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    Welcome mid winter, not much of a first course, we all agree here at The Good Table a little more white stuff  would be nice. While it has been not so wintery we have still been inspired to cook ‘winter’. Ryan and crew have been braising and making hearty soups, kale, white beans and polenta seem appropriate this time of year with or with out the snow. We bought ourselves a grill and have been smoking organic Maine pork butts for the tastiest pulled pork sandwiches. We smoked a brisket which was sublime and will show on the Valentines Day menu as a riff on ‘pepper steak’  (we’ll smoke a fresh one of course!).

So, Valentines Day.. we will be dressing it up with an inspired menu made with pure love and passion, some favorites will be on the menu and some new additions. White linens, sparkling cocktails, candles and desserts that would make cupid blush. Per usual we will be taking reservations and would love to have you join us. Don’t linger on making those reservations as when they start going they go fast. 

Sunday suppers have been a hit and we are having a blast writing and playing with the menus. One Sunday the theme was ‘come down south', complete with fried chicken and waffles, pecan crusted trout, collards, sweet potato pie and while the meal was delicious it was the amuse that pleased us the most, baby biscuit with pulled pork, fried onion, pickle and slaw with a shooter of sweet tea. Last week we celebrated French food with the Julia’s beef bourguignon and french apple tart, yum. we will continue to play and cook for these quickly beloved nights. Upcoming themes will include ‘Pure Maine’, Morocco, Italy, Thomas Keller and The French Laundry, Mexico and of course Greek. We take reservations and encourage them. It is the only menu served from 4pm to 8pm each Sunday. Its a wonderful change of pace for the chef and the front of the house and we are hearing back from customers that they are enjoying the change too. You can find out on our specials page whats coming up for the weekend or sign up to receive weekly menus via email if you don’t already. Come join us.

The building of the bar and renovations are scheduled for the middle of March. we are having too much of a good time creating the vibe for the new space. We will most likely close for a week whilst it all comes together. Its going to be a wonderful new addition with an awesome bar menu and sweet bar snacks. 

Maine Restaurant Week is not to be missed and is the first week in March. lots of restaurants through out Maine will be participating. it is a fantastic chance to try new places either at your favorite place to dine or to try some place new or both. We will be showcasing a delicious three course menu, we will also be taking a limited amount of reservation for people participating in the Restaurant Week menu. Check out the menus and restaurants at mainerestaurantweek.com.

So thats all there is to tell.. come visit, be well, be happy and practice random acts kindness. 

places we love. people we adore.

Harbor Fish Market: on Custom House Wharf in Portland the quisisental fish store. A must see on any visit to Portland. Our favorite fish mongers, the freshest and the best product www.harborfish.com
       
Jordan’s Farm: on Wells Road in Cape Elizabeth. They provides us with the best produce all season long. Penny grows a beautiful array of goods and is a treat to work with. www.jordansfarm.com
       
Alewives Farm: on Old Ocean House Road in Cape Elizabeth brings us the sweetest lobsters, great farm goods and does a hell of a job plowing us out each winter. www.capeelizabethfarms.com/Alwivesbrookfarm.html -
     
The Cheese Iron: on route one in Scarborough. More cheese knowledge then you could imagine and great Cuban sandwiches. www.thecheeseiron.com
    
Portland Farmers Market: on Congress Street or in Deering Oaks, a bounty of beauty. The hardest working people around we are blessed to have them. The produce, plants and flowers they bring to market make our jobs a joy.
         
Norm Jordan’s Flower Stand: on rt.77 in Cape Elizabeth. The most beautiful, pick your own, honor system flower stand you could ever hope for.
       
Coffee By Design: in Portland the best coffee and their philanthropic business practices are to be admired. www.coffeebydesign.com
              
Standard Baking: on Commercial Street in Portland. They set the standard always for hard to resist baked goods.

Norm’s Uptown, Downtown or BBQ:  in Portland its where most restaurant folks go for good, always consistent eats. www.normsbarandgrill.com

Five Fifty Five Restaurant: on Congress Street in Portland is our go to for delicious cocktails and fabulous dinner. Steve and Michelle’s attention to detail makes it a true treat for a well deserved evening out www.fivefifty-five.com

Flatbread: on Commercial Street in Portland just the best “pizza” anywhere. Their commitment  to organic and sustainable product is admirable and an inspiration to us all www.flatbreadcompany.com
                  
Scarborough Beach: we can’t tell you where this one is, we may be found on a monday. It's where we go to let go. The lifeguards, the surf, the sand, the rocks, the sandpipers and the belief that Lisa actually ‘owns‘ a small piece of it makes it our favorite place all summer long.