Posted on a friend's FB - hmmmm :)

Maine Magazine branding ad

Memorial Day 2012

Lily.....

Lily, my younger niece, fully outfitted with snorkel and facemask.....  to go CANOEING!  This kid...  :)

Ava's favorite "ride"

Carmen at The Danforth

Piano music has begun and the bar is all dressed up for her big night! 

So nice!

Beautiful flowers just arrived at Danforth from my wonderful friends Pat and Chris Coston - making opening night at Carmen at The Danforth all the more beautiful! 

More about Carmen at The Danforth

Just out today in New, Novel and Noteworthy - restaurant critic John Golden included CATD in his story about happenings in Maine restaurant world.  We are so fortunate.  Love this. 

Another star chef comes to Portland in the guise of Carmen at the Danforth. 
Chef Carmen Gonzalez was lured to Maine from Florida by her long-time friend, Kim Swan, the hotelier (The Danforth and the Pomegranite) and real estate honcho (Swan Sotheby’s International Realty).
The inn, a historic Georgian Revival mansion and one of the grandest in the city, has transformed its principal first floor rooms into three beautifully appointed dining rooms. Cocktails are served in the main salon before diners segue to the three beautifully furnished dining rooms.  
Gonzalez is renowned for her Latin-inspired cooking that merges an American sensibility with the bold flavors of her Puerto Rican roots.
The restaurant opens this Friday and it promises to be one of the most luxurious dining spots in town. It will serve dinner nightly and a Sunday brunch.

Nice juxtaposition

Danforth Room "Old Port" Room and Bath

Danforth - One of the new bathrooms

Casco Bay Room 

Smugglers Cove - Boothbay

I am so psyched to get to Smugglers next week and start working on being ready for a great 2012 Season.  This shot that Carol took of the magic light from the sunset is so beautiful.

Mad Men at the Danforth

Danforth Names on Doors

FB Wisdom

Just saw this on a friend's facebook page in response to why she doesn't eat meat. 

when I look at meat...I see the faces of cows, pigs...scared..to die...and I don't miss anything

New Restaurant Logo

Fodor's Review of Danforth Inn

Danforth Inn Review

New ownership and extensive redecorating have transformed a once-shabby 1823 inn with grandmotherly decor into a stunning showpiece. It stands on a block known in the early 19th century as "Social Corners" for the elaborate parties the owners hosted in what is now the downstairs lounge area. Updated with modern furnishings, the space has a glamorous, Old Hollywood feel: you almost expect a young Elizabeth Taylor to come waltzing through the double doors. The guest rooms are individually decorated with vibrant patterns and original artwork; most have working fireplaces. Room 3, with its semicircle design, bank of windows, and crystal chandelier over the bed, is exquisite.

Just saw this restaurant on FoodNetwork

MB Post in Manhattan Beach - yummmmm

 

Eat Your Vegetables...

• ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

  emmental, hazelnuts, sage

• ASPARAGUS and POACHED JIDORI EGG

  mushrooms

• GRILLED ROMAINE and RADICCHIO

  white anchovy, caesar dressing

• FEE FI FO FUM FRIES

  mbp fry sauce

• BLISTERING BLUE LAKE GREEN BEANS

  thai basil, chili sauce, crispy pork

• POMEGRANANTE COUS COUS

  lavender feta, marcona almonds, weiser farm mixed melon, mint

• MARINATED CUCUMBERS

  kalamata olives, peppadew peppers, chick peas

• ORZO and RAPINI

  patty pan squash, pepperoncini and toasted pine nuts

• HEN OF THE WOOD MUSHROOMS

  creamy polenta, crispy shallots, pedro ximenez

• WINDROSE FARM KABOCHA PUMPKIN RISOTTO

  cranberry, candied walnut, mycella blue cheese

• WHITE OAK GRILLED SHISHITO PEPPERS

  soy, lime, bonito flakes

• MARYANN CARPENTER'S ROASTED BEETS

  housemade ricotta, orange, dill, pistachio

• SPROUTING BROCCOLI

  capers, lemon, parmesan, chili flakes

• FIRST DIBBS

  sugar snap peas, vadouvan, mint, pea lendrils

Danforth Room Names. Finally all done.

10 Top Things to do in New England this Summer - See #4

Behind the scenes at Danforth Inn photo shoot

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