Hop on the Holiday Stroll Shuttle and explore the whole neighborhood! The Shuttle is sponsored by Coffee by Design, and will make 6 stops around the East End throughout the day. The route includes stops in East Bayside (Maine Mead Works and Running with Scissors), on Washington Ave (Silly’s Restaurant), on top of Munjoy Hill (Benchmark Real Estate), on Congress Street (North Star Café) and on India Street (Coffee By Design). The shuttle wil run in both directions.

Several businesses will be set up as Warming Stations as well. Stop by for a special treat!

• The Body Architect on Romasco Lane
• Katie Made Bakery on Cumberland Avenue
• Residence Inn By Marriott on Fore Street
• Pepperclub on Middle Street

Many other stops on the stroll will have drinks, treats, and activities to make this a special holiday experience. So be sure to explore!

On Sunday July 19th from 1:00 to 3:00 Duckfat and Rabelais will host author, and Boston Globe food columnist, Adam Ried as he makes us some milkshakes and signs copies of his new book Thoroughly Modern Milkshakes. Please come out and meet Adam for a fun afternoon of frosty treats. The famous Duckfat vanilla milkshake is featured in his new book, and we will be celebrating it next door at Hugo’s with a demonstration and a tasting. Adam’s book will be available for sale and he will be signing copies. The event will take place at Hugo’s, 88 Middle street, just next door to Rabelais. For more information contact Rabelais at 774 1044.

For other events on Portland’s East End, be sure to check out our calendar.

40 Washington Ave
Portland Maine 04101
(207) 772-0360
www.sillys.com

A fun little hole in the wall restaurant featuring scratch made food for all to enjoy. Silly’s has vegan, vegetarian, carnivore, gluten-free and kids choices and feature over 1000 milk/soy/rice shake combinations.

147 Cumberland Avenue
Portland Maine 04101
207-771-0994
katiemadebakery.com

Katie Made Bakery provides local restaurants, coffee houses, and caterers with homemade desserts. After 9 years in the wholesale business Katie and her sister, Jennifer, have opened the bakery to the public. Katie Made is open Monday thru Saturday offering fresh baked breakfast pstries, delicious sandwiches, cookies, cupcakes, and more.

82 Middle Street
Portland, ME 04101
207-774-7779
www.deanssweets.com

Elegant Maine-Made Dark Chocolate Truffles