Joe’s guidebook
Food scene
Great Japanese Izakaya casual. Pork buns are a must have. Ramen is fantastic. 3 minute walk
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Pai Men Miyake
188 State StGreat Japanese Izakaya casual. Pork buns are a must have. Ramen is fantastic. 3 minute walk
Excellent Thai food. Open late night 2am on weekends. Thai Basil Tom Collins, bacon wrapped dates and Yaowarat Duck are favorites. Many vegetarian options available here. 3 Minute Walk
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Boda
671 Congress StExcellent Thai food. Open late night 2am on weekends. Thai Basil Tom Collins, bacon wrapped dates and Yaowarat Duck are favorites. Many vegetarian options available here. 3 Minute Walk
Great tapas, small plates and cocktails. Innovative food that never disappoints. 20 minute walk or $5 Uber.
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Central Provisions
414 Fore StGreat tapas, small plates and cocktails. Innovative food that never disappoints. 20 minute walk or $5 Uber.
Wow amazing desserts and cocktails. This is all they do, worth it to skip dessert at the restaurant and come here after.
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Gross Confection Bar
172 Middle StWow amazing desserts and cocktails. This is all they do, worth it to skip dessert at the restaurant and come here after.
Need a lobster fix? Come here really creative twists, fun vibe. 20 minute walk or $5 Uber
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The Highroller Lobster Co
104 Exchange StNeed a lobster fix? Come here really creative twists, fun vibe. 20 minute walk or $5 Uber
More traditional lobster and seafood, mostly outdoor seating and live music. Setting is on the dock can't beat it.
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Portland Lobster Co
180 Commercial StMore traditional lobster and seafood, mostly outdoor seating and live music. Setting is on the dock can't beat it.
My favorite Japanese place. Creative Izakaya food, no ramen or sushi. JFC Japanese Fried Chicken and kimchi fried rice are fantastic. It would be a longish walk best to Uber.
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Izakaya Minato
54 Washington AveMy favorite Japanese place. Creative Izakaya food, no ramen or sushi. JFC Japanese Fried Chicken and kimchi fried rice are fantastic. It would be a longish walk best to Uber.
Green Elephant
608 Congress StSame owners as Boda only completely Vegan menu. 8 Minute Walk
IMHO best sushi in Portland. Also handmade soba noodles are fantastic. This institution is popular for a reason.
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Yosaku
1 Danforth StIMHO best sushi in Portland. Also handmade soba noodles are fantastic. This institution is popular for a reason.
Bonobo
46 Pine StExcellent wood fired pizza. Cool neighborhood place. 5 minute walk.
Excellent Spanish style food and creative cocktails. Also one of my favorite brunch spots. 8 minute walk.
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CHAVAL
58 Pine StExcellent Spanish style food and creative cocktails. Also one of my favorite brunch spots. 8 minute walk.
Same owners as Hunt and Alpine so great cocktails and elevated comfort food. Champagne and Onion Rings? 15 minute walk.
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Little Giant
211 Danforth StSame owners as Hunt and Alpine so great cocktails and elevated comfort food. Champagne and Onion Rings? 15 minute walk.
My favorite bakery in Portland, best chocolate chip cookie you will ever have. Breakfast sandwiches are delicious and the coffee is perfect. 5 minute walk
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The West End Deli & Catering Inc
545 Spring StMy favorite bakery in Portland, best chocolate chip cookie you will ever have. Breakfast sandwiches are delicious and the coffee is perfect. 5 minute walk
Best taco's in Portland, great Margaritas to boot.
10 minute walk
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Taco Escobarr
548 Congress StBest taco's in Portland, great Margaritas to boot.
10 minute walk
Best Italian in Portland, the pesto handkerchief pasta is a must. a bit pricy but worth it.
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Solo Italiano
100 Commercial StBest Italian in Portland, the pesto handkerchief pasta is a must. a bit pricy but worth it.
Good homemade pasta, Italian comfort food. Less expensive than Solo and still great. 15 minute walk
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Paciarino
470 Fore StGood homemade pasta, Italian comfort food. Less expensive than Solo and still great. 15 minute walk
Best donuts, made from potatoes. Dark Chocolate Sea Salt is a favorite. 15 minute walk
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The Holy Donut
194 Park AveBest donuts, made from potatoes. Dark Chocolate Sea Salt is a favorite. 15 minute walk
Small fun Southern Comfort spot just around the corner. Brunch is popular, be prepared to wait but it will be worth it.
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Hot Suppa
703 Congress StSmall fun Southern Comfort spot just around the corner. Brunch is popular, be prepared to wait but it will be worth it.
Empire
575 Congress StTHE BEST Chinese by a mile. They also do takeout. 5 minute walk.
Bao Bao Dumpling House
133 Spring StDumplings.... very popular. 8 minute walk.
Best lobster roll, always packed for good reason. Run by same group as Hugo's and Honey Paw. Top notch
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Eventide Oyster Co.
86 Middle StBest lobster roll, always packed for good reason. Run by same group as Hugo's and Honey Paw. Top notch
Asian fusion?? I don't know what category this place is in exactly but it's fantastic. Run by same group as Hugos and Eventide.
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The Honey Paw
78 Middle StAsian fusion?? I don't know what category this place is in exactly but it's fantastic. Run by same group as Hugos and Eventide.
The BEST Poutine period. It's popular so you may have to wait. Owned by James Beard award-winning chef Rob Evans.
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Duckfat
43 Middle StThe BEST Poutine period. It's popular so you may have to wait. Owned by James Beard award-winning chef Rob Evans.
Evo Kitchen + Bar
443 Fore StExcellent vegan tasting menu. Even non vegans love it!
Two food truck options. Bard Coffee and Evo X (from Evo Restaurant) a very cool outdoor dining area with a full bar on the water. Chickpea fries are so good. Also, live music on the weekends.
Fore Points Marina
1 Marina WayTwo food truck options. Bard Coffee and Evo X (from Evo Restaurant) a very cool outdoor dining area with a full bar on the water. Chickpea fries are so good. Also, live music on the weekends.
Authentic Szechuan, not American Chinese takeout! Many vegan options. Hot pot on Wednesday nights is really fun. Tian Shui noodles are one of my favorites.
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Sichuan Kitchen
612 Congress StAuthentic Szechuan, not American Chinese takeout! Many vegan options. Hot pot on Wednesday nights is really fun. Tian Shui noodles are one of my favorites.
Provisions
Rite Aid
713 Congress StClosest drug store for any items you might need. 5 minute walk
Closest spot for groceries 2 minute walk.
Joe’s Super Variety - Craft Beer - Wine - Pizza - Sandwiches - Cigars
665 Congress StClosest spot for groceries 2 minute walk.
Whole Foods Market
2 Somerset St25 minute walk
Trader Joe's
87 Marginal Way25 minute walk
There are coin op machines in the basement of the building but if they are in use Soap Bubble is a great alternative. 5 minute walk.
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Soap Bubble Laundromat
68 Pine StThere are coin op machines in the basement of the building but if they are in use Soap Bubble is a great alternative. 5 minute walk.
Close by, groceries and produce comparable to Whole Foods. Great wine and cheese selection too! 5 Minute Walk
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Rosemont Market & Bakery
40 Pine StClose by, groceries and produce comparable to Whole Foods. Great wine and cheese selection too! 5 Minute Walk
Sightseeing
Take a ferry ride to Peaks Island. It's fun and inexpensive to go explore the island. It's also the easiest way to tour Casco Bay.
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I-Casco Bay Lines
56 Commercial StTake a ferry ride to Peaks Island. It's fun and inexpensive to go explore the island. It's also the easiest way to tour Casco Bay.
Iziko lezobuciko ze-Portland
7 Congress Sq5 minute walk, exhibits are always changing.
A great beach, scenic and quiet. Just across the bridge in South Portland, 10 minute drive.
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Willard Beach
A great beach, scenic and quiet. Just across the bridge in South Portland, 10 minute drive.
A small beach in downtown, scenic and convenient. It is small and can get busy. There is a nice walking/ running/ biking path around the eastern prom. 25 minute walk
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East End Beach
Eastern Promenade TrailA small beach in downtown, scenic and convenient. It is small and can get busy. There is a nice walking/ running/ biking path around the eastern prom. 25 minute walk
Large grassy park with ponds. It's a nice quiet place to read a book. 5 minute walk
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Deering Oaks Park
Large grassy park with ponds. It's a nice quiet place to read a book. 5 minute walk
Victoria Mansion is a much-loved Portland landmark but its significance extends far beyond Maine. Distinguished for its architecture and its extraordinary original interiors, it is among the most important historic homes of the nineteenth century anywhere in the nation. As an organization, our mission is to conserve, maintain, and restore this one-of-a-kind property, and share its history with the public.
https://victoriamansion.org
5 Minute walk.
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Victoria Mansion
109 Danforth StVictoria Mansion is a much-loved Portland landmark but its significance extends far beyond Maine. Distinguished for its architecture and its extraordinary original interiors, it is among the most important historic homes of the nineteenth century anywhere in the nation. As an organization, our mission is to conserve, maintain, and restore this one-of-a-kind property, and share its history with the public.
https://victoriamansion.org
5 Minute walk.
Scenic walking/ running/ biking path around Western Prom. 10 Minute Walk.
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Western Promenade Park
Valley StreetScenic walking/ running/ biking path around Western Prom. 10 Minute Walk.
Casablanca Cruises
18 Custom House WharfBooze cruise with live music, always fun!
https://casablancamaine.com/cruises/
Portland Paddle
1 Eastern PromenadeLive Music
Blue
650 Congress StLive Music Every Night 5 minute walk
Live music most nights. Check website for lineup. 15 Minute walk
https://www.portlandhouseofmusic.com
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Portland House of Music and Events (HOME)
25 Temple StLive music most nights. Check website for lineup. 15 Minute walk
https://www.portlandhouseofmusic.com
Live Music Venue 5 minute walk
https://www.statetheatreportland.com
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State Theater
609 Congress StLive Music Venue 5 minute walk
https://www.statetheatreportland.com
This is called Aura now, Portland's newest music venue. 20 Minute Walk
https://auramaine.com
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Aura
121 Center StThis is called Aura now, Portland's newest music venue. 20 Minute Walk
https://auramaine.com
Live Music Venue 15 Minute Walk
https://www.portcitymusichall.com
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Port City Music Hall
504 Congress StLive Music Venue 15 Minute Walk
https://www.portcitymusichall.com
Breweries
Very popular brewery at Thompsons Point very scenic. 25 minute walk
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Bissell Brothers
38 Resurgam PlVery popular brewery at Thompsons Point very scenic. 25 minute walk
My favorite, next to Rising Tide Brewing. They often have local food trucks.
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Austin Street Brewery
115 Fox StMy favorite, next to Rising Tide Brewing. They often have local food trucks.
Next to Austin St brewing nice outdoor space with food trucks
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Rising Tide Brewing Company
103 Fox StNext to Austin St brewing nice outdoor space with food trucks
Bunker Brewing Company
17 Westfield StClose to Bissell Brothers, 20 minute walk west.
about a quarter mile east of Austin St and Rising Tide. Small tasting room, Blue Lobster Wine next door as well!
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Lone Pine Brewing Company
219 Anderson Stabout a quarter mile east of Austin St and Rising Tide. Small tasting room, Blue Lobster Wine next door as well!
Fun brewery on the waterfront, also a distillery. 20 minute walk.
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Liquid Riot Bottling Company
250 Commercial StFun brewery on the waterfront, also a distillery. 20 minute walk.
A short drive or Uber, nice new tasting room, Gunnars Daughter Peanut Butter Milk Stout..... Yes please.
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Mast Landing Brewing Company
920 Main StA short drive or Uber, nice new tasting room, Gunnars Daughter Peanut Butter Milk Stout..... Yes please.
Wine Spots
Classy tasting room, local wines at Thompsons Point. 25 minute walk
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Cellardoor at The Point
127 Middle StreetClassy tasting room, local wines at Thompsons Point. 25 minute walk
Blue Lobster Urban Winery
219 Anderson StNew wine tasting room, next to Lone Pine brewing!
New wine tasting room in the East End. Nail salon across the street Paint Bar and decent sushi next door Benkay. 25 minute walk
Grippy Tannins
16 Middle StNew wine tasting room in the East End. Nail salon across the street Paint Bar and decent sushi next door Benkay. 25 minute walk