The Arts District Restaurants
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1. Leeward
$$$ | |With nods from critics far and wide, one of the state’s most celebrated restaurants is also one of its newest. This high-ceilinged, Italian-centric restaurant comes from husband and wife team Jake and Raquel Stevens who turn out exquisite handmade pasta like the spaghettini Nero laced with squid, serrano chile, pork brood, white wine, and bread crumbs—a revelation of flavors both strong and soothing. Gluten-free? Don't fret: There’s also a homemade ricotta gnocchi that the kitchen can sub in for almost any pasta dish.
85 Free St., Maine, 04101, USA207-8088623Known For
- Thoughtfully chosen wine list
- Delicious handmade pastas
- Happening bar scene on weekend nights
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2. Pai Men Miyake
$$ | |Some of the richest, most flavorful ramen this side of Tokyo is served at this Japanese gastropub, brought to Portland by chef and sushi wizard Masa Miyake; He's shuttered his nearby fine dining sushi restaurant, Miyake, for renovations and no reopening date has been set. And while yes, there is indeed terrific sushi also being rolled at this, his more casual outpost, it’s the cooked stuff that brings in the crowds. Big bowls of steaming pork and chicken broth laden with roasted pork belly, soy marinated egg, scallion and ginger. Or try the lobster miso ramen with bok choy, corn, and sesame. Wash it all down with one of the brick-walled bar’s local beers and you’re well on your way to a Matsuyama-meets-Maine feast.
188 State St., Maine, 04102, USA207-541--9204Known For
- Terrific ramen
- Creative sushi
- A fun, casual vibe
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3. Local 188
$$$ | |There's an infectious vibe at this eclectic, Spanish-inspired Arts District hot spot that's accentuated by its 2,000-square-foot space, lofty tin ceilings, worn maple floors, and mismatched chandeliers. Regulars chat with servers about which just-caught seafood will decorate the paella or which organic veggies will star in the tortillas, one of several tapas choices.
685 Congress St., Maine, 04102, USA207-761–7909Known For
- Large bar area
- Some 150 different wines, mostly from Europe
- A lively crowd and warm environment
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4. Speckled Ax Wood Roasted Coffee
$ | |The Speckled Ax serves up a seriously delicious coffee, whether cold brewed or piping hot with frothy milk. The secret to the richness of the beans is the painstaking roasting process, using a vintage Italian Petroncini roaster fired with local hardwood—ask to take a peek at that contraption while you wait for your drink.
567 Congress St., Maine, 04101, USA207-660–3333Known For
- Pastries and other baked goods
- Local gathering space
- A hip vibe
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