Help - Maine - 7 days in Summer itinerary
#16
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gfunkdave - I should have said I am flying into Bangor and not Portland. Oops. Hopefully I will get on the right plane (I have been turned away at the gate a couple of times when I have just joined the nearest available queue).
I remember reading now that people usually start the Appalachian Trail in the south. I think I can make a better tall tale out of "and here is a photo of me at the end of the Appalachian Trail"
Not much into food but I am getting quite excited about these Lobster Rolls that keep getting mentioned.
I remember reading now that people usually start the Appalachian Trail in the south. I think I can make a better tall tale out of "and here is a photo of me at the end of the Appalachian Trail"
Not much into food but I am getting quite excited about these Lobster Rolls that keep getting mentioned.
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The reason behind the "press" theme is that the building used to be the offices and printing press for the Portland Press-Herald. Marriott converted it into a hotel in late 2015 or so.
Which island?
Washington County is I believe the poorest county in the state, sadly. I look forward to seeing more of Maine this summer.
Which island?
Washington County is I believe the poorest county in the state, sadly. I look forward to seeing more of Maine this summer.
Washington County is one of the poorest counties in the United States.
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gfunkdave - I should have said I am flying into Bangor and not Portland. Oops. Hopefully I will get on the right plane (I have been turned away at the gate a couple of times when I have just joined the nearest available queue).
I remember reading now that people usually start the Appalachian Trail in the south. I think I can make a better tall tale out of "and here is a photo of me at the end of the Appalachian Trail"
Not much into food but I am getting quite excited about these Lobster Rolls that keep getting mentioned.
I remember reading now that people usually start the Appalachian Trail in the south. I think I can make a better tall tale out of "and here is a photo of me at the end of the Appalachian Trail"
Not much into food but I am getting quite excited about these Lobster Rolls that keep getting mentioned.
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Is there a "the famous one?" If there is, I don't know what it is. There isn't a huge variation from one place to another in terms of the lobster itself. It's not like you need a Michelin-starred Cordon Bleu chef to do this.
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#23
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You can have lobster newburg, lobster thermidor, lobster omelets, lobster bisque.....
But a clambake w/ lobster is a New England tradition my husband adores - steamed clams, lobster, corn & potatoes...
Doesn't it look delicious? (no clue where to get it in Maine - we've always DIYed)
But a clambake w/ lobster is a New England tradition my husband adores - steamed clams, lobster, corn & potatoes...
Doesn't it look delicious? (no clue where to get it in Maine - we've always DIYed)
#24
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I have so! Multiple times. Eventide's lobster roll is leagues better, but that's because the lobster is cooked in a lot of brown butter...
Yes, I admit I don't much care for shellfish in the first place.
If I were going to get a whole lobster and all the accoutrements for dinner in Portland, I'd do it at Scales. We went there with a group on my wedding weekend and my parents' friends who got the whole lobster all agreed it was the best lobster they'd ever had.
Yes, I admit I don't much care for shellfish in the first place.
If I were going to get a whole lobster and all the accoutrements for dinner in Portland, I'd do it at Scales. We went there with a group on my wedding weekend and my parents' friends who got the whole lobster all agreed it was the best lobster they'd ever had.
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#26
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If you are looking for whole lobsters in Portland, Street & Co. does a divine lobster diavolo that is amazing - but will leave you completely stuffed if it is 1 order for 2 people...
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#28
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- Tacky
- Touristy
- Lots of sandy beach
Overrun with Canadians (lots of Quebecers). Close enough to Portland that you can go in for dinner to fantastic restaurants.
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Just looked up reviews on TA for Street & Co. and the lobster diavolo gets awesome reviews. I'm hoping my wife and I can get there on our Oct. trip for leaf-peeping. Any FTers in the area are welcome to join us.