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773.7210 375 Fore Street in the old Port Facebook.combullFeeneyS bullFeeneyS Scratch-made Nice People Totally Authentic BBBBBBuuuuuullllllllllllllllll FFFFFFFFFFFFeeeeeeeeeeeennnnnneeeeeeyyyyyyssssssssportlands pub O c t O b e r 2015 69 RestauRant Review Diane HudsonRestauRant Review Diane Hudson FromTopmarTindelicca2dianeHudson Italian Renaissance A proven winner triumphs in the Lower Village in the Kennebunks. R estaurateur Sante Calandri made the first Ports of Italy the go-to restau- rant in Boothbay Harbor and now he takes on Kennebunk razing the formers Bartleys Dockside Restaurant and com- pletely transforming the spot with no ex- pense spared into an elegant dining space with a warm and inviting bar. Our server suggests a Bellini and the pretty proseccopeach affair is just the tick- et to start us off as we peruse the menu and wine list. Seeking a robust red we find Avi- gnonesi Noble de Montepulciano 2011 58. Daily specialsan absolute must here are lovingly prepared by co-owner and chef German Lucarelli. Carciofi alla Roma- na Roman-style artichoke 11 is a rare delicacy deliciously prepared with gar- lic parmesan cheese olive oil and fresh mint. Frittelle di Fiori di Zucca 14zuc- chini blossoms stuffed with taleggio moz- zarella and anchoviesare fried to perfec- tion. Bellissimo We enjoy homemade focaccia and cia- batta dipped in extra virgin olive oil fleck- ed with bits of kalamata olives in a stunning sauce. Tender local mussels Cozze 13 ex- cite with sambuca lobster bisque cherry to- matoes basil and dill. Next up Cavatelli 21 terrific pasta dumplings made with fresh ricotta and par- mesan cheese with Italian sausage made at Shields the town butcher that is braised with garlic broccolini basil and veal stock. Shields also supplies the Berkshire pork belly skin surrounding the Porchetta 23 delicious roasted suckling pig seasoned with fresh herbs and fennel seeds the whole served with patatas al forno roasted pota- toes and roasted vegetables. The sweet ending is one fine Tiramisu della Nonna 9 with mascarpone and Mar- sala wine and Panna Cotta al Frutti della Stagione 8 velvety smooth custard served with luscious raspberries and blueberries. Kennebunks Ports sizzles with the same success enjoyed by the ambitious cre- ative Calandri at his first endeavor. n PortsofItalyTheKennebunks4WesternAve.Kennebunk. Mon-Sun 12pm-10pm 204-0365 portsofitaly.com scallops natural sustainable pork beef fish and shellfish and Maine lobster. Home to the annual Ice bar eves garden is perfect for outdoor dining in season. Happy Hour Mon. - Fri. free valet parking. Lunch 1130am-2pm Dinner 5-930pm. 468 Fore St. Portland 775-9090 evesatthegarden.com Great Lost Bear A full bar with 70 beer taps of Maine American craft breweries a large belgian selection. Menu features salads burgers a large vegetarian selection the best nachos buffalo wings in town. Discover where the natives go when theyre restless every day 1130am-1130pm. 540 Forest Ave. in the Woodfords area of Portland 772-0300 greatlostbear.com Hurricane Restaurant features the finest seafood and New england cooking on Maines coast. Serving lunch and dinner seven days a week. Sunday brunch til 330pm. Discover our award-winning wine list enjoy 10 off every bottle of wine on Wednesdays. Wicked good house-made pastries signature cocktails and extraor- dinary five-star New england cuisine. reservations strongly suggested. Dock Square Kennebunkport 967-9111 hurricanerestaurant.com Kon Asian Bistro Steakhouse Sushi Bar is upscale Asian with modern flair. Japanese Sushi thai chineseor try our hibachi tables. Our private party room accommodates groups from business meetings to birthday parties. choose fresh delicious items and enjoy our entertaining chefs preparing your meal in front of you. Family friendly open Mon.-thurs. 1130am-10pm Fri. to 11pm Sat. 1pm-1100pm Sun. 1130am-930pm. 874-0000 konasianbistrome.com Marias Ristorante is Portlands original classic Italian restaurant. Greg and tony Napolitano are always in house preparing classics like Zuppa de Pesce eggplant Parmigian Grilled Veal Sausages Veal chop Milanese homemade cavatelli pastas Pistachio Gelato Limoncello cake and Maines best Meatballs. Prices 11.95 - 22.95. tue.-Sat. starting at 5pm. catering always available. 337 cumberland Ave. 772-9232 www.mariasrestaurant.com Pedros focuses on simple yet full-flavored Mexican and Latino food. Offering tacos burritos and an impressive array of margaritas sangria beer and wine. especiales de la semana specials of the week keep the menu varied and fresh and showcase different Latino cultures. Seasonal outdoor dining available. Open daily 12pm-10pm. 181 Port rd. Kennebunk 967-5544 pedrosmaine.com Pier 77 The Ramp Bar Grill are owned managed by Kate chef Peter Morency. Pier 77 has a formal dining room with stunning views of cape Porpoise Harbor live music each weekend while the ramp is more casual with its own bar menu at hard-to-beat prices. Open year-round. 77 Pier rd. Kennebunkport 967-8500 pier77restaurant.com reservations recommended