Wednesday, May 22, 2013
By Ray Routhier rrouthier@mainetoday.com
Staff Writer
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Nemo Burian hoists a freshly baked potato, bacon and scallion pizza at Otto Pizza on Congress Street in Portland, the Readers Choice winner for best pizza.
Photos by John Patriquin/Staff Photographer
Stylist Jessica Parzych, right, takes care of Krista Wood of South Portland at Head Games Salon for Hair & Body in Portland, the readers favorite for best hair and nail salon.
Second Place: Longfellow Books, Portland
Honorable Mention: Nonesuch Books and Cards, South Portland and Biddeford
BEST DOG-FRIENDLY PARK
Fort Williams Park
1000 Shore Road, Cape Elizabeth
799-4151; tinyurl.com/fortwilliams
Amazingly, this is a town-run park. It's one of the most scenic places in Maine, with a gorgeous rocky coastline, old military buildings, sprawling lawns and Portland Head Light.
Second Place (TIE): Willard Beach, South Portland; Eastern Promenade, Portland; Deering Oaks, Portland
Honorable Mention: None
BEST BOUTIQUE OR CLOTHING STORE
Restless Threads
345 North Street, Saco
391-9339
This store promotes "fun, fashionable" clothing and accessories at an affordable price.
Second Place: Material Objects, Portland
Honorable Mention (TIE): Mexicali Blues, various locations; Sashay's, Falmouth
BEST NAIL SALON
Head Games Salon for Hair & Body
116 Free St., Portland
773-8393; headgameshair.com
This popular salon offers a wide range of services for hair and health, including a "deep sea clay scalp treatment" or a foot soak and massage.
Second Place: Lucinda's Day Spa, Cumberland and Scarborough
Honorable Mention: Akari, Portland
BEST DAY SPA
Lucinda's Day Spa
263 Route 1, Cumberland Foreside; 311 Beech Ridge Road, Scarborough
829-3100, ext. 2; lucindasdayspa.com
Two locations. So whether you are north or south of Portland, if you need a spa day, you're not far from getting one.
Second Place: Head Games Salon for Hair & Body, Portland
Honorable Mention (TIE): Nine Stones, Portland; Akari, Portland
BEST HAIR SALON
Head Games Salon for Hair & Body
116 Free St., Portland
773-8393; headgameshair.com
Try the "Liscio Crystal Blowout." The website says it's better and safer than a Brazilian blow out. For those of you who speak hair.
Second Place: Akari, Portland
Honorable Mention (TIE): Bei Capelli, Scarborough; Mensroom, Portland
BEST TATTOO PARLOR
Sanctuary Tattoo & Art Gallery
31 Forest Ave, Portland
828-8866; sanctuarytattoo.com
The Sanctuary folks are artistic and straight shooters. They'll tell you, yes, it does hurt, and no, we won't give you a tattoo if you're not 18.
Second Place: Tsunami Tattoo, Portland
Honorable Mention: Pins & Needles, Portland
BEST BEACH
Pine Point Beach
Pine Point Road and East Grand Avenue, Scarborough
pinepointbeach.com; visitmaine.net/beaches.htm
This is basically the much quieter stretch of beach north of Old Orchard Beach. It's a great place for families to stay, because it's quiet, but also very close to the excitement of OOB.
Second Place: Higgins Beach, Scarborough
Honorable Mention: Popham Beach, Phippsburg
BEST BEACH-SIDE RESTAURANT
Joseph's By the Sea
55 West Grand Ave., Old Orchard Beach
934-5044; josephsbythesea.com
A "casual elegance" restaurant overlooking the ocean. Serves breakfast and dinner.
Second Place: The Lobster Shack at Two Lights, Cape Elizabeth
Honorable Mention: Garofalo's Restaurant at Higgins Beach Inn, Scarborough
BEST HOTEL OR RESORT
Samoset Resort
220 Warrenton St., Rockport
594-2511; samosetresort.com
On the water between Camden and Rockland, this resort has a spectacular location. And it's close to lots of great sightseeing and day-trip opportunities.
Second Place: Nonantum Resort, Kennebunkport
Honorable Mention: Inn By The Sea, Cape Elizabeth
BEST GOLF COURSE
Belgrade Lakes Golf Club
46 Clubhouse Drive, Belgrade Lakes
495-4653; belgradelakesgolf.com
Even if you don't like golf (and who doesn't like golf?), playing this course in the beautiful Belgrade Lakes area is a worthwhile experience.
Second Place (TIE): Samoset Resort, Rockland; Portland Country Club, Falmouth
Honorable Mention: None
BEST BED & BREAKFAST
Higgins Beach Inn
34 Ocean Ave., Scarborough
883-6684; higginsbeachinn.com
It's only seven miles south of Portland, but at this quaint old inn, you feel like you're a lot farther away. It also has a great restaurant, Garofalo's.
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Bayside Bowl in Portland is the Readers Choice winner for best bowling alley. It also has a bar, pub food and a performance space. |
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The Lobster Shack at Two Lights in Cape Elizabeth wins the most votes from readers for the best lobster roll and for best outdoor dining. |
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Novare Res Bier Cafe in Portland is the top vote-getter for best bar. Staff file photo |
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University of Southern Maine students Ry Russell, left, Tyler Wells and Patric Brophy run the Saco Drive-In, awinner with readers. Staff file photo |
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