The Maine Dish
Shepherd’s Pie at Brian Boru, Portland, ME
What does a girl do after a ten hour day spent consulting in a 10,000 sq. ft. university dining facility kitchen? She eats something containing mashed potatoes (are we starting to see a theme here with this County girl and her potatoes?). And my favorite vehicle for spud comfort is Brian Boru’s Shepherd’s Pie, $12 of post-work bliss. Straight up ground beef, carrots, onions, and rich Guinness gravy serves as a base for a raft of the most flawlessly smooth potatoes I’ve found. It’s easily enough for two people, but I’ll stab you with my fork if you come near mine.
If you wa
nt parsley, you’ll have to go somewhere else. But if you want an ice cold Harp and a screeching hot dish of awesomeness, this is your place.
57 Center Street
Portland, ME 04101
(207)780-1506
http://www.facebook.com/bboru2
// About the Author
Erin Dow
Erin Dow is a caterer who used to cook for rock stars. Now she finds herself desperately trying to persuade her three kids to just try one bite of what she made for dinner. She's the Expert Chef for Maine-based Guiding Stars® and she consults with the state's public schools on how to serve healthy whole foods that kids will actually eat. And when Erin’s not researching, preparing, serving, photographing, teaching, or writing about food, you’ll probably find her in a restaurant eating a meal cooked by someone else. So she just might be the girl you need to know if you're looking for recommendations, advice, or insight into Maine's food scene. She's also very knowledgeable about firearms, in case you were wondering if she's a real Mainer.The Best Weekend events
