Tag Archives: gourmet

Yet Another Hidden Gem

Posted on June 20, 2013 by mainecrimewriters

James Hayman: I’d never call myself a gourmet. In fact, I dislike the term gourmet altogether. To me it sounds pompous and self-satisfied. It also brings to mind (my mind at least) an unhealthy interest in self-pleasuring (No, not that … Continue reading →

Posted in Jim's Posts | Tagged crime writing, Darkness First, foodie, gourmet, James Hayman, maine mysteries, mystery writers, Outliers, Portland, Restaurants, The Chill of Night, The Cutting | 2 Comments

A Perfect Roast Chicken

Posted on December 1, 2012 by mainecrimewriters

James Hayman: The other night my wife, Jeanne, and I and a few friends had dinner at a small, crowded French bistro we all like on Portland’s Longfellow Square called Petite Jacqueline. What I ordered was nothing fancy. Just a … Continue reading →