Portland Old Port

04/11/2022

Seaweed Week Festival 2022 Kicks Off in April - Portland Old Port

The 4th annual statewide food and drink festival Seaweed Week begins April 22nd, 2022. 🌿 Celebrating Maine’s kelp harvest, Seaweed Week will feature special events, one-time-only menus, and limited-edition items from local bars, restaurants, brewers, bakers, and more.

Participating bars and restaurants include:
Blyth & Burrows
The Thirsty Pig
SoPo Seafood Market & Raw Bar
Maine Oyster Company
Maine Craft Distilling
Mr. Tuna
... and more!

The 4th annual statewide food and drink festival Seaweed Week begins April 22nd, 2022. Celebrating Maine’s kelp harvest, Seaweed Week will feature special events, one-time-only menus and limited-edition items from local bars, restaurants, brewers, bakers and more.

04/09/2022

The bee's knees! 🐝 The bees have emerged on The Press Hotel's rooftop honey bee hive!

Their smallest staff members, these pollinators produce uber-local honey that not only sweetens your next bite at UNION Restaurant and Inkwell Lounge but helps support the future of Portland’s ecosystem. The hives should be open and fully functioning by early next month.

📸: The Press Hotel

04/08/2022

The Weekend Guide: April 8th-10th, 2022

This weekend in Portland brings a springtime concert featuring a Blue legend, a craft beer festival celebrating women brewers, a cozy Sunday brunch, and more!

Check it all out in this week's Portland Old Port Weekend Guide.

https://www.portlandoldport.com/the-weekend-guide-april-8th-10th-2022/

04/08/2022

Portland, it's Friday. Are you ready to rock?? 🤘

You know there's a great line-up of music all weekend. Check it out on our Events Calendar: https://bit.ly/3DTsiDW

📸: @errantlens

04/07/2022

Always something special at Shays Grill Pub...

On special today (with a limited few!!) is their Buttermilk fried chicken, topped with a deep-fried mac n cheese square, tomatoes, ranch, and buffalo drizzle. Too good to not share, but no matter what you order at Shay's it's bound to be 🔥. Go check them out!

Oh! How could we forget? Thursdays at Shay's are $3.00 House Wine (Cabernet or Chardonnay) from 4PM - CL. 🍷

📸: Shays Grill Pub

04/07/2022

Coming Soon: Bar Futo and Twelve Give A Sneak Peek of Future Restaurants with Collaboration Dinner - Portland Old Port

Two of Portland's highly anticipated restaurant openings, Twelve and Bar Futo will be giving a lucky few a special sneak peek of what's to come with an exciting collaborative dinner set for May.

Two of Portland's highly anticipated restaurant openings, Twelve and Bar Futo will be giving a lucky few a special sneak peek of what's to come with an exciting collaborative dinner in May, 2022.

04/07/2022

Where to Celebrate National Beer Day in Portland, Maine - Portland Old Port

Happy National Beer Day!🍻 Here’s our list of breweries, beer bars, and beer stores in Portland, Maine that can help you celebrate accordingly today.

List includes:
Gritty McDuff's Portland
Oxbow Blending & Bottling
Rising Tide Brewing Company
Portland Beer Hub
...and more!

Where to celebrate National Beer Day in Portland, Maine, including breweries, beer bars, and retail beer stores.

04/06/2022

Always hard at work on the waterfront. #TheMaineWay

📸: @robkarosisphoto

04/05/2022

Easter & Passover Takeout, Dine In and Events in Portland, Maine!

It’s time to hop right into Easter and Passover! 🐰 Here’s the start of our Easter and Passover takeout and pre-order options, dine-in specials, and events! More to come.

Includes:
Two Fat Cats Bakery
Standard Baking Co
The Yard
Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine
...and more!

It’s time to hop right into Easter and Passover with our list of takeout, dine-in, and event options in Portland, ME.

04/05/2022

Where can you always go? Downtown. 🎵

📸: The Artisan Agenda

04/04/2022

New Openings: Nom Cafe on Forest Avenue Set to Open Mid-April 2022 - Portland Old Port

Nom Cafe located at 23 Forest Avenue (former home of Yobo) is officially set to open this mid-April 2022. Their soft opening will take place Saturday, April 16th, and they will open up again Sunday, April 17th.

Nom Cafe located at 23 Forest Avenue in Portland is set to officially open on April 16th, 2022.

04/03/2022

Couldn’t help but share this one today!

The calm early mornings of the Old Port.

📸: @stormborn.photography

04/03/2022

Have a case of the Sunday Scaries? Just look at this beautiful aerial shot of Portland, it will help.

📸: @brentdanley

04/02/2022

Coming Soon: Lady Shuckers Mobile Raw Bar - Portland Old Port

Lady Shuckers has announced that they will be launching their mobile raw bar in Portland this coming summer of 2022.

Founders Libby Davis and Jacqueline Clark of Lady Shuckers have announced that they will be launching their mobile raw bar in Portland this coming summer of 2022.

04/01/2022

The Weekend Guide: April 1st - 3rd

Nothing is happening this weekend.

HA. Killer April Fool's joke. The first weekend of April is bringing plenty of excitement to Portland, including the return of a Portland dance club, a unique art rave, a Queen tribute show and much more.

Check it all out in this week's Portland Old Port Weekend Guide.

04/01/2022

Let's just say you're not a true fan of Portland until you have customized art of The Porthole Restaurant & Pub 🦞

📸 + 🎨: Neiley Harris' Art

04/01/2022

The cobblestone streets say, "bring it on, Friday". Think they are ready?

📸: @the_nomadict_photog

03/31/2022

Beer This Week with The Beer Mama

03/31/2022

Maine Beer This Week: March 31st, 2022

Those cats at Allagash Brewing Company are playing it Cool, everything is Wicked good over at Banded Brewing Co., while the folks over at Definitive Brewing Company are being Distant.

Here’s Beer This Week, your weekly guide to upcoming brewery events, the latest beer releases, and a roundup of Maine beer news.

Here’s this week’s guide to the latest beer releases, rundowns of what’s on tap, upcoming brewery events, and a roundup of Maine beer news.

03/31/2022

We see ya there, Fort Gorges!

📸: @nostalgiamaine

03/29/2022

We love a breakfast sandwich, how about you?

Omi's Coffee Shop in South Portland is currently offering this beauty of a breakfast sandwich on special! The Bibim features a fried egg, American cheese, local kimchi, spinach, honey-gochujang sauce, and cilantro.

If that's not your style, they have an array of breakfast sandwiches, including building your own, the Flap Jack, Green Goddess (avocado spread), and more. They are currently open 7-days a week 8AM-12PM.

📸: Omi's Coffee Shop

03/28/2022

Coming Soon: Bay Bowls to Open In The Black Box Washington, Portland - Portland Old Port

Bay Bowls has announced that they will be moving into The Black Box on Washington Ave. Their grand opening is scheduled for two weeks from now, on Friday, April 8th, 2022.

Bay Bowls has announced that they will be moving into the Black Box Washington Avenue in Portland. Their grand opening is scheduled for April 8th, 2022.

03/28/2022

Mondays…

📸: @elizabethgrossphotography

03/27/2022

We are just dropping in to say happy Sunday!

📸: Carney Abbott Photo

03/26/2022

Enjoy the view!

📸: Photos by Kevin Smith

03/25/2022

The Weekend Guide: March 25th-27th

The Weekend Guide: March 25th-27th

The Portland Old Port Weekend Guide is making a bit of a shift this week, but don't worry! We'll still be here every week bringing you the best in weekend activities around Portland.

Say hi to the new host of the Weekend Guide - WJBQ - Q97.9 and WCYY's Brittany Rose! Don't worry, you'll be seeing more of Joey very soon...

This first full weekend of spring is bringing with it the first birthday of a Portland favorite brewery, more superstar comedy shows, and plenty of live music to satisfy any tastes.

Check it all out in this week's Portland Old Port Weekend Guide.

https://www.portlandoldport.com/the-weekend-guide-march-25th-27th-2022/

03/24/2022

Batson River's ChopTails Competition: 5 Portland Bartenders Go Head-to-Head - Portland Old Port

A little friendly competition for a good cause! Batson River Brewing & Distilling will be hosting their first ChopTail Cocktail Competition this upcoming Tuesday, March 29th. 🍸🍹

Will include bartenders from these local Portland spots:
ViA VECCHiA
Blyth & Burrows
Bramhall
Black Cow Hamburgers
Crispy Gài

Batson River Brewing & Distilling will be hosting their first ChopTail Cocktail Competition Tuesday, March 29th at their Portland location.

03/24/2022

Portland's Timber Steakhouse to Close and Become Timber Bourbon Bar & Lounge - Portland Old Port

Timber Steakhouse on Exchange Street, Portland has announced that they will be closing and changing their business model and name to Timber Bourbon Bar & Lounge.

03/24/2022

Maine Beer This Week: March 24th, 2022

Are you ready for Maine Maple Sunday, bub? 🍁 No? No sweat, you can still taste the sweet sap of the maple trees in several beers out this week, including new releases from Ambition Brewing, Flight Deck Brewing, and Norway Brewing Company.

Here’s Beer This Week, your guide to upcoming brewery events, the latest beer releases, and a roundup of Maine beer news.

Here’s this week’s guide to the latest beer releases, rundowns of what’s on tap, upcoming brewery events, and a roundup of Maine beer news.

03/24/2022

Happy National Cocktail Day!🍹Where’s your favorite place to enjoy a cocktail in Portland?

Showing off the “Dangerous Nights” from Crispy Gài. Tequila reposado, Jamaican rum, amaro di angostura, passion fruit, roselle grenadine and orange.

📸: @crispygai

03/23/2022

This Sunday, March 27th marks Belleflower Brewing's first anniversary and they are throwing it down with a full day of celebrations! 🎂

The line-up includes a visit from a couple of their favorite local eats and food trucks (Ironclad Eats, O' Oysters, Charcutemarie, & Prairie Baking Co.), specialty beer releases, and live music from 3PM-6PM from Silver Heels 🎶

Belleflower Brewing is a family-owned, small-batch craft brewery offering thoughtful beer brewed with local ingredients. Located at 66 Cove Street in Portland's East Bayside. Open Sunday noon until 7pm!

📸: (1 +2) belleflowerbeer (3) rvolynsky/ Rebecca Volynsky

03/23/2022

Recent Closings: Silly's Restaurant to Move to Food Truck - Portland Old Port

Silly's Restaurant closed its Washington Avenue location this past Sunday. They will be moving to a food truck service in the near future.

Silly’s American Restaurant on Washington Avenue in Portland has officially closed. Their last day of service was Sunday, March 20th, 2022. Their most recent move to 68 Washington Avenue from 40 Washington Avenue became a takeout/counter service with 26 seats indoors offering beer and wine. Silly....

03/22/2022

Community Corner March: How to Get Involved and Help in Portland, ME | Portland Old Port

Here's the March 2022 edition of our Community Corner! Ways to connect to your fellow Portland community members through giving back, mutual aid, and more!

Here's how to get involved in the Portland, Maine community including fundraisers, volunteer opportunities, and more!

03/22/2022

Capture 📸 coming from Haley Choquette (@hmc_newengland) today!

03/21/2022

Portland’s newest island-style restaurant, Paper Tiger, officially opens today at 425 Fore Street in the space formerly occupied by Maine Lobster Shack.

Once in full swing, Paper Tiger plans to be open seven days a week from 5PM-1AM. Current seating offers traditional bar seating as well as bar seating looking out across Fore Street, and booths that can host 4 to 10 people. During warmer months, seating will expand via patio.

Paper Tiger is brought together by business partners Michael Fraser (of Roma Cafe and Bramhall) and Marcus Alcantara. The menu is curated by Executive Chef Nace Cohen.

Last night’s menu included raw bar offerings, such as oysters and crudo, Brussel sprouts, squid ink pasta, coconut fried chicken sandwich, flourless chocolate cake, five spice French toast and more.

Show some love and go check it out!