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USA : PORTLAND - November 2008
Go Shop
KNITWIT
( 247A Congress St. Tel. 207-774-6444 )
www.yarnonthebrain.com Knit while you sip coffee in the café or browse the rich selection of yarns and patterns at this funky neighborhood boutique, which offers materials and homespun advice for knitters of all sorts.
( 247A Congress St. Tel. 207-774-6444 )
www.yarnonthebrain.com Knit while you sip coffee in the café or browse the rich selection of yarns and patterns at this funky neighborhood boutique, which offers materials and homespun advice for knitters of all sorts.
MAINE POTTERS MARKET
( 376 Fore St. Tel. 207-774-1633 )
www.mainepottersmarket.com Maines largest pottery cooperative sells the best that Portland crafters have to offer, with one-of-a-kind pottery in a variety of styles as well as handmade jewelry and cutting boards made from recycled wood.
( 376 Fore St. Tel. 207-774-1633 )
www.mainepottersmarket.com Maines largest pottery cooperative sells the best that Portland crafters have to offer, with one-of-a-kind pottery in a variety of styles as well as handmade jewelry and cutting boards made from recycled wood.
SEA BAGS
( 24 Custom House Wharf. Tel. 888-210-4244 )
www.seabags.com This unusual harborside shop offers handy, durable totes made from recycled sails. From the high seas to high fashion, the nautical bags have been highlighted in Vanity Fair and Vogue.
( 24 Custom House Wharf. Tel. 888-210-4244 )
www.seabags.com This unusual harborside shop offers handy, durable totes made from recycled sails. From the high seas to high fashion, the nautical bags have been highlighted in Vanity Fair and Vogue.
Go See
PORTLAND MUSEUM OF ART
( 7 Congress Sq. Tel. 207-775-6148 )
www.portlandmuseum.org Head to the museum early for its popular Sunday jazz breakfast series, which offers a feast for the senses from 10:30am until noon. Hear the rhythms of local performers, taste the fresh bagels and coffee, and spend the rest of the day enjoying the artwork.
( 7 Congress Sq. Tel. 207-775-6148 )
www.portlandmuseum.org Head to the museum early for its popular Sunday jazz breakfast series, which offers a feast for the senses from 10:30am until noon. Hear the rhythms of local performers, taste the fresh bagels and coffee, and spend the rest of the day enjoying the artwork.
PORTLAND PIRATES
( At the Cumberland County Civic Center 1 Civic Center Sq. Tel. 207-828-4665 )
www.portlandpirates.com An affiliate of the Buffalo Sabres, this AHL ice hockey team plays at home every Saturday night this month starting Nov. 8. Get a meal beforehand at a downtown restaurant and make an evening of it.
( At the Cumberland County Civic Center 1 Civic Center Sq. Tel. 207-828-4665 )
www.portlandpirates.com An affiliate of the Buffalo Sabres, this AHL ice hockey team plays at home every Saturday night this month starting Nov. 8. Get a meal beforehand at a downtown restaurant and make an evening of it.
PORTLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
( At Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St. Tel. 207-773-6128 )
www.portlandsymphony.com The orchestras Classical Mystery Tour offers pop songs by The Beatles like youve never heard them before. The concerts are Nov. 15 at 7:30pm and Nov. 16 at 2:30pm.
( At Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St. Tel. 207-773-6128 )
www.portlandsymphony.com The orchestras Classical Mystery Tour offers pop songs by The Beatles like youve never heard them before. The concerts are Nov. 15 at 7:30pm and Nov. 16 at 2:30pm.
Go Eat
NORMS EAST END GRILL
( 47 Middle St. Tel. 207-253-1700 )
Head up the steep flight of stairs for the best tables at Norms, an ultra-casual American restaurant and bar where diners can enjoy black bean soup, ribs, and fried chicken and biscuits topped with gravy. $$
( 47 Middle St. Tel. 207-253-1700 )
Head up the steep flight of stairs for the best tables at Norms, an ultra-casual American restaurant and bar where diners can enjoy black bean soup, ribs, and fried chicken and biscuits topped with gravy. $$
ONATURALS
( 83 Exchange St. Tel. 207-321-2050 )
www.onaturals.com ONaturals puts a modern, delicious twist on old-style health food restaurants. Organic salads, Asian noodles and flatbread sandwiches are made to order, and the fountain sodas are all-natural. Expect short lines at lunch. $
( 83 Exchange St. Tel. 207-321-2050 )
www.onaturals.com ONaturals puts a modern, delicious twist on old-style health food restaurants. Organic salads, Asian noodles and flatbread sandwiches are made to order, and the fountain sodas are all-natural. Expect short lines at lunch. $
STREET & COMPANY
( 33 Wharf St. Tel. 207-775-0887 )
Located on a cobblestone road near the waterfront, Street & Company seeks to transport diners to a simpler, more rustic time. It specializes in simply prepared fish served in iron skillets directly from the stove. $$$$
( 33 Wharf St. Tel. 207-775-0887 )
Located on a cobblestone road near the waterfront, Street & Company seeks to transport diners to a simpler, more rustic time. It specializes in simply prepared fish served in iron skillets directly from the stove. $$$$
Go Party
RÍ RÁ
( 72 Commercial St. Tel. 207-761-4446 )
www.rira.com In a city filled with Irish-themed bars, Rí Rá stands out for its beer selections, toasty fireplaces and waterfront location next to Portland Harbor. Are you a trivia buff? Dont miss the Tuesday night contests.
( 72 Commercial St. Tel. 207-761-4446 )
www.rira.com In a city filled with Irish-themed bars, Rí Rá stands out for its beer selections, toasty fireplaces and waterfront location next to Portland Harbor. Are you a trivia buff? Dont miss the Tuesday night contests.
RIVALRIES
( 10 Cotton St. Tel. 207-774-6044 )
www.rivalriesportland.com With TVs everywhere and lots of tasty bar food, Rivalries is a great place to park yourself during football season. Patriots fans pack the huge bar and the balcony section overlooking it.
( 10 Cotton St. Tel. 207-774-6044 )
www.rivalriesportland.com With TVs everywhere and lots of tasty bar food, Rivalries is a great place to park yourself during football season. Patriots fans pack the huge bar and the balcony section overlooking it.
Go Day-Tripping
BRADBURY MOUNTAIN STATE PARK
( 20 miles north of Portland Pownal, ME. )
www.bradburymountain.com For panoramic views of mountains and the ocean, climb Bradbury Mountain, just a short drive from Freeports popular retail district. It takes about 20 minutes to hike to the summit of this easy-to-climb peak.
( 20 miles north of Portland Pownal, ME. )
www.bradburymountain.com For panoramic views of mountains and the ocean, climb Bradbury Mountain, just a short drive from Freeports popular retail district. It takes about 20 minutes to hike to the summit of this easy-to-climb peak.
Fun Fact!
Maines Aroostook County has a larger land area than Connecticut and Rhode Island combined.Compiled by LINDA FULLERTON
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