the film posters adorning the bathroom provide the extra touch that makes the restaurant even more special. Enjoy!

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Nosh Kitchen Bar – An Inside Look with Co-Owner Matt Moran

Sep 7

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Nosh Kitchen Bar at 551 Congress Street, Portland, Maine, has been a buzz lately leading up to their appearance on the Travel Channel’s “Man vs. Food”, which will air at 9pm on Wednesday, September 8, 2010. After sampling the delicious Nosh Burger ourselves, we thought we’d provide a closer look inside and recently interviewed co-owner Matt Moran at the restaurant….

Tune in to the Travel Channel on Wednesday, September 8, 2010, at 9pm to catch the “Man vs. Food” Portland, Maine episode. Let’s see if Adam Richman of Man vs. Food was able to finish the four patty Apocalypse Now Burger. If you are unable to watch or DVR it, head on over to the Nosh Kitchen Bar yourself and you’ll be delighted with the food and atmosphere.

For more information, please visit the Nosh Kitchen Bar website and have a look at their Menu online – Nosh Kitchen Bar. If you’re a foodie, you’ll absolutely love Nosh Kitchen Bar.

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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!

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