Nancy Mattoon has just posted a wonderful article over at Booktryst on the history and loss of the Maine Sardine industry. As some may know, the last sardine plant closed here in Maine this summer…a sad end to an industry in the state that once counted more than 400 plants. It is a great read …
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A wonderful dinner with bookish company at Shepherd’s Pie (Rockport, ME)
We are just back from a wonderful dinner at Brian Hill’s wonderful new restaurant, Shepherd’s Pie [no site yet]. Brian is responsible for one of the other *must eat* sites in Midcoast Maine, Francine Bistro. We were a table of six (all librarians, collectors, and/or combinations thereof). Brian was on the line…a treat as we’ve …
Quick introductions of the first crop of bloggers…
I thought it would be useful/interesting to post a quick introduction of the initial crop of bloggers here. We hope to be add others in weeks/months to come. The only requirement (and/or common thread) is that those involved must love books and food…and be will to write about either or both (preferably well…or at least …
Breakfast of Champions, Philly Style
Mark Dimunation suggested a breakfast cheesesteak last night. It seemed like a good idea at the time. We picked him up at 7am and were sitting before our breakfasts by 7:23. Hot peppers on the first half to help wake up…orange juice makes it healthy-peach orange makes it gourmet. John’s Roast Pork is not to …
The Best Cheesesteak in Philly, Librarians, & Michael Symon
Mark Dimunation, Cristina Favretto, Aidan, and I ducked out from RBMS for what Jesse Rossa promised was “the best cheesesteak in Philly, and therefore the world.” As we entered John’s Roast Pork there was a sign on the door saying that Food Network was filming for a new show. It turned out that Michael Symon …
Welcome to the table.
I am very pleased to announce the creation of a new food and book blog…a special place for those who share the gastro-biblio affliction. The idea jelled at a lunch durning RBMS with Mark Dimunation, Cristina Favretto at John’s Roast Pork in Philly (“the best cheesesteak in Philly, and therefor the world” Jesse Rossa, 2010). …