I want to quickly share our list of activities for a late-summer impromptu weekend trip to Maine because it was a delightful epicurean adventure.
We headed straight to Portland, ME, got in line at Eventide Oyster just before their 11am opening, snagging one of the last tables in this first 'shift'. We started with an assortment of oysters followed by a selection of small sea creations - Salmon Poke, Fried Oyster Bun, and the Brown Butter Lobster Roll -all starring their impossibly fresh seafood. I've heard mutterings of a possible journey down south to Boston and couldn't be more excited.
No longer starving, but not yet full. We headed over to the ever-booming Duckfat and ordered a large fry. While we waited for our deep fried Belgian goodies, we downed a quick beer next door at the East Ender's bar. Minutes later (hot, aromatic fries in hand) we drove over to Maine Mead Works - one of Portland's hidden gems. Each with a glass of the summer's seasonal mead, we sat and enjoyed our fries alongside the refreshing libation.
Soon, we headed in the direction of Ogunquit, stopping only at Tandem Coffee Roasters to grab a quick latte and the most delicious chocolate chip cookie I've had in forever. Arriving in Ogunquit shortly after we took along walk through the town center - in the direction of our dinner destination, Northern Union. About halfway there, we stopped in at Brix + Brine - a tucked away little outdoor bar and restaurant with a delightful cocktail menu. We shared a tasty fresh ricotta appetizer, a fresh cocktail followed by their daily rose selection.
We continued down the road and enjoyed a light dinner at Northern Union - a beautiful restaurant in a converted home. We finished the evening off back in the center of town at The Front Porch, with too many glasses of Chardonnay and never enough showtunes.
Salmon Poke at Eventide Oyster Co.
Cheese Plate at Northern Union