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Gill, MA: Gill Tavern?
My husband and I had dinner there on Friday night. We ski at Mount Snow and are always looking for restaurants on our drive to Mount Snow from Boston. I saw the link to the Gill Tavern on the People's Pint website and decided to give the Gill Tavern a try. A great decision! We arrived a little after 5 and there were only a couple of tables that were not reserved-it is very popular. We sat at the bar right next to the open kitchen-great spot to see all the dinners prepared. My husband had the cup of the butternut squash bisque-delicious with a slight curry flavor. We split the gorgonzola garlic bread-perfect not too much cheese or too much garlic. He had the burger and I had the Block Island Fish Stew. I am not a fan of mussels so they asked if I wanted more fish. Delicious and warming on a cold winter night. Seems like the steak au poivre was a popular entree as well as mussels. The cheese plate looked delicious. The woman behind the bar was friendly and informative-we asked lots of questions and she made a great vodka gimlet-real lime juice and simple syrup. Definitely put it on your list and definitely make reservations.
dinner in portland
Thanks for the suggestion. It looks great. We will be staying at the Portland Harbor Hotel. Is Grace within walking distance?
dinner in portland
My husband and I will be in Portland on Friday, December 4th and looking for a place for dinner. Not really interested in Italian. Great food, but not precious. Price is immaterial. I was leaning towards Bresca, but I am concerned about the close quarters. We like eating at the bar. Is Fore Street not an option?.\ Thanks for your help.
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Fore Street
288 Fore Street, Portland, ME 04101
Bresca
111 Middle Street, Portland, ME 04101
Unique wedding venue?
I got married at Hamilton Hall in Salem, MA, but this spot may be more traditional than you want. There is an interesting publication called Historic Places for Historic Parties that you can get at the State house library or you can order from the Secretary of State's website, below. Good luck.
http://www.sec.state.ma.us/spr/sprcat/catidx.htm
Tamales mail-ordered from Pedro's Tamales [moved from Boston board]
Thanks for the great link. I am definitely going to order some from Pedro's and try some from Taqueria La Mexicana as well. Thanks for your help.
Tamales
After living in Houston for many years, I became accustomed to the tradition of tamales at Christmas time. I know I can order them from various sources in Texas but they all ask for a large minimum order. Is there a place in the greater Boston area to buy tamales? Thank you.
Sunday brunch in Cambridge/Somerville
Looking for a place for Sunday brunch in Cambridge or Somerville. Ethnic is fine. Not interested in a large buffet restaurant. Thanks.
Damage to Kennebunkport restaurants?
I am planning a trip to Kennebunkport and Ogunquit in two weeks. I am curious about damage to area restaurants from the weekend storm. Thanks.
Hamersley's, Via Matta or Mistral
My brother is coming to town from NYC and will be taking me and my husband and a client to dinner. I am thinking about Hamersley's Bistro, Via Matta and Mistral. Thoughts?
