I'll work on the Portland area;
Portland:
** Fore Street. Currently my favorite place to eat in Portland. I wish I could go there more often, we go there mostly for specail occasions & when we have guests. Here's a link to a review I just found while looking for the address.
www.foodinportland.com/forestreet.htmlSome other good places;
- Pat's Meat Mart (on Stephens Ave, in a more residential area, also has a market and deli downstairs) 484 Stevens Ave, Portland, ME 04103 (207) 772-3961 (Not to be confused with Pat's Pizza a local chain!)
- Street & Co.
- The Armory
- Dogfish Cafe (Ihaven't eaten there, but it's been getting allot of attention)
I don't get into Portland for lunch as much anymore, but a few places that come to mind;
- 3 Dollar Dewey's (lots of good beers as well)
- Gritty McDuffs (Brew pub)
- Jay's Oyster Bar (more local)
- Boone's
*- Norm's BBQ - on Middle St. They also have a bar on Congress but I prefer the Middle St. location. I don't know how I originally forgot them.
Cape Elizabeth:
- The Lobster Shack (lobster rolls etc. Near Two Lights State Park, right on the coast, great views but it can get crowded on weekends)
Westbrook:
- Chicky's ( a relatively new place with good food and music Thurs. through Sat. nights)
A good dive bar in Portland: Geno's on Congress St. Sometimes really good music & sometimes realy bad garage bands. It's hit or miss, but can be fun sometimes.
If I think of anything else I'll add them later.
ETA
Carry info:
General summary:
Concealed carry with permit only. (should be able to obtain non-resident permit if you hold a CCW for your state)
long guns must be unloaded when transporting in vehicle.
Prior to getting my CCW I always cased and locked all firearms while transporting since I have a small SUV.
This is a link I got through packing.org.
www.lcav.org/states/maine.asp