Exploring Maine Blog
Best Lobster Roll Portland Maine
Before I embark upon this odyssey of cholesterol-packed crustacean cuisine, it must be mentioned that lobster rolls are a very divisive subject in Maine—and probably much of the Northeast coastal areas. Butter or mayo? Split-top bun or hot dog roll? Lettuce or not? (Although lobster roll purists will tell you—the authentic Maine experience NEVER includes [...]
Best Restaurants In Scarborough
Rubbing shoulders with her urban sister, Portland, Scarborough wears the faces of many different towns, depending on where you are—and the restaurants follow suit. Performing a juggling act of being both a coastal Maine community as well as a hub of retail and dining offerings strung along US Route 1, Scarborough’s culinary scene is vast [...]
Best Portland Dive Bars
Apparently, I’m of an age where I didn’t realize that going to dive bars was now trendy—so I shifted into hard-core research mode (aka: asked my daughter for first-hand, insider info) to bring the divey deets from the streets to you. And, WOW…there was a lot of ground to cover. Who knew Portland’s grittier side [...]
Best Bars In Portland, Maine
The secret is out: the city of Portland is a treasure trove of bars, booze, and good times. From sophisticated lounges, to off-the-beaten-path speakeasies, to rowdy taverns in the heart of the Old Port–there’s a bar to suit every occasion in Portland. Make sure you stop in and take a load off in a least [...]
Best Pizza In Portland Maine
Portland is, beyond a doubt, a foodie city—one that is only getting foodier with every passing year. It’s the type of city that warrants several menu-centric iterations of “top restaurant” posts—because there are just far too many to cover in one general article. So, in that spirit, I’ve rounded up a list of the best [...]
Best Restaurants in Saco, Maine
In recent years, many former textile mill towns in New England have been undergoing transformations—some more quickly than others. Accordingly, the city of Saco has been steadfastly following in the footsteps of her sister city across the river, Biddeford, in regards to urban revival and renewal…albeit at a slower pace. But with each passing year, [...]
