One of Portland’s best restaurants
Bolster, Snow & Co. is located at The Francis Hotel in Portland, Maine. This exceptional Portland restaurant serves modern American food prepared with fresh and seasonal ingredients. At the helm is Executive Chef Nicholas Verdisco, previously of the Inn at Pound Ridge by Jean Goerges. Chef Nick prepares his mouth-watering dishes in visually stunning ways and is the creative force behind BSC’s entire menu, which is heavily influenced by his Italian, French and Southwestern culinary background. The menu includes an extensive small plates list for those looking to pass around dishes over drinks and an entrée list that includes fresh approaches to classic dishes. His homemade pastas have become a staple in many local diets and not to be overlooked is Sarah Miller, the genius pastry chef responsible for some of Portland’s best desserts.
Whether you are staying at The Francis Hotel or just looking for a great restaurant in Portland Maine, come join us at Bolster, Snow & Co. for an amazing dining experience.
Fine Dining in Portland, Maine
Executive Chef
Nick Verdisco
A Scottsdale Arizona native, Nicholas Verdisco grew up with a passion for food. Coming from an Italian American family, Nick recalls large Sunday meals, making pasta by hand with his grandmother and arguing about whether he was pouring “sauce” or “gravy” on to his spaghetti.
Although cooking was a passion for Nick, it didn’t become his profession until 2008. He graduated with honors from the Connecticut Culinary Institute and completed his externship at Barcelona Wine Bar. A short time later Nick took a position at The School House at Cannondale under Chef Tim LaBant, where his passion for creating modern American cuisine using fresh, local ingredients was born. He rose through the ranks to become Chef de Cuisine. After five years with Tim LaBant, Nicholas left to go work for acclaimed chef Jean-Georges Vongrichen as an Executive Sous Chef serving upscale American fare at The Inn at Pound Ridge, a restored, rustic-chic 1833 inn.
Critical Acclaim
BOLSTER, SNOW & CO.
'BSC' as it is affectionately referred to by staff and regulars, has developed quite the reputation in Bon Appetit's 2018 Restaurant City of the Year. Since opening its doors on October 3, 2017, BSC has earned a coveted 4-star review by The Portland Press Herald critic Andrew Ross and won several Best of Portland awards voted on by readers of The Portland Phoenix including Best New Restaurant and Best Service. Most impressive, however, is Chef Nick winning the top prize in the Best Chef category – an impressive feat for a newcomer considering the many talented and award-winning chefs at the helm of Portland's popular restaurants.
