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Key to the New Biddeford
Cartographers of emerging culture dream of a map of the human heart. Biddeford is in play and invites discovery. Pay attention carefully. Your summer is at stake.
1. Alhadidi Market. The Middle East meets downtown Biddeford. Ahmet Alz says, “We have very nice samosas.” Halal meat, baklava, henna—a new adventure.
2. Briar & Bone. Inge Graham is a purveyor of curiosities and exciting oddities, “especially from the Victorian era.”
3 Part & Parcel. Wines, groceries, incredible curated goodies and rare treats in a streamlined space.
4 Coco Bar and Grill. “Everything’s homemade,” says Jose Manuel. Neon lights and festive decorations with fajitas, burritos, quesadillas to eat here or to go.
5 Fish & Whistle. “Our biggest seller is the fish and chips, of course,” says James Beard nominee Kate Hamm.
6 Jackrabbit Cafe. Nordic baked goods including Scandinavian sourdough French toast and smorrebrod sandwiches.
7 Layalina Middle Eastern Restaurant. “Unlike anything else you will find around here,” Talal Alzefiri says.
8 Lorne Wine. Wine, beer, and cider to enjoy by the glass or take home by the bottle.
9 Lucky Pigeon Brewing Co. Full spectrum of gluten-free ales from pale to blonde to red to brown.
10 Magnus on Water. This cocktail bar/restaurant is perched on the edge of forever. One specialty here is smoky mezcal-based drinks. “I love them,” a customer says. “They’re the closest I can get to meat without eating meat.”
11 Nibblesford. Local cheeses from Bradbury Mountain Blue to Polar Vortex.
12 OG’s Sandwich Shop. What’s old is new again. “My grandfather started this business back in 1948,” says co-owner George Ladakakos. Don’t miss the Italians!
13 Papous Pita. Greek goodies, expertly prepared.
14 Sacred Profane Brewery & Tankpub. Light and dark lagers inspired by the tankpubs of Czechia.
15 Sublime Taco. Mexican street food, California style.
16 The Dunn Bar. Irish eyes are smiling here.
17 Vickie’s Veggie Table. Vegan sandwiches, salads, smoothies, juices.
18 Ingenious Escape Games. The best way to break up a friend group since Monopoly.
19 SILK sugar + skin. Quality skincare, including the ancient Egyptian technique of sugaring.
20 The Lincoln Lofts. Live here, love it here.
21 ToGather Maine. Get your groove back at this wellness co-op offering dance cardio, hip-hop, and yoga classes.
22 The Lincoln Hotel. A wondrous transformation of the original mill.
23 Batson River Brewing & Distilling. At their newest outpost, on the lower level of the Lincoln Hotel, you can enjoy the architecture of the past while toasting to the future.
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Authentic. Maine.
Everything we do at Batson River is inspired by the heritage of our home state. From our thoughtfully crafted beers and creative cocktails made with our house spirits all the way to our elevated yet hearty New American Pub Fare. There’s a beauty in Maine that you don’t see elsewhere, and it is with this inspiration that we bring you the unique experience of Batson River Brewing & Disitilling.
