It’s always fun to peruse the Portland Phoenix’s yearly “best” issue. This year we were pleased to see that the East End won “Best Portland Neighborhood” and the Back Cove—accessible by the Eastern Prom Trail—won “Best Place to Run/Walk/Bike.” We’d also like to congratulate our neighbors who’ve ranked among the best:
- Best Coffee Shop/Teahouse: Coffee By Design
620 Congress St. Portland | 207.772.5533 | 1 Diamond St, Portland | 207.874.5400 | 67 India St, Portland | 207.780.6767 | 43 Washington Ave, Portland | 207.874.2234 | coffeebydesign.com - Best Cookie/Cupcake: Two Fat Cats
47 India St, Portland | 207.347.5144 | twofatcatsbakery.com - Best Drink Deal: $2 Happy Hour at the Front Room
73 Congress St, Portland | 207.773.3366 | thefrontroomrestaurant.com - Best Ethnic Market: Micucci Grocery
45 India Street, Portland | 207.775.1854 | micuccigrocery.com - Best Neighborhood Store: Rosemont
580 Brighton Ave, Portland | 207.774.8129 | 88 Congress St, Portland | 207.773.7888 | 5 Commercial St, Portland | 207.699.4560 | 96 Main St, Yarmouth | 207.846.1234 | rosemontmarket.com - Best Pizza + Best Chain in Maine + Best Delivery Food + Best Late-Night Restaurant: OTTO Pizza
576 Congress St, Portland | 225 Congress St, Portland | 207.773.709 | ottoportland.com - Best Waitstaff/Service: Silly’s
40 Washington Ave, Portland | 207.772.0360 | sillys.com - Best All-Purpose Maker’s showroom: Ferdinand
243 Congress St, Portland | 207.761.2151 | ferdinandhomestore.com - Best Bartender: Michelle at the Snug
223 Congress St, Portland | 207.772.6893 | thesnugpub.com - Best Local Cause: Portland Food Co-op
Coming later this year to 290 Congress Street | portlandfood.coop
We’re delighted the best in these categories are all within a 10-minute walk from 118 on Munjoy Hill. But we’re happy to congratulate everyone who ranked in this year’s issue and applaud them for making Portland a great place to live. Kudos!
