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Thurston’s burgers good, but “wicked”? Not yet
A decent burger and scoop of custard from a Maine-based restaurant beats fast-food burgers from national chains any day. Read on
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Fresh & flavorful Chinese food in Freeport: Li’s Chinese Express food cart
In that most American of places, Maine's bustling beacon of capitalism – Freeport – Li's offers a fresh, warm taste of Asia. Read on
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Clams worth the trip (the rest lacks zip) at Jake’s Seafood in Wells
Everything we ordered was good, but other than the fried clams nothing was great. The clam chowder was thick with both clams and potatoes, but lacked zest. The bisque had great taste, but not much substance. If we could have combined the positive qualities of both, we would have had a winning chowder. Read on
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For sandwiches, summer vacation vibe: South Shore Marketplace in Standish
I love two things equally: a drive in the country and checking out new places to eat. Both were achieved with a recent trip to Standish for lunch at the South Shore Marketplace. Read on
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Hella Good Tacos cart: A little Mexico in Monument Square
I'm no taco expert, but these tacos remind me of the best tacos I've ever had, at a gas station in the farming town of Pescadero, California. And they are cheap: $2.25 for most varieties. Read on
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“The food was…underwhelming” at India Bazaar in Portland
How often have we dreamed of going down some small alley in a strange part of town and discovering a place that is so much better than its divey exterior? Where the food taps into our sense of adventure and the cook is working with amazing flavors and decades of knowledge passed down through the generations? I wish I could tell you that India Bazaar is such a place. It's not. Read on
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Gurnet Trading Co. in Brunswick – some of the freshest clams you’ll find in a shack
The Gurnet never feels like a tourist trap in part because you sense the presence of the water more than see it. The other reason is that most tourists are going to blow right by on their way down to Orr's and Bailey Islands. Read on
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Bleacher fare close to the beach: Slyders, Old Orchard Beach
Slyders is not really a restaurant. It’s an open-air dining patio with a baseball theme. The tables are shaped like home plate. There are no chairs. The idea is to eat while standing around, or grab it to go. Imagine you are standing under the bleachers at Fenway in right field. Read on
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Scenery, sounds, food specials make Rick’s Cafe in Naples a hot spot
– Amber Olesen is a freelance writer who lives in Westbrook History runs deep at Rick’s Cafe. Located in an old casino building on the causeway of Naples, its in a spot that has been known as the entertainment center of town since the building was completed in 1902. Back then, the big gatherings were… Read on