Portland, Maine Adventures – Day 2
Early to bed, early to rise, makes AITA-folk healthy and wise! Day 2 in Portland began with a very early morning walk to the East End & Munjoy Hill neighborhoods, all the way to East End Beach, and back to Old Port/Wharf by following a railroad. Our favorite stops from DAY TWO of Portland-Exploration are as follows:
DUCKFAT: The “sister” spot to Hugo’s (from Day 1). Enjoyed a cone of divine fries cooked in duckfat (!) with truffle ketchup and garlic aioli and salads of fresh, local greens.
Eli Phant: An inviting and eclectic shop of hand-made, hand-printed goods by local and not-so-local artists/crafters! Owners Sally & Peter are two of our favorite new Portland people!
Ferdinand: Proprietress & artist extraordinaire, Diane Toepfer, offers an exciting array of letterpressed (Heidelberg! Yeah!!) goods, silkscreened shirts, and vintage finds in her East End storefront/studio.
Angela Adams: The storefront for designer Angela Adams. We love her vibrant patterns for textiles, rugs, and other home goods!
Two Fat Cats Bakery: The smells emanating from this bustling patisserie on India Street are beyond words. We drooled over pies and breads (made from scratch from organic/local ingredients), and dropped of a bit o’ ROOT for experimentation!
The Rosemount Market & Bakery: A happening spot right on top on Munjoy Hill fulfilled both coffee cravings and stomach rumblings. Enjoyed a cup of joe with a morning crowd of other twenty-somethings.
The Blue Spoon: Recommended by the ladies at Black Parrot, the Blue Spoon is a Portland Brunch must-visit!
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Portland, we leave you now, but only a little!
ROOT is now available (on shelves or by request) at spirits shops in Maine. Look for ROOT soon at select upcoming events in the Portland area, and quite soon at your favorite drinking & dining establishments!
