“Tucked into Portland’s East Bayside neighborhood, Isa Bistro is an urban oasis of sorts, co-owned by husband-and-wife team Isaul Perez and Suzie St. Pierre. St. Pierre brings with her not only extensive front-of-house experience but also an impressive background in wine, while Perez impeccably combines training in French and Italian cookery with dishes inspired by his Mexican heritage. This means dishes like tagliatelle Bolognese, lobster tostada and their shaved-fennel salad with grapefruit, pecorino and mint.”
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“A new neighborhood bistro with an urban vibe, Isa is owned by New York City restaurant veterans Suzie St. Paul and her husband, chef Isaul Perez. The interior retains vintage elements such as a black tin ceiling, stunning black and white tile flooring and 12-pane windows. The menu is small, but well thought-out and moderately priced.”
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“The focus is on every last detail at Bayside’s newest bistro, featuring an ever-changing, globally influenced menu and some of the city’s best al fresco dining.”
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“Photographer Suzie St. Pierre is converting the first floor and basement of New World Kitchens at 79 Portland Street to ‘a small casual bistro-style restaurant. St Pierre has 15 years of experience working in restaurants outside Maine.’ The new restaurant will have fine-dining institution Back Bay Grill as a neighbor.”
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