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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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Portland Regency Hotel and Spa – History and In The News

Jun 30

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RegencyHotelThis just in…The Portland Regency Hotel and Spa, a member of the Historic Hotels of America, will soon be featured on The Travel Channel, as they highlight the Top Six Summer Weekend Getaways in Maine. The production company will be in Portland, Maine, on Thursday, July 2nd, for filming and will run the series from July 17th through September 17th on The Travel Channel.

Great exposure for a fine hotel, however, there is a lot more to this great destination located at Twenty Milk Street, Portland, in the heart of the Old Port.

Built in 1895, the building has served many different purposes including The State of Maine Armory, a civic auditorium for concerts, home for soldiers, sailors, and marines, a public bath house, and a surplus warehouse.

Once considered one of the best armories in New England, the building over the years would play second fiddle to other newly built armories after the war, and was “de-commission” and left abandoned by the National Guard in the 1950′s. Shortly thereafter when the City of Portland took back the property, there was support to destroy the property and create a parking garage, as the property was so close to Portland’s working waterfront.

Thankfully there were many who opposed the project, like veterans who trained in the building, and The State of Maine eventually sold the property, which would serve as a warehouse owned by the State Paper Company in the mid-1980′s. In 1987, the Portland Regency Hotel opened its doors with 95 rooms, the same number today. According to public records, the property at 20 Milk St, Portland, was purchased for $100,000 on February 1, 1989, and currently is assessed for tax purposes by the City of Portland at $7.09 million.

While the hotel has been updated, the charm of the original armory is restored throughout most of the interior and exterior. For those from Portland who may not necessarily have the chance to stay overnight at the hotel, certainly drop in for a happy hour at The Armory Lounge, the hotel bar featuring lovely woodwork, a mahogany bar, and a wonderful atmosphere. Next time you’re near The Portland Regency, stop in for a drink and admire the surroundings.

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