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November 2017

Eat This Now, Fall 2017 Menus at TIQA

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The kitchen team has introduced fall lunch, bar and dinner menus with an in-depth focus on the foundations of Mediterranean cuisine. Shareable plates are at the core of this fall's Mediterranean menu. Dishes are all house-made and include: hummus and tehina; beef, chicken and kefta kababs; mezze plates; soups, and salads featuring warmed squash and artichoke. Highlights [...]

Eat This Now, Fall 2017 Menus at TIQA2024-07-22T20:15:45-04:00

October 2017

TIQA’s Carol Mitchell on the importance of culture, hospitality and dining experiences

2024-07-22T20:15:46-04:00

I cherish all of my memories of my grandmother, who we called Sittoo. Many of my memories revolve around her dinner table. I can still smell her homemade pita bread that she baked every weekend and gave to the families of her five children to enjoy. And thankfully, she passed her recipes on to my own mother [...]

TIQA’s Carol Mitchell on the importance of culture, hospitality and dining experiences2024-07-22T20:15:46-04:00

September 2017

Hospitality and Service at TIQA

2024-07-22T20:15:46-04:00

Jorge Maidana is TIQA's Front of House Manager I arrived at TIQA after spending years in white tablecloth restaurants. We do not have tablecloths at TIQA. This does not mean we cannot or should not strive for 5-star service, I want our guests to be wowed by the service. Danny Meyer, the restaurant industry’s service [...]

Hospitality and Service at TIQA2024-07-22T20:15:46-04:00

TIQA Live Music Thursdays in the Lounge – Fall 2017

2024-07-22T20:15:46-04:00

TIQA Live Local Music Thursdays start weekly at 6 pm. Join us for drinks and a bite at the bar and support these wonderful local musicians:  9/7 Katie Daggett 9/14 To be announced 9/21 Ryan Halliburton 9/28 Katie Daggett 10/5To be announced 10/12 Ryan Halliburton 10/19 Katie Daggett 10/26 Pete Kilpatrick 11/2 Ryan Halliburton 11/9 Katie [...]

TIQA Live Music Thursdays in the Lounge – Fall 20172024-07-22T20:15:46-04:00

August 2017

Discover TIQA’s cocktail program

2024-07-22T20:15:46-04:00

We opened our doors during winter 2015 and introduced a new kind of cocktail experience to Portland, Maine. Our unique cocktails feature flavors of the Mediterranean and we have value in mind… our drinks awaken your taste buds and don't hurt your wallet We update our cocktail list regularly based on seasonal and readily available products, [...]

Discover TIQA’s cocktail program2024-07-22T20:15:46-04:00

My goal: Create an atmosphere that encourages sharing, relaxing and really interacting during the meal – Chef Bo Byrne

2024-07-22T20:15:47-04:00

I traveled to Israel and the West Bank last winter with a group from TIQA. We went on a fact-finding, experiential cultural and culinary immersion. It turned into a wonderful recipe development excursion. It was an amazing experience, for lots of reasons, and when I returned to Maine my mind and notebook were full [...]

My goal: Create an atmosphere that encourages sharing, relaxing and really interacting during the meal – Chef Bo Byrne2024-07-22T20:15:47-04:00

Pan-seared Scallops with Chilled Corn Cream, Smoked Potatoes and North Country Bacon

2024-07-22T20:15:47-04:00

This contest originally appeared on BangorDailyNews.com's Catching Health Blog  By Diane Atwood:  Recipe: Scallops (Spain) Pan-seared with Chilled Corn Cream, Smoked Potatoes, and North Country Bacon In order to make this dish correctly, you need to make a few things before making the scallops. They will cook in about 2-3 minutes. The rest of the [...]

Pan-seared Scallops with Chilled Corn Cream, Smoked Potatoes and North Country Bacon2024-07-22T20:15:47-04:00

July 2017

Portland Maine must-try lists

2024-07-22T20:15:47-04:00

3 Must-Eat Restaurants to Make Your Portland, Maine Trip a New England Culinary Experience By Joseph Pedro - Global Cocktails  Few US cities have a culinary presence as robust as Portland, Maine. With a population hovering around 66,000, you might expect just a handful of notable eateries, yet the “city by the sea” is home [...]

Portland Maine must-try lists2024-07-22T20:15:47-04:00

Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2017

2024-07-22T20:15:48-04:00

TIQA is a restaurant for wine lovers. Our wine program is a blend of old- and new world styles, with flavor profiles that pair perfectly with any of our dishes. Earlier this month Wine Spectator magazine revealed its 2017 award winners and we earned an Award of Excellence. The awards honor restaurants with excellent wine selections that pair [...]

Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 20172024-07-22T20:15:48-04:00
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