The Portland eatery’s diverse casual food still draws carnivores and vegans alike.
Aimsel Ponti
Staff Writer
Aimsel Ponti is a music writer and content producer for the Portland Press Herald. She has been obsessed with – and inspired by – music since she listened to Monkees records borrowed from the town library when she was 6 years old. She bought her first Rolling Stones record at a flea market when she was in 7th grade and discovered David Bowie a year later. She's a huge fan of the local music scene and covers it along with national musical happenings in her column. You'll also find her out and about absorbing live music and shopping for vinyl at local record shops and flea markets. Aimsel regularly appears on the News Center Maine TV show “207” to preview upcoming concerts.
Making Noise: Two artists coming to Portland make you want to open mind and heart
David Newman’s Kirtan chanting and Katie Herzig’s songs prove enlightening.
Making Noise: Ani DiFranco returns to Maine for a show in Orono
Family, loss of a friend, and a firestorm have intervened since the folk singer’s last visit.
From controversial to spiritual, the journey of M.I.A.
The Sri Lanka-born musician-artist makes her first visit to Maine Tuesday, appearing at Portland’s State Theatre.
Making Noise: For the love of The Other Bones and Slainte
The Other Bones excites with new work; Slainte will kick off last hurrah.
Aimee Mann and Ted Leo team up as The Both
They discover that two creative souls are better than one.
R.E.M. release and Mike Mills visit add excitement to Record Store Day
The bass player will be at Bull Moose in Scarborough as the classic band releases its ‘Unplugged’ sessions on LPs.
Making Noise: Let Mary Fahl’s songs move you, or go for Hall and Oates tunes
The singer-songwriter will be at One Longfellow Square, and the duo tribute will gather local musicians at Asylum.
Eat & Run: Thai 9 adds spice to Old Port
The restaurant’s second location brings fresh favorites from Thailand to Exchange Street.
Making Noise: Journey tribute band should help keep Maine fans believin’
An alternative to the ’70s and ’80s rock show is the ‘icier bayou’ music of Black Cat Road.