Eating and drinking my way through Maine
Breaking news, Karl Deuben and Bill Leavy proprietors of the fantastic Small Axe Truck have announced that they will be purchasing the East Ender in January 2015. They are planning a remodel, but intend to reopen under the same name.
In related news, they will be selling their beloved food truck to focus their efforts on their upcoming restaurant.
I couldn’t resist commenting on the new trend to dress like a lumberjack. According to gearjunkie the metrosexual look has been replaced by dressing as a lumberjack or woodsman. I call the look Maine Native, and many of my favorite people dress this way, including a good portion of the area’s up and coming chefs. Likewise, nothing says cool in Portland like the no longer available flannel hoodie created by local favorite Katalyst Clothing.
Just another way that Maine is influencing the rest of the the world.
Tying this back to my favorite food, a shout out goes to Katie Schier Potocki the design genius behind Pocket Feast, and Michael Leonard of Down East Magazine for supporting the event, and their recent Maine Hunting issue.
In the spirit of wine appreciation and building community, Joe Appel and Rosemont Market and Bakery brought renowned wine expert Terry Theise to showcase small batch champagnes. Accompanying the fine bubbly were some very tasty small plates produced by Brad Messier. Considering that the Mayo Street Art center doesn’t have a kitchen the food was pretty darn good. Highlights for me were the black pork slider with slaw and perfect mushroom donuts with pork gravy. Happy, happy!
Even a wine novice like myself could tell that these wines were exceptional and the speaker was both entertaining and knew the most intimate details of the wine’s production. My favorite was the first champagne, the Aubry Brut Rose. It was so surprisingly dry it made me giggle. The experience really did help me develope a better appreciation for what makes champagne special. I look forward to attending future events.
What could be better than spending the evening eating game, and sharing good times and drinks with the coolest kids in town Pocket Brunch staring Chef Josh Potocki, with special guests Nathan Nadeau, Brant Dedaleares of Fore St and Thomas Pisha-Duffy of the upcoming Honey Paw! Time to get your tickets before it is too late. Hope to see you there!