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Best Breakfast in Ogunquit
A good portion of the dining and lodging establishments in this lovely seaside community (Ogunquit is Abenaki for “beautiful place by the sea”) are seasonal, yes…but it’s not like the entire town shuts down as soon as the first flakes fly. And when those long, dark days of Maine winter settle in, folks need to [...]
Best Mexican Food in Portland
Portland is a well-established foodie city, with seafood restaurants and Asian fusion eateries hogging much of the spotlight. The Latino food scene–which has been steadily gaining momentum in the last few years–isn’t talked about as much, but it should be. Portland boasts a host of Mexican restaurants that offer finely-crafted margaritas, authentic Mexican dishes, and [...]
Best Hotels in Biddeford
Much like her twin sister city, Saco—just across the river by the same name—Biddeford is not exactly burgeoning with upscale lodging options. Only recently enjoying a veritable explosion of development, the youngest city in the state has become a landing spot for young entrepreneurs—especially within the dining and cultural scene. But fear not; it isn’t [...]
Best Hotels in Ogunquit
Easily the most inclusive town in Maine, the colorful, coastal town of Ogunquit has become a welcoming haven for everyone. The center of town is lined with shops, bistros, bars, galleries, and myriad accommodations, ranging from quaint bed and breakfasts to sprawling resorts. If you stay near this hub of activity, then there’s no need [...]
Best Restaurants in Freeport
Freeport may be best known as one of New England’s premier outlet shopping epicenters (L.L. Bean—looking at you, kid), but with all that retail therapy going on, folks are gonna work up an appetite. Am I right? So, it only stands to reason that Freeport also has a plethora of palate-pleasing dining options, most within [...]
Best Breakfast in Freeport
Whether you’re just passing through for an overnight, or in town for a week’s vacation, Freeport has plenty of dining options to choose from—and that includes breakfast establishments. And regardless of what your plans are while in town—shopping until you drop at the outlets, or perhaps enjoying the Desert of Maine—you’ll need to start your [...]