Welcome to fall in Portland, Oregon where food carts continue to pop up like mushrooms.  Unlike most major cities where the onset of fall and the rainy days spell an end to outdoor dining, it’s estimated that we have well over 400 carts in the Portland metro area and that number is growing daily with most open year round.  With so many food carts, many have taken to calling Portland by other names like: cartopia, cartland, food cart... Read More

Question:  Phyllis asks:  I understand that Maine has the best lobsters.  Is this true?  If yes, where should I go for them if I fly into Portland, Maine.  If not, where are they, and where should I go?  This is one of those extravagant trips like the commercial where the guy drives his car to Maine or somewhere just for the chowder.  I’d like to go in June unless you feel I can get better lobsters at another time of year. 
 
Answer:  Jacquelyn Thomes, supervisor at the Portland, Maine, AAA office says:  "My city is the perfect place... Read More