Food at Five Fifty-Five

Who doesn't love delicious dinners in the Migis dining room with Chef John's satisfying menu and Dennis's amazing deserts. The food, along with the great views of the sun setting over Sebago Lake, make it a memorable dining experience. But those of us working at Migis like to try new places as well. Much to my surprise on a recent flight on Continental Airlines, I was reading their in-flight magazine (Continental, May 2008) and was so pleased to see one of my favorite Portland eateries get a two page spread! Congratulations to Chef Steve Corry and his wife Michelle for this great profile and review. According to the article, "Steven Corry is one of the most acclaimed chefs in Portland, Maine. And the praise heaped upon him recently (including a nod from Food & Wine magazine as one of the top new chefs of 2007) suggests he may be on his way to becoming one of the premier chefs in the United States. But neither Corry nor Five Fifty-Five (555 Congress Street; fivefifty-five.com), the restaurant he co-owns with his wife, aims to be fancy. 'It's comfort food with bells and whistles', Corry says. 'There's definitely a foundation in things that I remember eating growing up - yes, they're dishes you remember - but the way we do them, they taste nothing like you remember.' After you try them though, you won't soon forget!" Check out the whole article at www.continental.com/magazine (it's under the go eat tab). They also give a shout to to other Portland favorites - Fore Street, Becky's Diner, Back Bay Grill, Bruno's, Duckfat, Bibo's Mad Apple Cafe, Great Lost Bear, Roma Cafe, and Walter's Cafe. If you are in Portland I encourage you to try some of our city's unique eateries!