National Coffee Day is one of my favorite food holidays of the year. I mean, no disrespect to National Doughnut Day or National Bagel Day. However, coffee is something I drink every day. Literally. So the idea of being able to get a cup for free or cheap is always a highlight for me. When is … [Read more...] about Where to Get Free and Cheap Coffee on National Coffee Day
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Visiting Maine’s Cider Houses
My mother grew up on an apple orchard in Northwest York County. My grandfather — her father — was an apple farmer his whole life. So, to me, Maine has always been a state uniquely aligned with apple growing. Of course, Maine is also well-known for its native fruit, the blueberry, as well as its … [Read more...] about Visiting Maine’s Cider Houses
Trivia Night at Pepper’s Landing
For the longest time, Thursday trivia at Feile in Wells was our go-to weekly event. However, a schedule conflict forced us to switch nights, so we moved to Tuesday's at Pepper's Landing in Ogunquit. The food is excellent albeit a bit more expensive than Feile. Matt, the trivia master, has a … [Read more...] about Trivia Night at Pepper’s Landing
The Garden Street Bowl and Crotux Resaurant
Right off of Main Street in Kennebunk, you will find the Garden Street Bowl. Inside this nondescript brick building are bowling lanes, a pub and a small arcade -- all thing that you might expect in a bowling alley. Surprisingly, you will also find Crotux, a very good moderately-priced restaurant, … [Read more...] about The Garden Street Bowl and Crotux Resaurant
Federal Jack’s
Located where Kennebunk and a Kennebunkport meet, Federal Jacks is at the center of the lower village and Dock Square. Overlooking the docks along the Kennebunk River, it offers a variety of pub food and seafood. Last year, during the winter it had trivia is on Wednesdays. Not sure if this is … [Read more...] about Federal Jack’s
Upstairs at the Front Porch
It's loud and it's fun. Go upstairs at the Front Porch for a great time around the piano. In the summer there is live music seven days a week. Get a drink and a snack and sing along. … [Read more...] about Upstairs at the Front Porch
Feile Irish Pub
Go to Feile and order the fish and chips. It's that simple really. This dish at this Irish pub is not one of those dainty lightly battered offering. It is huge. It is a bit heavy. It is very good. If Cheers were an Irish pub, it would be Feile. The staff is friendly. The atmosphere is fun and … [Read more...] about Feile Irish Pub
Vinegar Hill: An Extraordinary Venue in Southern Maine
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
Kennebunkport’s Boathouse Restaurant
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
Chez Rosa: Worth the Splurge
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
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
Frinklepod Farm: A fantastic find in Arundel!
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!