Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Local 188 is a great place any time or day but I especially like going their for a drink or a leisurely weekend brunch. It's a 15 min. walk from the apartment & they have parking as well!
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Local 188
685 Congress StLocal 188 is a great place any time or day but I especially like going their for a drink or a leisurely weekend brunch. It's a 15 min. walk from the apartment & they have parking as well!
This is the best brunch in town. It has an amazing, creative menu but brunch is only offered on Sunday and is quite busy so make a reservation or be prepared to wait a bit for a table.
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Caiola's
58 Pine StreetThis is the best brunch in town. It has an amazing, creative menu but brunch is only offered on Sunday and is quite busy so make a reservation or be prepared to wait a bit for a table.
There's something about the menu that seems like the food won't be that appetizing but don't be fooled. Order something. Order anything.
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Micucci Grocery Store
45 India StThere's something about the menu that seems like the food won't be that appetizing but don't be fooled. Order something. Order anything.
About a 15 minute walk away this place is popular with locals and tourists alike.
Sip on The Porch Swing cocktail and enjoy breakfast lunch or dinner in their secluded patio.
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Hot Suppa
703 Congress StAbout a 15 minute walk away this place is popular with locals and tourists alike.
Sip on The Porch Swing cocktail and enjoy breakfast lunch or dinner in their secluded patio.
Soup, soup and more soup served with a big puffy fresh roll all for like, 3 dollars. Sit in a big window overlooking Monument Square for some lively people watching.
Kamasouptra
28 Monument SqSoup, soup and more soup served with a big puffy fresh roll all for like, 3 dollars. Sit in a big window overlooking Monument Square for some lively people watching.
Whether you're a donut fan or not, do yourself a favor try these. Order anything but my favorite (Maine potato) donuts are Lemon or Dark Chocolate SeaSalt. Across the st. is the Farmer's Market. Go.
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The Holy Donut
194 Park AveWhether you're a donut fan or not, do yourself a favor try these. Order anything but my favorite (Maine potato) donuts are Lemon or Dark Chocolate SeaSalt. Across the st. is the Farmer's Market. Go.
Delicious Thai and super friendly service just a 5 minute walk away.
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Saeng Thai House
921 Congress StDelicious Thai and super friendly service just a 5 minute walk away.
There are many coffee shops along the way from the apartment but this is one of my favs for quality coffee, local roasters and a beautiful light filled space.
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Arabica Coffee House
2 Free StThere are many coffee shops along the way from the apartment but this is one of my favs for quality coffee, local roasters and a beautiful light filled space.
If you're looking to splurge on an outstanding seafood meal, this is the place!
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Street & Co
33 Wharf StIf you're looking to splurge on an outstanding seafood meal, this is the place!
OTTO
576 Congress StBest slices in town and a cool, kid friendly bar.
Excellent food, drinks and ambiance. Plus a late night menu.
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Boda
671 Congress StExcellent food, drinks and ambiance. Plus a late night menu.
Fore Street
Fore StreetOutstanding food. Outstanding space.
Fantastic space in a converted warehouse just a 5 min. walk from the apartment. Check out their calendar for live music, bingo night, televised sports and more!
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Salvage BBQ
919 Congress StFantastic space in a converted warehouse just a 5 min. walk from the apartment. Check out their calendar for live music, bingo night, televised sports and more!
Amazing and creative bakery in a vinyl playing converted gas station.
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The West End Deli & Catering Inc
545 Spring StAmazing and creative bakery in a vinyl playing converted gas station.
This is my favorite breakfast place. Great menu 7 days/week in a converted Victorian home with outdoor space in the trees. A quintessential New England experience.
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Bayside American Cafe
98 Portland StThis is my favorite breakfast place. Great menu 7 days/week in a converted Victorian home with outdoor space in the trees. A quintessential New England experience.
Great ambience, food and location at this noodle bar and sushi restaurant in the arts district just a 14 min walk from the apartment .
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Pai Men Miyake
188 State StGreat ambience, food and location at this noodle bar and sushi restaurant in the arts district just a 14 min walk from the apartment .
ViA VECCHiA
10 Dana StreetDeep dish pizza like no other, a large micro beer selection, friendly service and a big patio often with live music.
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Slab
25 Preble StDeep dish pizza like no other, a large micro beer selection, friendly service and a big patio often with live music.
Essentials
Check out the farmers market on Saturday. If you have a young one, check out the wading the pool. Super fun way to spend a warm day.
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Deering Oaks Park
Check out the farmers market on Saturday. If you have a young one, check out the wading the pool. Super fun way to spend a warm day.
A great all around grocery store with a very decent whole foods section.
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Hannaford Supermarket
295 Forest AveA great all around grocery store with a very decent whole foods section.
Shopping
Great little bookstore. Support the locals, they're a dying breed.
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Trader Joe's
87 Marginal WayGreat little bookstore. Support the locals, they're a dying breed.
They rent bikes for $25/day and it's an easy walk to get there.
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Gorham Bike & Ski
693 Congress StThey rent bikes for $25/day and it's an easy walk to get there.
Pinecone+Chickadee
6 Free StVintage shops always make me smile.
Adjoining Architectural Salvage, this is the best assortment of vintage shopping under one roof I've ever experienced. LOVE
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Portland Flea-for-All
585 Congress StAdjoining Architectural Salvage, this is the best assortment of vintage shopping under one roof I've ever experienced. LOVE
Sherman's Books & Stationery
49 Exchange StWonderful bookstore in The Old Port.
Arts & Culture
A must do if you're looking for an indoor activity for the kiddos.
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Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine
250 Thompsons Point RoadA must do if you're looking for an indoor activity for the kiddos.
Wacky dance joint with a hoppin' 80's music dance night. (Friday's). And an "everything" dance night on Saturdays
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Bubba's Sulky Lounge
92 Portland StWacky dance joint with a hoppin' 80's music dance night. (Friday's). And an "everything" dance night on Saturdays
Jazz Sunday Brunch plus a calendar of class acts.
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One Longfellow Square
181 State StJazz Sunday Brunch plus a calendar of class acts.
Check out their calendar. If something cool is going on, it's often at Space Gallery.
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SPACE
534-538 Congress StCheck out their calendar. If something cool is going on, it's often at Space Gallery.
Free on Fridays and centrally located in the heart of the arts district just 1 mile from the apartment.
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Iziko lezobuciko ze-Portland
7 Congress SqFree on Fridays and centrally located in the heart of the arts district just 1 mile from the apartment.
Entertainment & Activities
Hipster bowling alley with a full bar, delicious chili, live music & a patio. Need I say more? Oh, wait...I do need to say more. They now have outdoor cinema in the summertime and will soon have a converted rooftop airstream taco bar!!
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Bayside Bowl
58 Alder StHipster bowling alley with a full bar, delicious chili, live music & a patio. Need I say more? Oh, wait...I do need to say more. They now have outdoor cinema in the summertime and will soon have a converted rooftop airstream taco bar!!
In the winter months this ice skating rink is the best place in town to watch the sunset. Even if you don't want to skate, you can get a beer from the warming hut and sit by the fire pit.
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The Rink at Thompson's Point
207 Thompsons PointIn the winter months this ice skating rink is the best place in town to watch the sunset. Even if you don't want to skate, you can get a beer from the warming hut and sit by the fire pit.
This new bike shop is just over the bridge and can be easily walked to. They offer bike rentals and great, low key tours.
Lighthouse Bikes
72 Ocean StThis new bike shop is just over the bridge and can be easily walked to. They offer bike rentals and great, low key tours.
Coupling with a visit to two lights state park is one of my favorite ways to spend a day.
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The Lobster Shack at Two Lights
225 Two Lights RdCoupling with a visit to two lights state park is one of my favorite ways to spend a day.
Drinks & Nightlife
For the night when live music in a moody wine bar sounds good.
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Blue
650 Congress StFor the night when live music in a moody wine bar sounds good.
Super hip but not pretentious. I LOVE this bar. And their light fare menu is delicious.
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LFK
188 State StSuper hip but not pretentious. I LOVE this bar. And their light fare menu is delicious.
The North Point
35 Silver StA must-go if you're looking for awesome ambiance.
If it's raw you're looking for, look no further.
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Eventide Oyster Co.
86 Middle StIf it's raw you're looking for, look no further.
Bunker is a cool place to have a pint, a game of corn hole, watch the sunset and get acquainted with locals.
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Bunker Brewing Company
17 Westfield StBunker is a cool place to have a pint, a game of corn hole, watch the sunset and get acquainted with locals.
The Independent Ice Co.
52 Wharf StRoot Wild Kombucha
135 Washington AveGreat community minded kombucha bar.
Everything Else
There are MANY yoga studios between your apartment and Lila but this one happens to me my favorite. A class with Brett might rock your world.
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Lila East End Yoga
251 Congress StThere are MANY yoga studios between your apartment and Lila but this one happens to me my favorite. A class with Brett might rock your world.
A 5 minute walk gets you to a beautiful (and cheap) place to take in a baseball game.
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Portland Sea Dogs
271 Park AveA 5 minute walk gets you to a beautiful (and cheap) place to take in a baseball game.
Treat yourself to a foot soak and a cup of tea. You won't regret it.
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Soakology
511 Congress StTreat yourself to a foot soak and a cup of tea. You won't regret it.