Our favorite Portland tradition ❤️
The Aggressive Cookie NOW OPEN + filling the convenience store gap in the Old Port!
Now open in the former Gritty’s Brewtique space along Fore Street, The Aggressive Cookie offers everyday essentials, snacks, and sundries. With no immediate grocery store in the area, this addition provides much-needed convenience for residents, local workers, and tourists alike - especially since the closing of City Beverage last year.
This effort comes from Kevin Ouellete, owner of The Maine Souvenir shop just across the street, and his hardworking team, who saw the gap in the community and stepped up to fill it.
NOW OPEN!
All signs point to Buzz Coffee for happy hour! ☕️ Deals on hot + iced lattes, cold brew, cortados + cappuccinos, Wave energy drinks, and drip coffee!
Enjoy that afternoon pick-me-up weekdays from 1pm -3pm.
Also shown here is one of Buzz Coffee's breakfast sandwich with sausage, egg and cheese with chipotle mayo on an English muffin. Not part of the happy hour deal but still not to be missed!
It’s all brewing at Buzz Coffee in the Old Port…
How to start your week off right: Steak, Frites & Martini for $25 at Henry's Public House.🍸 Or keep it classic with just a Caesar Salad, Frites and Martini for $20.
Monday treat you deserve.
The show is set for Saturday, December 14th! 🎆 The Portland Holiday Parade of Lights is lighting up Casco Bay with Portland’s favorite tugboats, lobster boats, and ferry boats - all festive and shining bright.
Parade starts at 4:30pm
Here’s a few tips on where to view:
Obviously along the waterfront is best but some key spots to watch are Bug Light Park (plenty of space) and Luke's Lobster Portland Pier. Highly recommend making reservations once open at Luke's Lobster before they fill up.
Mark your calendar of this beloved holiday tradition!
Get in, we’re getting tacos from Ironclad Eats 🌮🔥💀 🤘🏼
Ironclad Eats Food Truck is still rocking the Maine food truck scene with their “metal-ass” tacos, burritos, crunchwraps, nachos and burrito bowl - even in the coolers months.
A wild mashup of global and local flavors, here’s the bites we HIGHLY recommend:
CHOP CHEESE TACO
THRASHVILLE CHICKEN TACO
BURNING FLOWER (Vegetarian and GF!)
STADIUM NACHOS
BURRITO BOWL (GF)
Can even try all six of their tacos with the Boneyard Taco Flight
Keep an eye on Ironclad Eats socials for weekly schedules and upcoming holiday events (including a visit from Bad Santa🎅) Lately you can find the team Thursdays at Belleflower Brewery; Fridays at Après, and select dates at Bissell Brothers at Thompson's Point
FIND THEM NEXT AT:
THURSDAY (11/21): Belleflower Brewery
FRIDAY (11/22): Après
SATURDAY (11/23): HS Football State Finals at Fitzpatrick
MONDAY (11/25): Bissell Brothers at Thompson's Point
TUESDAY (11/26): Bissell Brothers at Thompson's Point
🎨✨ The Maine Souvenir Shop is bringing the magic of Flyn Costello to the Old Port - and just in time for the holiday shopping season!
Explore bold wearable art inspired by shared moments with Maine’s wildlife—think mischievous raccoons and seagulls with a sense of humor. From hand-painted hats to quirky cards, each piece is a little story you can take home. Shop from beanies, bags, shirts, hats, stickers, artwork and more.
Stop by and shop Maine-made creativity that’s as fun as it is unique. After you check out the pop-up, don’t forget to swing by The Maine Souvenir Shoo next door for even more unique, locally made gifts from over 100 Maine artists.
OPEN DAILY 11AM - 7PM
Are you ready for it? 🎄✨🕎🎅🎁
Roasty's has hit the ground running 🥩 Officially open at 642 Congress Street in Portland!
A counter-service sandwich shop, Roasty’s will be your new go-to for roast beef sandwiches. Taking a tour of beloved American cities, each sandwich is inspired by different regional styles.
For instance, The Chicago is an Italian Beef with Giardiniera. While the New Jersey is the ‘Sloppy Joe’ with roast beef & turkey, Swiss, slaw & Russian on rye. Shown here is the Los Angeles, aka The French Dip. A total of six sandwiches, other cities/ styles include Boston: The 3-Way; Philadelphia: ‘Cheesesteak’; and Buffalo: Beef on Weck.
In addition to sandwiches, Roasty’s has a selection of shoestring fries, sides and sauces. Shown here is the Beast Style with shaved beef, melty cheese and signature garlic sauce.
Roasty’s is open for dine-in as well as takeout, with online ordering available.
Open Wednesday - Sunday from 11am - midnight.
Looking to connect with an inspiring community of women entrepreneurs? coworkHERS is hosting their next pollinateHERS event on Tuesday, November 19th. 👑🐝
Whether you’re feeling fueled up or in need of a little spark, come join this conversation and mini-workshop focused on finding balance and inspiration as a female entrepreneur. The perfect opportunity to connect and network with one another as well as explore your purpose, passions and work, and find inspiration and motivation as the holiday season approaches!
Dinner and drinks are included with each ticket (find link below) don’t miss the chance to meet other amazing women!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pollinatehers-support-group-for-female-identifying-entrepreneurs-in-maine-tickets-1041361780117
PollinateHERS, a monthly networking event, is just one of the many ways coworkHERS is connecting individuals in the Portland area. Alongside their beautiful coworking space, members also enjoy monthly lunches, happy hours, and more.
🎥: @coworkhers
Welcome to the West End, Two Fat Cats Bakery! New West End location now open! 🥳👏
Opening this past weekend inside the former Mercy Hospital at 144 State Street, Two Fat Cats Bakery West End is a counter-service cafe and market that includes all their pastries (and whole pies) in addition to sandwiches and soups and a small market. Dine-in seating includes tables and a lounge area for casual dining.
Regular hours include Tuesday - Saturday 7:30am - 4pm; Sunday 9am - 2pm.
Two Fat Cats is the latest addition to State Street campus. Earlier this year, Chocolats Passion relocated from their former location on Bracket Street. Just recently, Real Maine Flavor also moved into the former Mercy Hospital.
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