Whether you’re looking for a quiet getaway or planning your next family adventure, the opportunities in Maine to escape and explore, or relax and unwind, are endless. These local rental companies share their top listings for planning your next vacation,
A-LIST-June 2011 By Tyler Boucher + Sophie Nelson 01 Higgins Beach, Scarborough Known as a surfer’s beach for its consistent break and close proximity to downtown Portland, Higgins is also a striper- fishing destination. The incoming waves, while crowded
A-LIST-May 2011 By Melissa Coleman Photographs by Kari Herer 01 Brown Goldsmiths As a Freeport resident, this lovely husband-and-wife shop, established in 1971, is the first place I would go for a top-quality, Maine-made ring with style. The personalized
A-LIST-April 2011 By Melissa Coleman Photographs by Kari Herer 01 Akari Give me a four-hand, hot-stone massage over Botox injections any day. This relaxing session takes off five years in a mere 60 or 90 minutes. Ask for Shahida
A-LIST-March 2011 By Joe Ricchio Photography Kari Herer 01 Home Kitchen Cafe Breakfast When I wake up on a Sunday, I would like to sit here quietly with an amazing sticky bun and a cup of black coffee before
A-LIST-January + February 2011 By Joe Ricchio Photography Laurie O’Neil 01 George’s Pizza Nothing excites me more than when I see “meatball” on the list of pizza toppings. Even though people give me funny looks when I order it,
A-LIST-November + December 2010 By Joe Ricchio 01 Buen Apetito Mexican Grill Jalisco Hot Ginger I love it when sauces truly capture the fruity flavor of habanero pepper—not just the heat. The balance is achieved beautifully in this sauce,
A-LIST-October 2010 By Joe Ricchio Photograph by Kate Kelley 01 A1 Diner Though I decided to keep it simple and get the burger made with beef from a local farm, the options here are more diverse than those at
September 2010 By Joe Ricchio Photographs by Jonathan Laurence 01 Smokin’ Good BBQ The meaty, falling-off-the-bone ribs are dry-rubbed Memphis-style and served out of a roadside trailer. The dining room consists of picnic tables and Route 2 —
A-LIST-August 2010 By Joe Ricchio Photograph by Jonathan Laurence 01 The Lobster Shack at Two Lights Sure, this staple in Cape Elizabeth is a little touristy at times, but you’re right next to the ocean, on a stunning stretch
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