Dining Guide

Portland Stage Holiday SHowS

. A Christmas Carol Top: Bodhi Ouellette and Paul Barry. Cast of Bottom: Dustin Tucker. All photos by Darren Setlow. by Charles Dickens

NOV 27 - DEC 24

David Sedaris’

NOV 27 - DEC 20 PORTLANDSTAGE

where great theater lives For Tickets: 207.774.0465 www.portlandstage.org

2 dine In is a specialized culinary courier service delivering over 15 restaurants to Portland, South Portland, Westbrook, Scarborough, and Cape Elizabeth. Order by telephone or the user-friendly website, and experience how easy and quick it is to dine at home or the office! Lunch MondayFriday 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., dinner Sunday-Thursday 5-9 p.m., Friday-Saturday 5-10 p.m. 2dinein.com, 779-DINE (3463) 51 Wharf Indulge in Chef Tom Johnson’s avantgarde cuisine, featuring exceptionally creative courses, local ingredients in a from-scratch kitchen, the freshest seafood including local Maine lobster, and a menu with savory chicken, steak, and pasta. Available for private parties and events. 51 Wharf Street in Portland’s Old Port. 51wharf.com, 774-1151 * anthony’s Italian Kitchen, 151 Middle Street, lower level, Portland. Voted “Best in Portland” three years in a row. Pizza, pasta, and sandwiches. All homemade recipes, including lasagna, chicken parmesan, eggplant parmesan, meatballs, and Italian sausages. Variety of hot and cold sandwiches. Beer and wine. Catering available. 774-8668 * Beale Street Barbeque continues a tradition of eclectic American cuisine at their new location in South Portland. Still serving the best hardwoodsmoked and grilled meats, poultry, fish, and seafood, as well as tasty appetizers, specialty sandwiches, salads, and creative daily lunch and dinner specials. Full bar featuring Maine microbrews on tap. No reservations needed, children welcome. Open all day, every day at 725 Broadway in South Portland. mainebbq.com 767-0130 Becky’s at 390 Commercial Street, featured in Esquire and recommended by Rachael Ray, is “a slice of diner heaven,” according to Gourmet. Serving classic diner fare within the call of gulls, it’s Maine’s best familyfriendly place to keep it real. Open 4 a.m.-9 p.m., 7 days a week. 773-7070 BiBo’s Madd apple Café is located at 23 Forest Avenue, Portland, in the heart of the Arts District. Focusing on creative, affordable cuisine with an eclectic wine list to match, served in a bright casual atmosphere. Lunch WednesdayFriday 11:30-2, brunch Saturday and Sunday 11-2 and dinner Wednesday-Saturday 5:30-close. Menus change with the local growing season. bibosportland.com, 774-9698 * Billy’s Chowder House makes seafood dreams come true, serving the freshest seafood around, whether you like it fried, grilled, broiled, stuffed, or over pasta. The chowders are all homemade and the lobster rolls have been featured in Bon Appétit. Located at 216 Mile Road in Wells, and surrounded by the Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge. billyschowderhouse.com, 646-7558 the Black tie Market and Bistro will satisfy anyone’s craving for great food served with flair and fun. Now serving light breakfasts and lunches, and everything you need to entertain at home. Madeto-order paninis and wraps, soups, home-baked desserts and fresh salads. Try our candy bar, gelato, or a great bottle of wine. Now hosting wine tastings! theblacktieco.com, 756-6230 Clementine restaurant located at 44 Maine Street in Brunswick. Chef-Owner Dana Robicheaw offers the culinary expertise that he acquired at Johnson and Wales and other Portland fine dining establishments. Clementine offers exquisite food and fine wine in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for a multi-course tasting menu for parties of two: $45 /person or $60/person with paired wines. Open Tuesday-Sunday 5-9 p.m. 721-9800, clementinemaine.com Cleonice Chef Richard Hanson presents the cuisine of the Mediterranean prepared from the finest local ingredients. Cleonice offers both delicious cuisine and affordable selections for lunch and dinner in the casually sophisticated atmosphere of the landmark Lucini Building. Nominated for the James Beard Award two years in a row. 112 Main Street in Ellsworth. Visit cleonice.com or call 664-7554. diMillo’s Floating restaurant offers the freshest lobster, seafood, Black Angus cuts of beef, Italian fare, and more. Located on Commercial Street in the Old Port, DiMillo’s offers fabulous water views of Portland Harbor from every table. Try our famous clam or haddock chowder, lobster stew, or one of our delicious salads. Serving from 11 a.m. Enjoy our famous Lobster Roll. Visit us at www.dimillos.com or call 772-2216. the dogfish Bar & Grille, 128 Free Street, Portland, 772-5483, and the dogfish Cafe, 953 Congress Street, Portland, 253-5400. “Great food, drink, and service in a casual and unpretentious atmosphere.” The Cafe (Monday-Saturday lunch and dinner, and Sunday Brunch) offers a more intimate setting while the Bar & Grille (open daily at 11:30 a.m.) offers live music Wednesday-Saturday nights. For a real local feel, reasonable prices, and great food, check out either one or both! thedogfishcompany.com Eve’s at the Garden, 468 Fore Street, Portland, promises a unique experience and a fresh, local approach to food. Chef Earl Anthony Morse and his team utilize products from Maine’s coastal waters and farms: jumbo diver-harvested scallops, naturallyraised organic pork and beef, sustainably-raised fish and shellfish, and fresh Maine lobster. Free valet parking during dinner. Lunch 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., dinner 5-9:30 p.m. portlandharborhotel.com, 523-2040 the Farmer’s table American bistro supports the local farming and fishing community. Specialties include locally-raised Angus beef, fresh Maine lobster roll, “right-off-the-boat” beer-battered haddock, and fresh-roasted turkey club, all prepared by chef Jeff Landry. Open Tuesday – Friday 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 205 Commercial Street, Portland. 841-9114 Fish Bones american Grill is a casual upscale restaurant offering American cuisine with a multinational flair. Techniques include light grilling, sautéing, and use of homemade food paints to further enhance our plated creations. Located in the heart of Lewiston in the historic Bates Mill complex, Fish Bones offers dinner Tuesday through Saturday, and Sunday brunch. Come get hooked! fishbonesmaine.com, 333-3663 * the Fishermen’s net a full-service fish market featuring an assortment of fresh seafood supporting Maine’s local fishermen. Also offering an extensive take-out menu and lobsters steamed to go, Fishermen’s Net will satisfy all of your seafood cravings. For your convenience, offering platters, entrees and chowders. Call ahead to order. Special orders welcome. 59 Portland Road, Gray, 657-FISH (3474) G & r diMillo’s Bayside 118 Preble Street, Portland. You’ll find a comfortable sports bar with excellent food! Catch the season’s most exciting