After a year of construction, the brand new Residence Inn by Marriott opened in Portland’s East End district in July.  Located at 145 Fore Street –one block from the new Ocean Gateway Terminal and Portland’s Visitors Center — the Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Waterfront will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Chapin Realty, LLC.  The hotel has 179 suites, many with views of the harbor, featuring king sized beds, separate work desks and living areas as well as fully-equipped kitchens. Guests may choose from a variety of room configurations, ranging from studio suites with water views to one and two bedroom suites with city and courtyard views. Guests of the Residence Inn will also enjoy a range of services, including complimentary full hot breakfasts, light evening meals, as well as complimentary shuttle and grocery shopping services. A large indoor heated pool, fitness center and an outdoor courtyard with grilling area and fire pit are additional hotel features. The hotel’s cocktail lounge serves Shipyard beers on tap and is open to the public Monday through Saturday from 4:00 pm until 11:00 pm.

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.

200 Anderson St. Bay 9
Portland Maine 04101
207 653 7406
www.mainemeadworks.com

Maine Mead Works is producer of HoneyMaker Meads (Honey Wine).
Tours, tasting room and retail space open to the public in the summer, Wed. to Sunday. 2-6pm.
100% maine made crafted by hand.

Wassail!

80 Congress Street
Portland, ME 04101
207-773-1116

Blue Spoon and chef/owner David Iovino have been serving food with love to Munjoy Hill and Portland since 2004. Simple well prepared seasonal meals, a cozy atmosphere and a staff that feels like family, will all be enjoyed when you visit Blue Spoon.

88 Middle Street
Portland, ME 04010
207-774 8538
www.hugos.net

American dining is changing at a rapid pace. Hugo’s represents this change by steering away from old modes of fine dining like dress codes, white tablecloths, pretentious service and oversized food and replacing it with a warm, comfortable setting, hip music and relaxed personable service. Like tapas or sushi, individually priced items are sized properly so you can sample three or more courses and still have room for dessert. All our menus embody the best ingredients Maine and New England have to offer.