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Front Room battle goes to court

Food Fight
Next time you're at the Front Room, order that Old Fashioned with extra bitters. There's enough to go around.
By DEIRDRE FULTON | January 13, 2010

Gustation junction

Flavors mingle at The Corner Room
Since all three of Harding Lee Smith's restaurants are on corners, one wonders why he chose to name his newest one The Corner Room.
By BRIAN DUFF | September 30, 2009

Every Friday there's an art walk

Portland’s creativity is on display any time you care to look
This Friday, as the first Friday of every month, Portland art-lovers will wander the streets, checking out the latest and greatest our galleries, museums, and shops have to offer. Nearby communities have their own versions, too.
By ANNA PEROCCHI | August 05, 2009

Stimulants galore

Arabica offers a bright spot for a dark year
The next 12 months will offer obsession with stimulus and stimulation.
By BRIAN DUFF | December 31, 2008

Mix and match

Menu anxiety pays off at the Grill Room
Harvard psychologist Dan Gilbert recently demonstrated that having many options to choose from makes us less happy.
By BRIAN DUFF | August 05, 2008

Front Room (Portland Dining) list photo 1/20/06

Parlor talk

Coziness and comfort at the Front Room in Portland
The first week of December marked the opening of a new hot spot to eat in the East End of Portland. The Front Room, located on Congress Street across from the St. Lawrence Church, has been booming with business for its first month or so.
By WILSON ROTHSCHILD | January 18, 2006