Mine, too. Have you spotted the Duckfat Frites Shack next to Oxbow brewing? (Outdoor only.)
I saw that last time I was up in Portland. Unfortunately they were closed for a special event. I’d like to grab an order of their duckfat fries the next time I’m in the area.
More places worthy of a try but not downtown
Punky’s-- for almost 10 years my job was across the street from when they were on Forest Ave. I’d go there at least once a week. Learned to go early-ish as the Shepherd’s & Chicken pies would be gone.
Rose Foods-- For bagels. I have not tried them but am reliably informed by other former NYC area residents that they are the best in the city. Unfortunately they don’t do Bialys which is a bummer. They also get good local press:
BreaLu Cafe-- for years they were just down the street from my job but had a devastating fire & relocated out to Westbrook. Always a good breakfast & burger:
Rose Foods took over their building.
Yes I did 
There’s a new competitor for them in the Portland Public Market. Also a new Turkish Food stall just opened there too.
You had me at bagel. Going on my list.
Curious if anyone has tried Bogushas Polish Restaurant & Deli?
After @WallaceReadsAlot’s recent post I was checking the map to see where Bruno’s is and noticed it nearby. The menu sure looks enticing (if you like Polish food, as I do).
It’s a very small market with a couple tables. More of a market than a restaurant. Been around for a couple decades. Run by one woman so if you’re looking to eat in while other parties are checking out it can be a bit to get your food.
It’s very close to us-- 10-15 min walk in good weather now. I have not tried her place yet though I want to. She got at least one fabulous gushing review some years ago along the lines of “…huge portions, so good, so cheap…”. Sorry I don’t have a link. It’s a tiny place & her style is to serve you what she’s been making. I’m a bit Leary of that-- 2 flavors I absolutely can not stand that can be featured heavily in Eastern Euro cooking-- Green Pepper & Caraway Seed… but it did/does look like there are safe things for me.
Two other pretty close places to her place already recommended:
Poor Boy’s & Pickles & Susan’s Fish & Chips
Further down Forest Ave heading into town is
Ginza Town, Japanese, got a nice write-up for its Shabu Shabu & its sushi. (I don’t do sushi). Right next door to it is a brand new Falafel place that took over the former Papa John’s.
Found one of the write-ups for Bogusha’s:
http://thebollard.com/2015/11/05/fifty-dollar-dinner-6/
It’s not the gushing review but does make you want to try. She must be doing something right is my take on her place.
Yes, her longevity speaks for itself. Thanks both!!
Great post, Maine runs on brekky! I will vouch for Becky’s, Rose Foods, and Hot Suppa! Still trying to get to Marcy’s and Dutch’s – maybe this summer.
For baked goods: Standard Baking Company, Belleville Bakery, Scratch (SoPo) just to name a few faves.
Thanks digga im feeling the love!
welcome @BobfromRIinVA the influx of CH’ers is a great development. Looking forward to all of the food insights you have to share!
it sure is!
Thanks Max! I like to think I can at least offer some insights into lesser-known parts of Maine. (I.e., not Portland or Bar Harbor)
We never made it to your brother’s pizza joint. Is it still around (if I’m remembering correctly)?
Sadly no — he had to give it up when life got too complicated. However, he still has the oven and is looking at starting a food truck in the Providence area where he lives. Also, his old house at 168 Main St in Belgrade Lakes is now the Seven Lakes Inn, a wonderful B&B.
I’ve been so silly-busy with work and unfortunately, it’s coincided with the CH closure so I haven’t been able to comb through and try to save some favorite posts (particularly all my trip reports to Southeast Asia). I find myself staring at the Wayback Machine and not knowing how to proceed.
Anyway, @BobfromRIinVA, I came across a really fun thread about RI Specialties (I was “a l i c e” back then). I’m going to save it when I fire up my desktop. Re-reading it, I realized that I made a typo when giving my pronunciation of “quahog.”I don’t say “qwa-hog,” I say “qaw-hog.” Doh!
We’re heading down to RI right now. Spotted on 95S (it’s St. Joseph’s Day).
