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Our Culinary Tour Partners

Local Friends!

The tour’s not over yet! We encourage you to peruse our comprehensive list of culinary friends and neighbors and add them to your itinerary, whether it’s during this visit or your next one.

If you’re in the beginning stages of planning your trip, we also partner with a growing list of hoteliers, B&B’s and inns throughout Maine to offer Culinary Getaway Packages. Contact them directly for more information.

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| 107 Washington Ave #1, Portland, ME 04101 | 207-747-5241 | Owners of the Portland Cheese Shop, Mary and Will, have searched long and hard for an array of cheeses, charcuterie, pastas, preserves, oils, vinegars, and breads to elevate and inspire your every day meals, and your special gatherings.

 


The Porthole Restaurant & Pub  | 20 Custom House Wharf, Portland, ME 04101 | 207-773-4653 | If your taste buds are calling for some down home American cooking the Porthole Restaurant is the place to be. Their waterfront deck is the perfect location to enjoy some local seafood and other delicious choices on a nice summer day.

 


Rigby Yard 50 Wharf Street, Portland, ME 04101 | 207-956-7150 | The historic Rigby Yard train depot served as a link to all of the North East for many decades. Rigby Yard now continues that tradition bringing visitors and locals together in a unique, comfortable space united by warm hospitality and menus rooted in the seasonal bounty of New England.

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Image may contain: food | 11 Free St., Portland, ME 04101 | 207-956-7350 | Where do you bring the group of friends or family who love to share food? To Sur lie – named one of Down East Magazine’s “Best New Restaurants for 2015” for a small plate extravaganza. This tapas-style restaurant has a sensational selection of delectable menu items to pass around the table. Make sure to put their stellar team of mixologists to work as well!


| 123 Washington Ave, Portland, ME 04101 | 207-699-4466 | If you are a fan of raw oysters, The Shop from Island Creek Oysters will take you on a shellfish journey your wouldn’t believe. You can choose from so many different types of oysters from Portland as well as their Duxbury farm while enjoying a cold glass of wine or beer. In a rush? You pack some up and take them home to enjoy later.

 


52 Washington Ave, Portland, ME 04101 | 207-808-8502 |

 

 



The Thirsty Pig | 37 Exchange St, Portland, ME 04101 | 207-773-2469 | This is the perfect place for meat lovers and beer drinkers. The Pig’s known for their commitment to pairing house-made sausages with the best Maine beer they can find.

 

 

 


Two Fat Cats BakeryTwo Fat Cats Bakery | 47 India St., Portland, ME 04101 | 207-347-5144 | www.twofatcatsbakery.com This bakery uses only the freshest ingredients: milk, butter, and eggs from local Maine dairies and a wide variety of local fruit as the seasons allow. A morning visit will get you a cup of piping hot coffee and a slice of pie for breakfast. Their bakery case is stocked of delicious confections from pies, cookies and cakes, to cupcakes and whoopie pies. You can see the magic happen as they were featured on PBS and the Food Network.


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Get hoppy get happy with our friends the Maine Brew Bus! They drive you to drink – local that is. Each tour comes with two guides, one designated driver and one “guidance counselor” who is your imbibing educator and drinking companion. Both are going to be amazing resources for you on your Maine craft drinking experience, and get you started on completing your Maine Beer Trail map!


Casco Bay Custom Charters | 14 Ocean St., South Portland, ME 04106 | 207-205-5796 | https://www.mainedayventures.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5130/2019/04/alouette-beach-resort-logo-new.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp


Lucky Catch Cruises | 170 Commercial St., Portland, ME 04101 | 207-781-0941 | https://www.mainedayventures.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5130/2019/04/alouette-beach-resort-logo-new.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp


Portland Discovery: Land & Sea Tours | Long Wharf, 170 Commercial St., Portland, ME 04101 | 207-774-0808 | www.portlanddiscovery.com Portland Discovery: Land & Sea Tours has been offering tours of Portland and Casco Bay for over twelve years. A locally-owned and -operated company, they take pride in showing visitors all that Maine’s largest city has to offer and are committed to providing guests with an entertaining, and informative tour. From city streets to the rocky coast they’ll show you the best of Portland and Casco Bay!


Portland Explorer | PO Box 11525, Portland, ME 04101 | 207-835-4950 | https://www.mainedayventures.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5130/2019/04/alouette-beach-resort-logo-new.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp


Portland Harbor Water Taxi | Portland, ME 04101 | 207-200-8691 | www.portlandharborwatertaxi.com Portland Harbor Water Taxi is owned and operated by Captain Ben Graffius, a graduate of Maine Maritime Academy in Castine. Portland Harbor Water Taxi is getting ready to launch its second year in Casco Bay. They currently operate two boats, the Elizabeth Grace and the Redline Osprey. PHWT’s vessels are available for private events as well as water taxi service.


Summer Feet Cycling | PO Box 10822, Portland, ME 04104 | 207-232-9415 or 800-857-9544 | www.summerfeet.net Summer Feet Cycling offers unique cycling trips intended to show you the best of Maine and beyond. Combining the idyllic days of youth, with the comforts of adulthood, join them for a multi-day trip of scenic bicycle rides, charming inns and delicious restaurants with capabale tour leaders excited to share their expertise and love of cycling with you.


Portland Arts & Culture Partners
 Greenhut Galleries, established in 1977, is the oldest gallery in Portland. Voted the best art gallery by both DOWNEAST Magazine and the Maine Sunday Telegram, the gallery exhibits modern and contemporary art by artists living and working in Maine as well as the estates of Maurice Freedman, Robert Hamilton, and Jon Imber. There is a variety of new work shown monthly from abstraction to realism: modernism to impressionism. After 39 years, our gallery has grown to include a national as well as international clientele. Visit and join the Greenhut experience.

Maine Historical Society | 489 Congress St., Portland, ME 04101 | 207-774-1822 | https://www.mainedayventures.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5130/2019/04/alouette-beach-resort-logo-new.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp

 

 

 


Portland History Docent Program | 93 High St., Portland, ME  04101 | 207-774-5561 | https://www.mainedayventures.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5130/2019/04/alouette-beach-resort-logo-new.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp


Portland Museum of Art | 7 Congress St., ME 04101 | 207-775-6148 | www.portlandmuseum.org With an extensive collection and nationally renowned exhibitions, the Portland Museum of Art is the cultural heart of Portland, Maine. The PMA boasts significant holdings of American, European, and contemporary art, as well as iconic works from Maine—highlighting the rich artistic tradition of the state and its artists. The museum brings it all to life with unparalleled programming. From special members-only events, Free School Tours, and a commitment to family activities to PMA Films, curator talks, and exclusive tours of the Winslow Homer Studio—it’s all happening at the PMA.


Roux and Cyr Gallery | 48 Free St. Portland, ME 04101 | (207)576-7787 | www.rouxandcyrgallery.com Roux and Cyr art gallery has an array of fine art work from local artists of Maine. You can enjoy a lovely wine tasting every first Friday. You can also take classes on oil painting and a color workshop right above the heart of the Old Port.


Culinary Travel Packages | Portland

 Come on ride the train…and enjoy a mini getaway full of fresh flavors, sights and experiences in Portland, Maine! Downeast Travel Packages has put together ‘Portland for the Foodie,’ including transportation, accommodation, a restaurant voucher and a culinary walking tour with Maine Foodie Tours! This travel package also makes a great gift in any season!


Black Point Inn has been welcoming guests through our doors since 1878. As one of the few remaining Portland Historic Hotels, we intend to endure as a landmark to gracious hospitality for years to come!Throughout the seasons, you’ll be greeted by the perfume of fresh flowers, and the crackle of freshly lit hearths within the Inn’s gathering rooms.


91 East Grand Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, ME 207-934-4151

 

 


The Chadwick Bed & Breakfast | 140 Chadwick St., Portland, ME 04101 | 207-774-5141 | www.thechadwick.com The perfect getaway in Portland, Maine, The Chadwick Bed & Breakfast provides thoughtful touches that invite a sense of pampering and romance in unsurpassed comfort and elegance. With endless events and activities offered in the Greater Portland area, you can keep active or spend time relaxing in the comfort of this classically appointed home-away-from-home. Do as little or as much as you’d like.”


Cliff House | 591 , Shore Rd., Cape Neddick, ME 03902 | 207-361-1000 | https://www.mainedayventures.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5130/2019/04/alouette-beach-resort-logo-new.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp


Hyatt Place Old Port | 433 Fore St., Portland, ME 04101 | 207-775-1000 | https://www.mainedayventures.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5130/2019/04/alouette-beach-resort-logo-new.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp


Inn by the Sea | 40 Bowery Beach Rd., Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107 www.innbythesea.com Voted a “World’s Best Hotel” by Travel + Leisure Magazine, 2011, Inn by the Sea is located on a mile of sandy beach and just fifteen minutes from the vibrant city of Portland, Maine. The Inn by the Sea offers a culinary getaway package featuring accommodations in their hotel, dinner at Sea Glass Restaurant, and Maine Foodie Tour tickets for the walking tour of your choice.


The Regency | 20 Milk St., Portland, ME 04101 www.theregency.com Plan an unforgettable visit with us at Portland Regency Hotel & Spa. Whether you’re in southern Maine for business, a romantic weekend, or a family vacation, you’ll find yourself right at home at our historic hotel in the city’s Old Port neighborhood. Surrounded by boutique shops and housed within a late-19th century armory, Portland Regency welcomes you with both traditional grandeur and a very contemporary sense of convenience and style.


Sable Oaks by Marriott | 200 Sable Oaks Dr., South Portland, ME 04106 www.marriott.com/hotels.com Stay in luxury at Portland Marriott at Sable Oaks. After landing at nearby Portland International Airport and arriving at our hotel via our free shuttle service, discover all that South Portland has to offer. Take your family to the dynamic Historic Old Port District, Portland Head Lighthouse, Maine Mall and University of Southern Maine, or see the natural beauty of Old Orchard Beach, Pine Point Beach and Crescent Beach State Park – all nearby. When you play a game of 18 holes at Sable Oaks


Westin Hotel | 157 High St., Portland, ME 04101 | 207-775-5411 | https://www.mainedayventures.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5130/2019/04/alouette-beach-resort-logo-new.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp