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PORTLAND
CULINARY EXPLORATION IN MAINE
PORTLAND, ME = LOBSTER TOWN USA
An early American fishing village, that has kept a lot of its old world charm. Portland is known for amazingly fresh seafood, in particular Lobster. And when in Maine you have an obligation to get messy eating a whole lobster or roll your sleeves up and have a roll or two. Enjoy my picks, and eat like a local New Englander.
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The Pig
PIG'S PICKS
Where to crack some Lobster shell & eat seafood in Portland, ME
DUCK FAT
PIG SCORE: 4.0 / 4.0
WHAT: EUROPEAN SANDWICH SHOP
PRICE: $ - $$
PAYMENT : Credit/Cash
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WHAT TO ORDER:
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Duck fat fries
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Pountine
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Duck fat milkshake
WHY: Fries fried in duck fat, fries fried in duck fat, fries fried in duck fat!!!!
DOCKS SEAFOOD
PIG SCORE: 3.9 / 4.0
WHAT: MAINE LOBSTER HOUSE
PRICE: $$ - $$$
PAYMENT: Credit/Cash
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WHAT TO ORDER:
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Lobster with butter
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Cod Rueben
WHY: The Lobster is fresh, boiling them right out the back door, really great summer sides, and something for everyone. I loved the plastic lobster bibs, and bucket for all the discarded red body parts. Get ready for a messy meal.
BITE INTO MAINE
PIG SCORE: 3.9 / 4.0
WHAT: FOOD TRUCK LOBSTER ROLL
PRICE: $ - $$
PAYMENT: Credit/Cash
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WHAT TO ORDER:
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Lobster roll
WHY: Wicked good lobster rolls from a tiny little food truck. Located in a state park gives this place a great view to enjoy your lunch.
ALLAGASH BREWING COMPANY
PIG SCORE: 3.9 / 4.0
WHAT: FREE FLIGHTS OF BEER
PRICE: FREE
PAYMENT: Credit/Cash
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WHAT TO ORDER:
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A free flight!
WHY: the free flight is a nice treat, but they are brewing some top notch Belgian style beer, that you can enjoy in their beir garden and pick up some of their beer.
STONEWALL KITCHEN CAFE
PIG SCORE: 3.8 / 4.0
WHAT: MAINE SANDWICH SHOP
PRICE: $$
PAYMENT: Credit/Cash
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WHAT TO ORDER:
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Lobster roll
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Lobster BLT
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Brie & Ham sandwich
WHY: One of the best lobster sandwiches I had, this was juicy, sweet, salty and plain delicious. A bit of a drive, but if you like shopping for culinary gadjets this is your place.
EVENTIDE OYSTER COMPANY
PIG SCORE: 3.8 / 4.0
WHAT: SEAFOOD HOUSE
PRICE: $$ - $$$
PAYMENT: Credit/Cash
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WHAT TO ORDER:
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Lobster roll
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Oysters on the half shell
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New England clam bake
WHY: Super fresh New England style seafood. Lobster, east coast oysters, clam bakes. This is a popular spot, so get ready to wait, because it wont be a shortlist for tables.
PALACE DINER
PIG SCORE: 3.7 / 4.0
WHAT: A 90 YEAR OLD DINER CAR
PRICE: $$
PAYMENT: Cash only
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WHAT TO ORDER:
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Buttermilk flapjacks
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The deluxe sandwich
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Palais Royal with fries
WHY: This is only one of two of Pollard diner cars in the country. This one has been in the same location for the last 90 years, and on it's sixth set of owners. But they are still pumping out great homemade breakfast and lunch
