In Portland: A Revelation on Fore St.

Right above Standard Baking Company , where we had the fantastic bread , lies Fore St .  An unassuming front door opens out into a open, lofty, yet warm room with charming leaden windows lining the back and sides.  On one side of the restaurant is an open kitchen , with seating nearby.  There is also seating along the outside of the restaurant, where they sat us, thankfully, next to...

In Portland: A Menu Based on Duck Fat

I should apologize before I begin, because what I write about Portland is no doubt going to sound like a tourist ad.  After just a few days spent there, it became one of my favorite cities.  It has a number of things on its side: proximity to the water; an industrial, scruffy charm; a relaxed, West Coast vibe; and above all, more than a couple world-class restaurants.

Hugo's , for example, i...