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Howie's Pub · East Deering
A neighborhood institution in East Deering, pouring inexpensive drinks and turning out solid bar food for a friendly, no-frills crowd. The Press Herald's bar guide has described it as a genuine neighborhood dive with a welcoming atmosphere, the kind of spot regulars return to rather than a destination bar.
Arcadia - Portland, Me · Downtown
A downtown arcade bar filled with games of every kind, matched by a hot dog menu nearly as extensive as the game room itself. The Press Herald's summer hot dog roundup singled out the Tokyo Drift, a dog dressed with spicy cucumber, sesame pickled carrots, avocado, house kewpie mayo and furikake seasoning.
Beal's Ice Cream, Old Port Location · Portland
Beal's has made ice cream in Portland since 1988, rotating through roughly a hundred homemade flavors alongside sherbet, sorbet and dairy-free options. Like most scoop shops in this coastal metro, it keeps seasonal hours, so a slower winter schedule is normal rather than a sign the shop has closed.