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It’s time to get fired up as Chef Harding announces the launch of his second new website—The Grill Room. Like the Corner Room, this new urban steakhouse site has it all. From online lunch, dinner and dessert menus to online gift certificates, Harding has gone 2.0. Social media is a large part of the new …

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Planning on grilling this summer? Turn up the heat with some expert tips from Chef Harding at the Grill Room. Grilling is more than a science, it’s an art. Guys, we know this subject is intense and everyone has their own path to steak perfection, but there are a few techniques and need-to-knows that can …

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Join us at Grill Room’s for our Happy Hour! Customers can enjoy our Happy Hour from 4-6pm. Happy Hour 7 Days a week 4 – 6pm:$3 Shipyard Draft Beers, Select Wines & Snacks. Portland, Maine Happy Hours Host An Event OrBook a Table Whether you’re looking for a great place to have a nice dinner or …

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How do you know a Portland, Maine restaurateur is doing something right? 5 best of nominations might point you in the right direction! The Portland Phoenix is hosting the 2013 best of contest and Chef Harding of the “The Rooms” brand of restaurants is up in many categories including: Best Chef Best Steak Best Splurge …

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One of the challenges of maintaining a busy, downtown restaurant is keeping our furniture looking new. Filling The Grill Room daily for both lunch and dinner means lots of wear and tear on our wooden chairs and bar stools. We thought the time had come to replace all of them and we knew it would …

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We’re so thrilled that The Rooms have been nominated in this year’s Portland Phoenix 100 Best of Portland awards! Vote online by March 27th. The Grill Room is up for Best Steak. The Front Room is nominated for Best Brunch. The Corner Room is up for Best Italian. Click here to vote for us and your other …

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Listen Here: Interview with chef Harding Lee Smith, owner of The Rooms restaurants, on Dr. Lisa Belisle’s radio show!http://chirb.it/wp/61hkyv The Maine Food SceneIt’s no surprise that Maine (especially Portland) is becoming known as a place for food lovers to congregate. With new restaurants opening up frequently and a farm to table mentality taking over, this is Maine’s heyday. …

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