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Vinegar Hill: An Extraordinary Venue in Southern Maine

Inside of Vinegar Hill

Vinegar Hill Music Theatre is a music, comedy, film and lecture venue that is located in a late-1800s barn, with an exposed wooden structure. When you arrive, you enter through a garden gate into a courtyard complete with an outdoor bar and casual seating. The rustic elegance is quintessential New … [Read more...] about Vinegar Hill: An Extraordinary Venue in Southern Maine

Posted by William Behre on August 13, 2024 | Updated February 26, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Food & Drink · Free & Cheap

Kennebunkport’s Boathouse Restaurant

The Poke Bowl from the Boathouse in Kennebunk features fresh tuna and vegetables topped with crispy croutons.

Whenever we have out-of-town guests, the port's Boathouse Restaurant is one of our go-to spots. It's extensive menu and great location along the Kennebunk River provide ample stimulation for both the eyes and palette. In the summer months, the outside deck is a great spot to enjoy a meal or sip a … [Read more...] about Kennebunkport’s Boathouse Restaurant

Posted by William Behre on August 7, 2024 | Updated February 26, 2025 Filed Under: Food & Drink

Chez Rosa: Worth the Splurge

French Onion Soup from Chez Rosa

While the focus of Southern Maine on the Cheap is primarily about stretching your dollar, occasionally we write about finding value for your dollar, even when the price tag is more expensive. For example, we recently wrote about a visit to the Terrace at the the Cliff House, which, while not super … [Read more...] about Chez Rosa: Worth the Splurge

Posted by William Behre on August 4, 2024 | Updated February 25, 2025 Filed Under: Food & Drink · Southern Main on the Splurge

Enjoy the View from the Cliff House on the Cheap

Let's be honest, other than the free self parking, there is nothing inexpensive about the Cliff House, a high-end resort in Cape Neddick, just south of Ogunquit. The rooms are out of range for any frugal budget and the entrees at the restaurants are no where near cheap. Still, the resort boasts … [Read more...] about Enjoy the View from the Cliff House on the Cheap

Posted by William Behre on August 4, 2024 | Updated February 26, 2025 Filed Under: Food & Drink · Southern Main on the Splurge

Frinklepod Farm: A fantastic find in Arundel!

Frinklepod Farm Sign

This year, Maine's Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry began Maine Open Farm Day. It's like Maine Maple Weekend, but for farms. In all honesty, we missed the early announcement, so this event kind of snuck up on us this year. As a result, we only made it to one local farm. However, … [Read more...] about Frinklepod Farm: A fantastic find in Arundel!

Posted by William Behre on July 29, 2024 | Updated February 26, 2025 Filed Under: Fairs & Festivals · Family & Kids · Food & Drink · Fun Stuff · Green Living & Recycling Tagged With: dog friendly

Lunch at High Roller Lobster

A Flight of Lobster Rolls at High Roller Lobster

As part of our ongoing quest to find great places to eat with our pups, Sadie and Oscar, Leah and I spent a recent sunny afternoon at one of the outside tables at High Roller Lobster. The place was hopping. Even on a Tuesday midday there was a short wait. After about five minutes, we were seated … [Read more...] about Lunch at High Roller Lobster

Posted by William Behre on June 12, 2024 | Updated February 25, 2025 Filed Under: Food & Drink · Pets Tagged With: dog friendly

National Doughnut Day in Maine

Doughnuts cropped horizontal

The first Friday in June is always National Doughnut Day or Donut Day if you like to spell it that way. Either way, that means that Friday, June 7, 2024 is a day when you may be able to find free or cheap doughnuts/donuts in Maine. Where to go on National Donut Day in Maine When I'd included … [Read more...] about National Doughnut Day in Maine

Posted by Leah Ingram on June 6, 2024 | Updated February 26, 2025 Filed Under: Dining Deals · Food & Drink · Free & Cheap

Enjoying the Bitter End in Wells with Our Dogs

pulleys and rigging bitter end wells

Last Friday was a gorgeous evening and neither of us felt like cooking. We had been out a bunch that day so we also didn't want to leave our dogs Sadie and Oscar at home once again. So, we hopped in the car and headed up Route 1 in Wells looking for a great outdoor space to eat with the pups. … [Read more...] about Enjoying the Bitter End in Wells with Our Dogs

Posted by William Behre on June 2, 2024 | Updated February 21, 2025 Filed Under: Food & Drink · Pets Tagged With: dog friendly

Maine Blueberries

fresh wildblueberries in container wbana source

Whenever visiting my grandparents at their Maine home in the summer, we would often head out back to pick blueberries. No, they weren't blueberry farmers — actually, they were apple farmers. Instead, they had a patch of low bush blueberries growing naturally in their backyard. Even our dog Misty got … [Read more...] about Maine Blueberries

Posted by Leah Ingram on May 31, 2024 | Updated February 25, 2025 Filed Under: Fairs & Festivals · Food & Drink · Free & Cheap

How to Freeze Fresh Blueberries

frozen fresh blueberries

Did you know that 99 percent of fresh blueberries picked in Maine are sold frozen? In fact, most are frozen within 24 hours of picking. That's why if you've ever gotten fresh Maine blueberries and didn't want to have them go to waste, you need to learn how to freeze them. Also, just because you … [Read more...] about How to Freeze Fresh Blueberries

Posted by Leah Ingram on May 21, 2024 | Updated April 14, 2025 Filed Under: Food & Drink

Lobster Roll Smackdown! Which is better, Maine style or Connecticut style?

maine-and-connecticut-lobster-rolls-cape-elizabeth

It's an age-old question. Should lobster rolls be served cold with mayonnaise or warm with butter? You can help us decide by taking our survey. In short, there are basically two types of rolls. The Maine roll is served cold on a toasted split hot dog bun and slathered in a mayo sauce. The … [Read more...] about Lobster Roll Smackdown! Which is better, Maine style or Connecticut style?

Posted by William Behre on April 10, 2024 | Updated February 24, 2025 Filed Under: Food & Drink · Fun Stuff

March Madness Championship Best Maine Lobster Roll 2024 Updated

Bite into Maime champion maine lobster roll tournament bracket (Instagram Post)

Well, the people of Maine have spoken. And by an overwhelming majority, Bite Into Maine is the 2024 Champion for the Best Maine Lobster Roll. Here is the officially updated bracket showing Bite Into Maine as the winner! We've enjoyed Bite Into Maine lobster rolls at their food truck at … [Read more...] about March Madness Championship Best Maine Lobster Roll 2024 Updated

Posted by Leah Ingram on April 9, 2024 | Updated February 26, 2025 Filed Under: Food & Drink · Fun Stuff

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