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Beat the crowds in Portland during the winter

Anthony Everett motors up to Portland, Maine, where he finds a hotbed of development on the outskirts of the city, and a lively food scene still growing downtown

Beat the crowds in Portland during the winter

Anthony Everett motors up to Portland, Maine, where he finds a hotbed of development on the outskirts of the city, and a lively food scene still growing downtown

AND WHEN WE LEARNED ABOUT A HOT SPOT ON THE EDGE OF THE CITY, WE GASSED UP AND GOT GOIN >> THE BEST PART ABOUT WINTER IN PORTLAND? NO CROWD THE CHANCE TO DINE AT MANY OF THE AWARD-WINNING RESTAURANTS. >> ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO GET A RESERVATION TO ANY THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE. IN THE WINTERTIME, IT MORE USER-FRIENDLY. PORTLAND IS HOME TO MORE THAN 300 SERIES. >> WE ARE COMING AT YOU WITH A LOT OF FOOD TODAY. >> MATT LEADS THE TOUR. >> DID NOT BE SHY. BEST METHOD, DIP RIGHT IN. >> WE WIND OUR WAY DOWNTOWN. WALKING THROUGH, THEY FILL UP ON SOUP, SUSHI AND LOBSTER ROLL. TOPPING IT ALL OFF, DESSERT. MOST PORTLAND VISITORS STAY IN THE OLD NEIGHBORHOOD, BUT LOCALS SAY TO STOP IN SOMEWHERE NEW. >> THEY SAY THAT THOMPSON’S POINT HAS CHANGED PORTLAND COMPLETELY. IT IS DRIVING PEOPLE TO EXPLORE OTHER PARTS OF THE AREA. >> ALL CALLING THOMPSON POINT HOME. >> THERE IS OFTEN A LINE AROUND THE CORNER. >> I NEVER HAD THIS BEFORE. I CAN SEE WHY IT IS SO POPULAR. >> NOW IS A BEAUTIFUL SPACE. WE HAVE A MARKET THAT WE HOST ONCE A MONTH. >> BUNDLE UP AND HEAD OUT TO THE RATE. >> IT RUNS FROM NOVEMBER THROUGH MARCH. IN THE SUMMERTIME, WE HOST SUMMER CONCERTS. >> A HOTEL WITH A STORIED PAST, LOCATED IN THE BUILDING THAT HOUSED THE PORTLAND PRESS HERALD. RATES DROP WITHIN 40% WINTER. THE PENTHOUSE SUITE IS MORE THAN 50% OFF IN THE WINTER. >> WE CALL IT OUR 701 PACKAGE. >> HISTORY IS LITERALLY WRITTEN ON THE WALLS. >> THEY CRASHED INTO THE LETTERS ON THE CARPETING. I LOVE THE ROOM NUMBERS. >> GUESTS SEE TYPEWRITERS EVERYWHERE, BUT THEY ARE MORE- THAN JUST PART OF THE DECOR.E- GRAB A QUICK BITE AT THE BAR OR A MEAL AT UNION RESTAURANT. >> IT FEATURES AN OPEN KITCHEN, SO YOU CAN HAVE A DINNER AND REALLY INTERACT WITH CHEF. >> A LOT OF THE LOCALS COME INTO CHECK OUT THE ART. IT IS TRULY OF VALUE FOR ANYONE LOOKING FOR THAT GETAWAY, ESPECIALLY IN THE WINTER. >> THEY LOOK SO GOOD, BUT IT IS NOT JUST ABOUT FOOD TOURS. >> IF YOU DO NOT HAVE TIME FOR BOTH, THE FOOD TOURS POINT OUT SOME OF THE LOCAL LANDMARKS AS WELL. SHAY
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Beat the crowds in Portland during the winter

Anthony Everett motors up to Portland, Maine, where he finds a hotbed of development on the outskirts of the city, and a lively food scene still growing downtown

Head out to Portland, Maine for your next winter getaway. With no crowds and lower prices, visitors can stop at one (or a few) of Portland’s eateries and breweries.Looking for a place to eat and don’t know where to start? Look no further than Maine Foodie Tours. With seven tours to choose from in Portland, stop in at a variety of local businesses and try the local fare.The first stop on our tour was Vervacious, where they sell a variety of spices and balsamic vinegar. A must-try is their blueberry balsamic vinegar. While there, the tour tried local mead from Portland Mead Works.From there the tour was off to The Holy Donut, where they make a variety of donuts out of mashed potatoes. This is a must-do spot during winter – during the summer months the line wraps around the block.Soup is always a good idea during the cold winter months. Scattoloni Bakery in Portland not only has tasty desserts, they have delicious soup! The tour tried their fish chowder and red pepper bliss soup.Located in the Portland Public Market House, people are buzzing about Mr. Tuna and their crabmeat rolls. They have a variety of other offerings too!A Maine food tour wouldn’t be complete without a traditional lobster roll at Andy’s Old Port Pub. Wash it down with a Maine craft beer to experience your lunch like a local.Maine’s history of ice harvesting comes alive at the whiskey bar, Independent Ice Company. Tourgoers sipped on a Bourbon Smash and sampled a meatloaf slider – wrapped in bacon of course!To top the tour off … dessert! Dean’s Sweets specializes in chocolates, truffles, and caramels. Tour-goers tried their chocolate sea-salt truffle and a Needham.Located in the old Portland Press Herald building, the Press Hotel will wow guests with its details. Old headlines line the hallways and spot old typewriters throughout the building. Take advantage of off-season rates. Even the penthouse suite is discounted (make sure to check out the private roof deck with views of Portland). Stop in to Inkwell Bar for a quiet bite or sit down at Union for a full meal that will please tourists and locals alike.Head to Portland and check out Thompson’s Point. About 10 minutes from the Old Port neighborhood, Thompson’s Point is home to Bissell Brothers Brewery, Cellardoor Winery, Stroudwater Distillery, Locally Sauced, and the Cryptozoology Museum. Events and concerts are held at Brick South and during the winter months ice skating is out on the point.
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Head out to Portland, Maine for your next winter getaway. With no crowds and lower prices, visitors can stop at one (or a few) of Portland’s eateries and breweries.

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Looking for a place to eat and don’t know where to start? Look no further than Maine Foodie Tours. With seven tours to choose from in Portland, stop in at a variety of local businesses and try the local fare.

The first stop on our tour was Vervacious, where they sell a variety of spices and balsamic vinegar. A must-try is their blueberry balsamic vinegar. While there, the tour tried local mead from Portland Mead Works.

From there the tour was off to The Holy Donut, where they make a variety of donuts out of mashed potatoes. This is a must-do spot during winter – during the summer months the line wraps around the block.

Soup is always a good idea during the cold winter months. Scattoloni Bakery in Portland not only has tasty desserts, they have delicious soup! The tour tried their fish chowder and red pepper bliss soup.

Located in the Portland Public Market House, people are buzzing about Mr. Tuna and their crabmeat rolls. They have a variety of other offerings too!

A Maine food tour wouldn’t be complete without a traditional lobster roll at Andy’s Old Port Pub. Wash it down with a Maine craft beer to experience your lunch like a local.

Maine’s history of ice harvesting comes alive at the whiskey bar, Independent Ice Company. Tourgoers sipped on a Bourbon Smash and sampled a meatloaf slider – wrapped in bacon of course!

To top the tour off … dessert! Dean’s Sweets specializes in chocolates, truffles, and caramels. Tour-goers tried their chocolate sea-salt truffle and a Needham.

Located in the old Portland Press Herald building, the Press Hotel will wow guests with its details. Old headlines line the hallways and spot old typewriters throughout the building. Take advantage of off-season rates. Even the penthouse suite is discounted (make sure to check out the private roof deck with views of Portland). Stop in to Inkwell Bar for a quiet bite or sit down at Union for a full meal that will please tourists and locals alike.

Head to Portland and check out Thompson’s Point. About 10 minutes from the Old Port neighborhood, Thompson’s Point is home to Bissell Brothers Brewery, Cellardoor Winery, Stroudwater Distillery, Locally Sauced, and the Cryptozoology Museum. Events and concerts are held at Brick South and during the winter months ice skating is out on the point.