Wednesday lunch in Portland Maine

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Portland, Maine 2021

My husband and I ventured out for a couple of fully vaccinated, socially distanced days to one of our favorite destinations: Portland, Maine. We took time off so that we could go on a Thursday and a Friday in May—while pandemic restrictions were still in effect. Outdoor dining was our plan. Things have changed since The Before Times. We had a great visit by making reservations in advance, being okay with early dinners, and staying flexible. A 90-minute limit on seating was the rule everywhere …

Where to eat outdoors in Portland, Maine

Eater Boston has posted a roundup of places you can eat outdoors in Portland, Maine. I’d expect this list to grow as the weather warms. My heart lept with joy to read that the City of Portland is supporting outdoor dining more than in past years, which should provide much-needed help for restaurants in the 2021 season. The piece was contributed by Briana Volk, who owns Portland’s Hunt + Alpine Club craft cocktail bar with her husband. You can see that she knows her stuff. Me? I’ll be using th…