They just got nominated for a James Beard Award. The Godfather of great cuisine anointed the top chefs in the country last week and you can almost hear the cash registers ringing. Locally, the noninees are Patrick Connolly, of Radius, Rob Evans of Hugo’s in Portland, Maine, Michael Leviton of Lumière in West Newton, Marc Orfaly of Pigalle in Boston and Clark Frasier and Mark Gaier (pictured) of Arrows and ... Summer/Winter in Burlington. I've been to two of these establishments, Lumiere and Summer/Winter. The latter changed what we think of Burlington and hotel chain food forever. I know Marriots are stepping up their restaurants across the country, but I've never been to one as lovely as S/W. Lumiere is almost too "special." Dainty, and self-conscious. For me dining out is the whole package — food, ambiance and service. I want them all to work in harmony, as they do at Summer Winter. Now that it's almost summer a trip to this greenhouse-inspired eatery is in order. Has anyone dined at the other places?
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I went to Hugo's for a birthday dinner a couple of years ago. The food was incredible, but very avant garde, small portions and bizarre preparations. Probably not for everyone, but if you are looking for something different and exciting in Portland, ME, check it out.
Posted by Benny | April 2, 2008 1:50 PM
Posted on April 2, 2008 13:50