Monday, January 25, 2010

Specialty Coffee!

Coffee By Design offers quite possibility the best coffee in town! Located at 43 Washington Ave, this charming coffee house is on a mission to educate people about speciality coffee and to create the best coffee drinking experience possible for their customers. They are committed to operating a professional espresso/coffee bar coffee micro-roastery that meets the highest standards. Stop by their Washington Ave location or their newest location inside LLBean in Freeport. If you can't stop in, you can order their coffee online. For more information, visit: www.coffeebydesign.com

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

A Setting Like No Other....Grace


You'll take a step back in time upon entering Grace, the former Chestnut Street United Methodist Church, which now is home to a stunning 175 seat restaurant nestled in Portland's downtown. Owners, Peter & Anne Verrill painstakingly restored the circa 1856-75 building inside and out, while maintaining the historic character. If you are looking for an evening of dining with an atmosphere like no other, stop by Grace. Visit their website at: www.restaurantgrace.com

Monday, January 11, 2010

Miss Portland Diner

A Portland landmark!
Miss Portland diner, crafted in 1949 by the Worcester Lunch Car Company, and labeled as car #818, was originally located on Forest Avenue from 1949 to 1964. It was moved to 49 Marginal Way until it closed in 2004. She was re-opened and carefully renovated by Tom Manning, a Portland native, in October 2008.
The diner is known for her unique ambiance & good food at reasonable prices. Breakfast is served all day! Stop by! www.missportlanddiner.com

Monday, January 4, 2010

One Longfellow Square


Portland's Premier Arts Venue!
One Longfellow Square host an array of live music, theater, film, dance, and community events. Purchased locally in 2006 from the Center for Cultural Exchange, and is now emerging as one of Portland's most engaging & dynamic art venues. Conveniently located on the corners of State Street and Congress St, this is one Portland venue you shouldn't miss.  Check out their site for the long list of events! http://www.onelongfellowsquare.com/