Monday, December 31, 2012

Portland, Maine - Foodie Town part 2

  
    Gilbert's Chowder House
    As part of our lobster journey, we had to try a lobster roll in Portland. We stumbled upon Gilbert's
    Chowder House in a snow storm. When we walked in, there were a few locals enjoying their
    leisurely lunch. We shared a cup clam chowder, fried clam strips, a lobster roll and a side of
    french fries. Everything was decent, but lobster roll was delicious. Perfectly buttered roll, huge
    lumps of sweet lobster meat with just a hint of seasoning.


    Chelf/owner Masa Miyaki
    Amuse Bouche – Quail Eggs
    First Course – Mackerel Sashimi
    First Course – Uni (Sea Urchin)
 
    Second Course – More sashimi
    Third Course – Sea Snail
    Fourth Course – Octopus in tomato sauce with broccoli rabe and beets
    Fifth Course – Swordfish Toro with grilled vegetables
    Sixth Course – Duck and Filet Mignon with butternut squash puree
    Seventh Course – Trio of Toro
    Dessert – Persimmon spiced cake

    Miyaki
    We had an excellent dining experience at Miyaki. We had 7-course Omakase and we were in for a
     treat. They served 3 cold and 4 warm courses. Everything was very fresh and well prepared. We
     devoured everything that were on our plates. I knew everything would taste good, but most
     surprising dish was the Mackerel Sashimi. I thought it would be fishy, but to my surprise, it was
     delicious and not fishy or briny at all. 7-course Omakase (dessert not included) is definitely worth
     it. We would probably return to this place when we're in Portland next time.

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