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51 Wharf Restaurant & Ultra Lounge Indulge in the chef’s avant-garde cuisine, featuring exceptionally creative courses, local ingredients in a from-scratch kitchen, the freshest seafood including local Maine lobster, and a menu with savory chicken, steak, and pasta. Available for private parties and events. 51 Wharf Street in Portland’s Old Port. 51wharf.com, 774-1151 * Anthony’s Italian Kitchen, 151 Middle Street, lower level, Portland. Voted “Best in Portland” three years in a row. Pizza, pasta, and sandwiches. All homemade recipes, including lasagna, chicken parmesan, eggplant parmesan, meatballs, and Italian sausages. Variety of hot and cold sandwiches. Beer and wine. Catering available. 774-8668 * Barnacle Billy’s, known for luxury lobster, steamed clams, large lusty drinks, barbecued chicken, homemade clam chowder, and of course, the lobster roll and lobster stew. Features an extensive indoor and sundeck seating where guests can enjoy both the beauty of the harbor and the ocean beyond. Perkins Cove. barnbilly.com, 646-5575. Beale Street Barbeque continues a tradition of eclectic American cuisine at their new location in South Portland. Still serving the best hardwood-smoked and grilled meats, poultry, fish, and seafood, as well as tasty appetizers, specialty sandwiches, salads, and creative daily lunch and dinner specials. Full bar featuring Maine microbrews on tap. No reservations needed, children welcome. Open all day, every day at 725 Broadway in South Portland. mainebbq.com, or 767-0130 Becky’s at 390 Commercial Street, featured in Esquire and recommended by Rachael Ray, is “a slice of diner heaven,” according to Gourmet. Serving classic diner fare within the call of gulls, it’s Maine’s best family-friendly place to keep it real. Open 4 a.m.-9 p.m., 7 days a week. 773-7070 BiBo’s Madd Apple Café is located at 23 Forest Avenue, Portland, in the heart of the Arts District. Focusing on creative, affordable cuisine with an eclectic wine list to match, served in a bright casual atmosphere. Lunch Wednesday-Friday 11:30-2, brunch Saturday and Sunday 11-2 and dinner WednesdaySaturday 5:30-close. Menus change with the local growing season. bibosportland.com, 774-9698 *
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24 Parker Point Road Blue Hill, Maine 04614 (207) 374-5001 judithleighton@gmail.com www.leightongallery.com
One of the most rewarding galleries in the state, the Leighton has captivated visitors for 30 years by featuring strong and playful works on 3 floors inside and outside in a superb sculpture garden.
Billy’s Chowder House makes seafood dreams come true, serving the freshest seafood around, whether you like it fried, grilled, broiled, stuffed, or over pasta. The chowders are all homemade and the lobster rolls have been featured in Bon Appétit. Located at 216 Mile Road in Wells, and surrounded by the Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge. billyschowderhouse.com, 646-7558
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The Black Tie Market and Bistro will satisfy anyone’s craving for great food served with flair and fun. Now serving light breakfasts and lunches, and everything you need to entertain at home. Made-to-order paninis and wraps, soups, home-baked desserts and fresh salads. Try our candy bar, gelato, or a great bottle of wine. Now hosting wine tastings! theblacktieco.com, 756-6230
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Boda is a “very Thai” kitchen and lounge offering delicious selections of Thai home-style entrees, street-vendor inspired grilled skewers and tapas, and a full bar. Late-night menu served until 1 a.m. Open Tuesday-Sunday from 5 p.m.-1 a.m. Located at 671 Congress St. in Portland, parking available, vegetarian options available, no reservations. Come experience an eating culture of Thailand! 347-7557 Brea Lu Cafe has been serving up breakfast and lunch for 22 years! Favorite menu choices include 12 specialty omelets, build-your-own breakfast burritos, Belgian waffles with fruit, eggs Benedict, and homemade corned beef hash. Lunch features homemade chili and fresh, made-to-order sandwiches, burgers, and wraps. Open 7 days a week, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. 428 Forest Avenue, Portland. 772-9202 Bull Feeney’s is an authentic Irish pub and restaurant, serving delicious scratch made sandwiches, steaks, seafood and hearty Irish fare, pouring local craft and premium imported brews as well as Maine’s most extensive selection of single malt Scotch and Irish whiskies. Live music five nights. Open 7 days, 11:30 a.m. - 1 a.m. Kitchen closes at 10 p.m. weekdays, 11 p.m. weekends. 375 Fore in the Old Port, 773-7210, bullfeeneys.com. Cape Arundel Inn is Kennebunkport’s only oceanfront Inn & Restaurant with spell-binding views of the Atlantic and the presidential estate. Luxury lodging, most with fireplace, and fine linen dining with a creative menu in a full service dining room. A great chef, a wonderful staff and an unbelievable location on the gold coast of K’port. 967-2125 208 Ocean Avenue CapeArundelinn.com
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