Thursday, May 23, 2013
By Ray Routhier rrouthier@mainetoday.com
Staff Writer
(Continued from page 5)
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: Hartwell House, Ogunquit
Honorable Mention: Berry Manor Inn, Rockland
BEST LAND TOUR
Downeast Duck Adventures
94 Commercial St., Portland
774-3825; (800) 979-3370; downeastducktours.com
See Portland by land AND by sea with this amphibious vehicle tour. If you've never been in a bus as it drives straight into the water, you ought to try it. It's a blast.
Second Place: Portland Trolley Tour, Portland
Honorable Mention: All Aboard Trolley, Rockland
BEST BOAT TOUR
Casco Bay Lines
56 Commercial St., Portland
774-7871; cascobaylines.com
Casco Bay Lines is the transit system for the Casco Bay islands. It does offer lots of cruises, some with music. But sometimes, just the short commuter's hop to Peaks Island is enough to satisfy your cruising needs.
Second Place: Downeast Duck Adventures, Portland
Honorable Mention: Lucky Catch Cruises, Portland
BEST CHARTER FISHING TOUR
Lucky Catch Cruises
170 Commercial St., Portland
761-0941; luckycatch.com
On the Lucky Catch, they haul lobster traps, letting passengers help and explaining every step they take. They also have private charters.
Second Place: Bailey Island, Harpswell
Honorable Mention: Super Fly, Warren
BEST RECORD STORE
Bull Moose
Various locations
Bull Moose has grown to be Maine's best-known music store company. And on the national scene, it's a player too, helping to start the national event known as Record Store Day.
Second Place (TIE): Strawberries, South Portland; Bill O'Neil's House of Rock N Roll, Saco
Honorable Mention: None
BEST PARK OR HISTORIC SITE
Fort Williams Park
1000 Shore Road, Cape Elizabeth
799-4151; tinyurl.com/fortwilliams
You want history? This park was a military post, beginning in 1899, with lots of buildings and batteries still in place. Plus, the park houses Portland Head Light, first lit in 1791.
Second Place: Two Lights, Cape Elizabeth
Honorable Mention: Acadia National Park, Mt. Desert Island
Staff Writer Ray Routhier can be contacted at 791-6454 or at:
rrouthier@pressherald.com
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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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