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Flatbread Company
We came to this restaurant because of our pizza-loving daughter. Located in downtown Portland, it is very conveniently placed. The restaurant does not have a parking lot, so I recommend using one of the public…
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Congdon’s Doughnuts
When is a good time for donuts? I think they make a good dessert, so I think they are good for afternoons. However, in America they are normally eaten for breakfast. I think…
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DiMillo’s On The Water
If you want to come DiMillo’s On The Water during a high tourist season, I recommend making a reservation well in advance. If you are unable to make a reservation, you may be able…
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On the road from Rangeley to Portland, we got hungry and took a pit-stop at this sandwich shop. We were in the middle of a drive through the Maine wilderness with no sign…
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Peaks Island
When we went to Portland, we took a ferry to Peaks Island. It’s a small island, so it makes for a good half-day trip. You can take your car with you on the ferry…
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Portage Tap House
We had dinner at this restaurant after hiking up Saddleback mountain. The area is a popular skiing location, so when you go there in the off-season it is hard to find a restaurant…
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Saddleback Mountain & the Horn
We used the route that climbs up a ski slope before joining the trail near the summit. There is a herd path up the ski slope itself, and I recommend sticking to it.…
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Bellvale Farms Creamery
Looking at the reviews, this is a well-reviewed ice cream store. The name includes the word creamery, it evokes an image of a company that does everything along the ice cream-making process from…
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Mr. Taka Ramen
Upon seeing the name, we thought perhaps the chef was Japanese as we slipped through the door. We didn’t know this before going to the restaurant, but it has made the Michelin Guide…
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Black Seed Bagels
This is a bagel shop I’ve always wanted to visit. It’s not NY style, but a Montreal-influenced NY-style bagel shop, the first of its kind. People who make bread may understand, but this…