gBritt Blog

Cake Walk

admin — Thu, 10 May 2012 17:27:30 +0000

It’s our favorite weekend of the year in Camden. It’s the Cake Walk! Happens this Saturday, May 12, from 1 to 4 PM. Here’s a Bangor Daily News article that nicely sums it up. Also here’s gBritt client, Raymond Brunyanski, of Camden Harbour Inn, on Good Day Maine telling us all about it.

The “cupping” experience

admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:45:42 +0000

Portland Press Herald’s Meredith Goad focused her Soup to Nuts column today on Coffee By Design’s process of evaluating coffee aroma, flavor, acidity and balance. It’s called a “cupping” experience. It’s an interesting article, here’s a link.

Since relocating to Portland, Maine, in ‘95 we have enjoyed Coffee By Design coffees. We started working with Mary Allen and Alan last year, they’re the owners and founders. Getting to know them and their brand has been a fantastic experience. Our respect has steadily grown for their product and the culture they’ve established. This “cupping” article sheds new light on why Coffee By Design is an independent business force here in Maine.

Cheers.

Winter and Maine Restaurant Week 2012

admin — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 01:35:12 +0000

You do not have to live here to know about Maine winters. Two words, long and cold. Maine winters are especially wintry if you own a restaurant. Customers tend to stay home. Four winters ago, in 09, gBritt decided to create a special event that would boost revenue for owners and put more money in service staff and bartender pockets. We started Maine Restaurant Week. It lit a fire under chilled-to-the-bone customers. We understand Maine’s restaurant community and its suppliers. Also we worked in restaurants and know what it is like to depend on tips for survival. Fast forward to 2012 and here we are. The fourth annual Maine Restaurant Week is right around the corner. It is scheduled for March 1-10.

This year’s Maine Restaurant Week has many familiar names and already some new ones. On both the sponsor front and in the restaurant roster. Really things are just getting rolling. We invite you to add your name to our email group, get our Tweets and Like our Facebook. Cheers to that.

Check out Maine Restaurant Week online, at mainerestaurantweek.com.

New year brings renewed commitments

admin — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:39:10 +0000

The brilliant people who surround us have immense knowledge and expertise to share. As we get started with 2012 we at gBritt want everyone to know one thing, we are listening.

Wishing everyone the very best 2012.

Chef Sam Hayward on Portland’s food evolution

admin — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:32:14 +0000

Sam Hayward is one of Portland’s most respected restaurateurs. In 2004 the James Beard Foundation hailed him as ‘Best Chef in the Northeast’ and his restaurant, Fore Street, has been acknowledged by many gourmet food publications. In this podcast Sam shares his thoughts on Portland’s culinary evolution and the importance of local suppliers.

Camden Harbour Inn Video Project

admin — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 22:33:08 +0000

Camden Harbour Inn’s video project was completed this week. A series of wonderful videos for the inn and Natalie’s restaurant are ready for camdenharbourinn.com and other online uses.

To view, click the thumbnail below or choose “play now”.

W.H. Demmons Geothermal Leadership, Saco Transportation Center, Saco, ME

admin — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:00:05 +0000

Doug Martin, President, W.H. Demmons with Rep. Chellie Pingree
Photo by Diane Hudson

Behind the Scenes, Portland Ballet Company’s 2008 Victorian Nutcracker

admin — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:06:38 +0000

Portland Ballet begins the holiday season on December 7th with the Victorian Nutcracker. Listen in as the dancers prepare for the classic performance.

The Victorian Nutcracker Performances

Short and Sweets in Lewiston: December 7, 2008 at 2 p.m. Lewiston Franco-American Heritage Center. Call 207-689-2000 for tickets.

North Conway, NH: December 13 & 14, 2008 at 2 p.m. Kennett High School. Call 1-800-838-3006 or visit www.brownpapertix.com for tickets.

Portland: December 17, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. Merrill Auditorium. Portix: 842-0800

25 Under $25: Thoughtful gift ideas from LeRoux Kitchen’s Gadget Guru

admin — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:27:17 +0000

LeRoux’s Gadget Guru, Leslie Khorsandi has gifts for every cook, baker, and household. Hear her expert overview and take a peek at these 25 fantastic and affordable gifts.

Portland Ballet 2008 Halloween Spooktacular

admin — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:26:44 +0000

Portland Ballet is gearing up for a special Halloween performance that is geared toward children of all ages. Come with us backstage during a rehearsal and hear about the production, the costumes, and meet the cast.