Jess And Chris's Guidebook

Jess
Jess And Chris's Guidebook

Portland Food Scene

The Saturday and Wednesday markets are a must if you love sampling local food! The Saturday market is especially busy! We recommend arriving early!
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Portland Farmers' Market
92 Deering Ave
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The Saturday and Wednesday markets are a must if you love sampling local food! The Saturday market is especially busy! We recommend arriving early!
One of our favorite restaurants in Portland!
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Central Provisions
414 Fore St
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One of our favorite restaurants in Portland!
A bit more of an upscale vibe compared to Central Provisions ... excellent food!
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The Press Hotel, Autograph Collection
119 Exchange St
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A bit more of an upscale vibe compared to Central Provisions ... excellent food!
We haven’t been here yet, but our friends are raving about the creative desserts and drinks at this new foodie haven!
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Gross Confection Bar
172 Middle St
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We haven’t been here yet, but our friends are raving about the creative desserts and drinks at this new foodie haven!
The fries! Oh the fries!
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Duckfat
43 Middle St
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The fries! Oh the fries!
Excellent and unique sushi!
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Mr. Tuna
28 Monument Sq
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Excellent and unique sushi!
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Cong Tu Bot
57 Washington Ave
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Bao Bao Dumpling House
133 Spring St
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Great seafood!
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Street & Co
33 Wharf St
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Great seafood!

Beaches and Parks

Portland’s most iconic lighthouse, gorgeous ocean views and gardens ... plus it’s only two miles from our house!
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Fort Williamsi park
1000 Shore Rd
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Portland’s most iconic lighthouse, gorgeous ocean views and gardens ... plus it’s only two miles from our house!
This place is far more beautiful than these photos ... worth exploring ... and it’s a lovely and easy fifteen minute drive from our house!
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Two Lightsi osariigi park
7 Tower Dr
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This place is far more beautiful than these photos ... worth exploring ... and it’s a lovely and easy fifteen minute drive from our house!
Lovely beach that attracts surfers and boogie boarders
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Higgins Beach
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Lovely beach that attracts surfers and boogie boarders
Another great beach for surfers and boogie boarders! This one also includes the cliff walk which is simply stunning, although a bit challenging for those who are unsteady on their feet.
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Scarborough Beach
Black Point Rd
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Another great beach for surfers and boogie boarders! This one also includes the cliff walk which is simply stunning, although a bit challenging for those who are unsteady on their feet.
Willard Beach is thought to be the coldest beach in Casco Bay! A most refreshing swim! And it is only a two minute walk from our house! If you love dogs, walk down and get your fix from 7-9am and 7-9pm all summer long!
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Willard Beach
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Willard Beach is thought to be the coldest beach in Casco Bay! A most refreshing swim! And it is only a two minute walk from our house! If you love dogs, walk down and get your fix from 7-9am and 7-9pm all summer long!
We regularly like to walk 1.5 miles along the water towards this petite lighthouse and a gorgeous view of the Portland skyline! It’s especially pretty at night with the city lights shimmering on the water! Also a great place to watch the sunset..
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Bug Light
South Portland Greenbelt Pathway
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We regularly like to walk 1.5 miles along the water towards this petite lighthouse and a gorgeous view of the Portland skyline! It’s especially pretty at night with the city lights shimmering on the water! Also a great place to watch the sunset..
Right next to Two Lights. This is one of our favorite local walks! Bonus points if you find the trail to the more private beach with purple sand!
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Crescent Beachi osariiklik park
109 Bowery Beach Rd
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Right next to Two Lights. This is one of our favorite local walks! Bonus points if you find the trail to the more private beach with purple sand!

Nightlife

Portland’s best bars and nightlife
If you’re visiting on a Friday night and want to dance to some 80’s tunes with a variety of playful locals in a bizarre club ... dress as if it’s 1980 and you’ll get in for free!
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Bubba's Sulky Lounge
92 Portland St
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If you’re visiting on a Friday night and want to dance to some 80’s tunes with a variety of playful locals in a bizarre club ... dress as if it’s 1980 and you’ll get in for free!
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Novare Res Bier Cafe
4 Canal Plaza
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Unusual and exceptional cocktails with a fantastic menu of mocktails for those who are avoiding alcohol.
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Vena's Fizz House
90 Fore St
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Unusual and exceptional cocktails with a fantastic menu of mocktails for those who are avoiding alcohol.
Great eclectic music venue and visual art gallery
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SPACE
534-538 Congress St
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Great eclectic music venue and visual art gallery
Folk and Jazz Club
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Blue
650 Congress St
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Folk and Jazz Club
Hard Rock Club
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Geno's Rock Club
625 Congress St
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Hard Rock Club
Two floors of arcade and pinball games! Excellent drinks and snacks. Such a fun place!
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Acadia National Bar
504 Congress St
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Two floors of arcade and pinball games! Excellent drinks and snacks. Such a fun place!
Really creative cocktails with great views
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Luna Rooftop Bar
285 Commercial Street
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Really creative cocktails with great views

Pizza

Right next to Casco Bay Lines this place has excellent pizza which you can eat while enjoying views of Casco Bay!
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Flatbread Company
72 Commercial St
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Right next to Casco Bay Lines this place has excellent pizza which you can eat while enjoying views of Casco Bay!
Delicious pizza on Portland’s West End... we recommend walking it off with a little foot tour of the neighborhood ... the West End contains some of Portland’s oldest and finest homes ...
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Bonobo
46 Pine St
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Delicious pizza on Portland’s West End... we recommend walking it off with a little foot tour of the neighborhood ... the West End contains some of Portland’s oldest and finest homes ...
We love the pizza and atmosphere here
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Slab
25 Preble St
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We love the pizza and atmosphere here

Willard Beach Eats

Great dining and snacking options within walking distance from our house!
Delicious bagels (voted best in Portland) , pastries, salads and sandwiches .... just a short walk from our house!
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Scratch Baking Co
416 Preble St
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Delicious bagels (voted best in Portland) , pastries, salads and sandwiches .... just a short walk from our house!
Incredible ice cream! Salted caramel is a top seller, but every flavor is delicious ...seriously, this ice cream is amazing ...don’t miss it!
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Willard Scoops
429 Preble St
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Incredible ice cream! Salted caramel is a top seller, but every flavor is delicious ...seriously, this ice cream is amazing ...don’t miss it!
Our favorite pizza in Portland now has recently opened up shop just down the road! We regularly order the mashed potato and bacon, but all the pies are delicious!
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OTTO
576 Congress St
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Our favorite pizza in Portland now has recently opened up shop just down the road! We regularly order the mashed potato and bacon, but all the pies are delicious!
Fine dining, great cocktails and very close to our house
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Davids 388 Restaurant
388 Cottage Rd
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Fine dining, great cocktails and very close to our house
Hearty food, relaxed vibe
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Elsmere BBQ and Wood Grill
448 Cottage Rd
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Hearty food, relaxed vibe

Neighborhood Coffee

Coffee options that are a short walk or drive from our house
This one is kinda far away ... a few miles into Portland ... but it’s Jess’s favorite coffee in town!
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Speckled Ax
567 Congress St
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This one is kinda far away ... a few miles into Portland ... but it’s Jess’s favorite coffee in town!
We’ve had a few guests say they enjoyed sipping coffee at this cafe
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Omi's Coffee Shop
372 Cottage Rd
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We’ve had a few guests say they enjoyed sipping coffee at this cafe
Nice strong coffee and whoopie pies!
Rwanda Bean Company
290 Cottage Rd
Nice strong coffee and whoopie pies!

Live Theater

Great live theater super close to our house!
Mad Horse Theatre
24 Mosher St
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The Portland Players
420 Cottage Rd
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