Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Amazing bakery & gourmet market a 5 minute walk from the house! Great coffee, breakfast pastries and gourmet sandwiches, as well as prepared meals and bottles of wine. Note they are closed on Sunday:(
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Blue Spoon Cafe & Catering
64 Pine StAmazing bakery & gourmet market a 5 minute walk from the house! Great coffee, breakfast pastries and gourmet sandwiches, as well as prepared meals and bottles of wine. Note they are closed on Sunday:(
Really tasty dim sum and gourmet Chinese food. Upstairs is a fun bar/music venue that's worth checking out.
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Empire
575 Congress StReally tasty dim sum and gourmet Chinese food. Upstairs is a fun bar/music venue that's worth checking out.
A lovely and super intimate Italian restaurant perfect for a date night. Get a reservation though - it's small. We love eating at the bar….
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Piccolo
111 Middle StreetA lovely and super intimate Italian restaurant perfect for a date night. Get a reservation though - it's small. We love eating at the bar….
Amazing new restaurant that is about to get a zillion awards! Don't miss it!
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Central Provisions
414 Fore StAmazing new restaurant that is about to get a zillion awards! Don't miss it!
Very yummy and inventive pizzas are just around the corner. And Thurs-Saturday evenings (6:30-9:30pm) there is a cute little gilato window with handmade gilato that is SO good.
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Bonobo
46 Pine StVery yummy and inventive pizzas are just around the corner. And Thurs-Saturday evenings (6:30-9:30pm) there is a cute little gilato window with handmade gilato that is SO good.
Extremely fantastique French bistro. Get the steak frites -- the aioli they put on the fries is ridiculous. Outdoor seating too.
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Petite Jacqueline
46 Market StExtremely fantastique French bistro. Get the steak frites -- the aioli they put on the fries is ridiculous. Outdoor seating too.
Award winning Japanese ramen restaurant. Super beers on tap. Outdoor seating and noodles!
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Pai Men Miyake
188 State StAward winning Japanese ramen restaurant. Super beers on tap. Outdoor seating and noodles!
Local 188
685 Congress StAnother yummy restaurant within walking distance.
Hot Suppa
703 Congress StVery popular for brunch especially….
Lovely food, great patio out back -- and it's around the corner! Don't skip the dessert - Ilma makes the best in town (she trained at El Bulli!)
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CHAVAL
58 Pine StLovely food, great patio out back -- and it's around the corner! Don't skip the dessert - Ilma makes the best in town (she trained at El Bulli!)
We might be biased (we are are investors), but this little neighborhood restaurant is a total gem. The LG Burger is known as the one of the best in town. Super inventive cocktails from Max, Mike and Charlotte at the bar. Tell them you are staying at our house!!!! **And don't miss the Little Giant market right next door - super wine selection and amazing beers, as well as snacks, prepared foods, and more.
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Little Giant
211 Danforth StWe might be biased (we are are investors), but this little neighborhood restaurant is a total gem. The LG Burger is known as the one of the best in town. Super inventive cocktails from Max, Mike and Charlotte at the bar. Tell them you are staying at our house!!!! **And don't miss the Little Giant market right next door - super wine selection and amazing beers, as well as snacks, prepared foods, and more.
Everything Else
Springboard Pilates
72 Pine StLovely pilates studio around the corner!
Old Port
Restaurants, bars, shops....it's all here and then some.
Sightseeing
A lovely park and promenade that offer expansive views. A great place to walk, ride bikes, or just lounge in the grass on a lovely summer day.
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Western Promenade Park
Valley StreetA lovely park and promenade that offer expansive views. A great place to walk, ride bikes, or just lounge in the grass on a lovely summer day.
Great park with a nice playground and 'splash pad' for the kids. A farmer's market is here on the weekends. Lots of concerts and plays take place here as well.
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Deering Oaks Park
Great park with a nice playground and 'splash pad' for the kids. A farmer's market is here on the weekends. Lots of concerts and plays take place here as well.
The 19th century childhood home of the poet - a lovely museum right in the heart of town.
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Maine Historical Society
489 Congress StThe 19th century childhood home of the poet - a lovely museum right in the heart of town.
A landmark example of 19th Cent. residential architecture. The brownstone exterior, elaborate interiors, opulent furnishings and early technological conveniences offer a portrait of lavish living.
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Victoria Mansion
109 Danforth StA landmark example of 19th Cent. residential architecture. The brownstone exterior, elaborate interiors, opulent furnishings and early technological conveniences offer a portrait of lavish living.
Gorham Bike & Ski
693 Congress StFeel like renting a bike? Do it here.
Arts & Culture
Amazing art museum and easy walk from the house (10-15 mins). Great impressionist collection. Guest passes for 2 are included in your stay.
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Museo de Arte de Portland
7 Congress SqAmazing art museum and easy walk from the house (10-15 mins). Great impressionist collection. Guest passes for 2 are included in your stay.
Cool music venue featuring national acts. Check the listings and see a show.
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State Theater
609 Congress StCool music venue featuring national acts. Check the listings and see a show.
Charming music venue that has really great performances all the time - check out the schedule! Across from Petite Jacquleine/LFK/Miyake (http://onelongfellowsquare.com)
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One Longfellow Square
181 State StCharming music venue that has really great performances all the time - check out the schedule! Across from Petite Jacquleine/LFK/Miyake (http://onelongfellowsquare.com)
Entertainment & Activities
Reiche Community School
166 Brackett StAnother great playground nearby.
Super fun! The Children's Museum is an easy walk from the house and right next door to the Portland Museum of Art
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Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine
250 Thompsons Point RoadSuper fun! The Children's Museum is an easy walk from the house and right next door to the Portland Museum of Art
Drinks & Nightlife
The newest "it" bar in Portland. Great award-winning craft cocktails, tasty snacks - get the popcorn!
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The Portland Hunt & Alpine Club
75 Market StThe newest "it" bar in Portland. Great award-winning craft cocktails, tasty snacks - get the popcorn!
The closest bar - and happily it's a fabulous one. Buzzy and fun scene. Surprisingly good food.
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LFK
188 State StThe closest bar - and happily it's a fabulous one. Buzzy and fun scene. Surprisingly good food.
Essentials
Harbor Fish Market
9 Custom House WharfThe spot to get fish fresh off the boat....