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It’s nice to finally be able to get back to some favorite destinations in Portland since things are starting to get back to normal from the past 15 months.

One of my guilty pleasures is the lobster roll at The Highroller Lobster Company, (https://highrollerlobster.com/about/). Served on a griddled brioche roll, and I highly recommend you get the lobster meat dipped in clarified butter, and topped with the lime aioli. The flavor combination enhances the moist, sweet lobster meat. I’m sure you will order a second one, seriously.

I usually get the coleslaw which is lightly dressed and crunchy and the crispy fries for sides. The craft beer selection is fantastic and it features the local breweries including Bissell Brothers. Keep an eye on their events calendar, sometimes they make their way down to The Greenway in Boston. It’s definitely worth the stop.

Another great place located on the pier is J’s Oysters, (https://jsoysterportland.com/menu/). They have outdoor dining, but with a full wall of windows it’s a lot of fun to sit at the bar where you can look out at the pier or watch the oyster shucking station behind the bar where it’s nonstop. Get a platter of oysters to share, or not, and a bucket of steamers all while enjoying an ice-cold beer. They also feature some of the local brews along with the old standby.

If you’re so inclined to visit some breweries in the area, here’s a link with all the information you’ll need. https://mainebrewersguild.org/visit-breweries/our-breweries/

It’s such a great place to visit for great food, lots of shopping, and plenty of sightseeing in the area.