A MODERN TWIST ON SEAFOOD SHACKS

AT A GLANCE

I’m always eager to try out new, unpretentious cookbooks that promise a delicious, hearty dish that is easy enough for a skilled home cook to replicate, especially without the need for fancy, one-time-use-only gadgets that never see the light of day again.

And Eventide is exactly that. With recipes from its hugely popular, moniker oyster shack and seafood restaurant in Portland, there’s nothing pompous about this tome. With the restaurant brought together by just regular guys who were inspired by their childhood memories of happy family summers traversing New England’s coasts, you know you’re in for some quality reading, nuggets of knowledge, and of course, gorgeous grub. Eventide really is about letting fresh, high-quality seafood sing for itself and shine in the spotlight without the need for any frills - just like the authentic Maine seafood experience we all know.

ROAD TEST

This cookbook isn’t just a recipe book; rather, it’s an insightful journey about