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Portland: Land, Sea to Fork Food Tour
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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Maine Food for Thought Tours, 390 Congress St At UNION Restaurant, Portland, ME 04101
-Enjoy Seasonal Dishes From Portland's World-Class Restaurants and Discover the Story Behind the Plate
-Featured in The New York Times, The Boston Globe, Forbes and Yankee Magazine
-Make the most of your experience - enjoy six tastings of locally, sustainably and responsibly sourced food, where each restaurant stop unveils a new dimension of the Maine food system.
- An authentic experience - discover how Maine’s people, environment, and economy interact to shape a celebrated food destination.
• Be entertained by our knowledgeable and passionate local guides eager to satisfy your appetite for all things related to Maine food.
Important Information
• Tours run Tuesday - Saturday, 11:00am - 2:00pm
• Tour takes place in rain, snow or shine. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes for walking.
• Small tour groups of no more than 14 guests and the tour is best for adults and older children.
• About 1 mile of easy walking.
• The tour is designed to showcase the Maine food system. We have carefully selected food tastings in partnership with our restaurants that reflect the uniqueness of our area and its’ food scene, and these selections often include seafood, wheat, and dairy products. We can accommodate vegetarian/pescatarian/no shellfish/no nuts diets at our stops. Please understand that we have limited tastings that meet other dietary restrictions.
Our restaurant partners tell the story of the Maine food system through their menus; each is unique and each is rich in local ingredients. Restaurants visited:
Blyth & Burrows - a classic cocktail bar steeped in the traditions of exceptional hospitality and a dedication to craft. The name Blyth & Burrows pays tribute to the two brave captains who perished after the capture of HMS Boxer off the coast of Maine in 1813. The intimate two-level establishment features a raw bar and creative small plates, in addition to perfectly poured cocktails and impeccable service.
EVO Kitchen + Bar - cooks contemporary Mediterranean and Middle Eastern inspired food using local, seasonal ingredients.
Mami - accessible sustainable food for everyone. Farm-raised and presented in a casual environment.
Luke's Lobster - Luke’s Lobster at Portland Pier offers guests sustainable seafood caught right in Casco Bay and landed at Luke's Lobster - has an adjacent wharf, where guests can see lobstermen unload their catch daily. Luke’s Lobster is a third generation seafood company and restaurant group dedicated to serving the best tasting seafood, transparently sourced from fishermen who are committed to sustainability.
Piccolo - a restaurant where everything is made with the best local produce, fish, meat, and the finest imported Italian ingredients.
Solo Italiano - represents truly authentic, Italian cuisine. All components are prepared by hand and are fresh from the farm and sea.
UNION - Our name represents the restaurant’s relationship with the community – the local farmers, fishermen, brewers and craftsmen that create the uniquely Portland experience.
Duration: 3 hours
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Maine Food for Thought Tours, 390 Congress St At UNION Restaurant, Portland, ME 04101
-Enjoy Seasonal Dishes From Portland's World-Class Restaurants and Discover the Story Behind the Plate
-Featured in The New York Times, The Boston Globe, Forbes and Yankee Magazine
-Make the most of your experience - enjoy six tastings of locally, sustainably and responsibly sourced food, where each restaurant stop unveils a new dimension of the Maine food system.
- An authentic experience - discover how Maine’s people, environment, and economy interact to shape a celebrated food destination.
• Be entertained by our knowledgeable and passionate local guides eager to satisfy your appetite for all things related to Maine food.
Important Information
• Tours run Tuesday - Saturday, 11:00am - 2:00pm
• Tour takes place in rain, snow or shine. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes for walking.
• Small tour groups of no more than 14 guests and the tour is best for adults and older children.
• About 1 mile of easy walking.
• The tour is designed to showcase the Maine food system. We have carefully selected food tastings in partnership with our restaurants that reflect the uniqueness of our area and its’ food scene, and these selections often include seafood, wheat, and dairy products. We can accommodate vegetarian/pescatarian/no shellfish/no nuts diets at our stops. Please understand that we have limited tastings that meet other dietary restrictions.
Our restaurant partners tell the story of the Maine food system through their menus; each is unique and each is rich in local ingredients. Restaurants visited:
Blyth & Burrows - a classic cocktail bar steeped in the traditions of exceptional hospitality and a dedication to craft. The name Blyth & Burrows pays tribute to the two brave captains who perished after the capture of HMS Boxer off the coast of Maine in 1813. The intimate two-level establishment features a raw bar and creative small plates, in addition to perfectly poured cocktails and impeccable service.
EVO Kitchen + Bar - cooks contemporary Mediterranean and Middle Eastern inspired food using local, seasonal ingredients.
Mami - accessible sustainable food for everyone. Farm-raised and presented in a casual environment.
Luke's Lobster - Luke’s Lobster at Portland Pier offers guests sustainable seafood caught right in Casco Bay and landed at Luke's Lobster - has an adjacent wharf, where guests can see lobstermen unload their catch daily. Luke’s Lobster is a third generation seafood company and restaurant group dedicated to serving the best tasting seafood, transparently sourced from fishermen who are committed to sustainability.
Piccolo - a restaurant where everything is made with the best local produce, fish, meat, and the finest imported Italian ingredients.
Solo Italiano - represents truly authentic, Italian cuisine. All components are prepared by hand and are fresh from the farm and sea.
UNION - Our name represents the restaurant’s relationship with the community – the local farmers, fishermen, brewers and craftsmen that create the uniquely Portland experience.
Duration: 3 hours
Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Six food tastings - enough for lunch
- Local guide
- Small-group walking tour
- Lunch
- Entry/Admission - Maine Food for Thought Tours
Not included
- Gratuities
- Transportation to/from starting location
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- The meeting location is UNION Restaurant, 390 Congress Street. Please enter the restaurant at the Congress Street doors and your guide will meet you just inside the restaurant. If you are driving, there is a $3 an hour, or $16 a day, public parking lot nearby - Top of the Old Port Parking, 119 Pearl Street, Portland. Please note that this lot is cash only. There is another lot at 385 Congress Street that takes debit/credit cards. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to ensure a prompt tour start at 11:00am.
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers
- We can accommodate the following dietary restrictions: Vegetarian; Pescatarian; Not Nuts; and/or a Shellfish Allergy. We must be advised though at time of booking.
- A total of one mile of walking is involved
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Features
Tourism
85%
Food
65%
Cultural
45%
Original
35%
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Food for Thought is a new tour operator, and it's clear they've done their homework to make this an incredible experience for their guests. The food was incredible I consider myself a pesto connoisseur and that was the best I've ever had, hands down!, and the knowledge they shared was fantastic. Thank you, Bryce!