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day but Tuesday. Nice views from dining room. Seasonal. Inexpensive to
moderate.
646-2651.
The Maine Diner
, US 1, Wells 04090. For five years running The Maine
Diner has won first place in the local chowder taste off. Famous for lob-
ster pie and for breakfast, which includes blueberry pancakes, eggs bene-
dict and corned beef hash. Good spot for lobster and clam rolls. Open
daily from 7 am until 9:30 pm. Take-out available. Beer and wine.
Children's menu, handicapped accessible. Open year-round. Inexpensive
to moderate.
646-4441.
York
Foster's Down East Clambake
, US 1, York Harbor 03911. A veritable
seafood feast, including lobster, clam chowder, steamed clams, mussels,
sweet corn on the cob, potato, onions, rolls, drawn butter and blueberry
crumb cake. Full restaurant open in season for lunch and dinner. Moder-
ate.
363-2213.
Lighthouse Restaurant
, 181 Nubble Road, York Beach 03910. Great
view of Nubble Light out the dining room window. Menu features sea-
food, lobster, steak, chicken and vegetarian dishes. Full cocktail and beer
and wine service. Casual attire, air-conditioned. Open seven days a week
in season for lunch and dinner. Moderate to expensive.
363-4054.
Brew Pubs/Microbreweries
Portland
Portland is taken out of the usual alphabetical order here be-
cause it is a brew fan's dream town. The first three breweries
are located close to each other, making for a beer-lover's once-in-
a-lifetime treat.
Allagash Brewing Company
, 100 Industrial Way. Belgian-style beer -
Allagash White Beer and Allagash Double Ale. Tours by appointment.
Gift shop.
878-5385.
Casco Bay Brewing Company
, 57 Industrial Way. Katahdin Golden, a
clean, crisp-flavored lager, with light color and body. Katahdin Red Ale, a
hearty Irish-style brew. Katahdin Stout, creamy texture and smooth
taste. Also Katahdin Pale Ale and seasonal spiced brews. Tours Wednes-
day evenings or by appointment.
797-2020. Gift shop open weekdays.
D.L. Geary
, 38 Evergreen Drive. Geary's Pale Ale, a classic British ale.
Geary's London Porter, Geary's American Ale, Geary's Hampshire Spe-
cial Ale, rated one of the top 24 beers in North America. Tours (call ahead
on weekdays). Gift shop open weekdays.
878-2337.
