Return of the Prodigal
The Portland Greengrocer has finally reopened.

I must admit I've missed being able to stop by when in the Old Port. It was, after all, a virtual downtown landmark, if not a handy place to have.

So I slipped in there this afternoon just to look around. At first I felt disoriented, looking for the other half of the old store, now locked behind a solid wall.

Ultimately it wasn't hard to acclimate to the new space as I gazed upon an entire wall of wines on one side and an inviting cheese counter on the other.

The middle of the store has racks of canned goods and specialty items, plus the requisite crackers, pasta, olive oils and vinegars. I'm sure the selection will grow over time.

Old Port denizens haven't lost the opportunity to buy Scott Anderson's great breads either. He supplied the market before, though now he's a co-owner of the Rosemont Market on the western shores of Brighton Avenue, where the reincarnated Portland Greengrocer aka Rosemont holds sway.

Still, the Portland Greengrocer has to do something about their name. The only green changing hands now is at the cash register. They might as well fess up to their new image.

Portland Wine and Cheese has a nice ring to it.

Sweet Things
Speaking of changes, Five Fifty-Five has a new pastry chef on board. He was the pastry chef at Arrows and has taken up residence in Portland and work at 555.

I'm going there tonight. I'll let you know what's in store.

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