Pretty sure it's because when the wind is blowing just right, you get the smell of the Westbrook Paper Mill. It has a smell kind of like boiled cabbage. There is a "Who Farted" kids' book series so maybe it's about that, but I went to college down the road in Windham and when we smelled the paper mill, we'd often ask who farted.
Its because there used to be a baked bean factory just north of Portland (you can see it if you head north towards Falmouth on hwy 295 on the north side of the old bridge). It recently shut down and the building was donated to SMCC to study marine science.
We're thinking about doing a fall road trip through NE and ending somewhere in Maine. I've been around the north area in the fall for football games. It's definitely something magical
hi! i love this channel, my family owns a summer house 30 miles south of there in old orchard and i summer there every year. i’ve been to nearly all the places you went to there in portland. it’s so beautiful! the lobster boat experience is super fun, keep up the good work.❤
Loved Portland! We ate at the same donut shop and High Roller and loved them both! Next time we’ll check out your other suggestions especially the lobstering boat. Great job!
I'm a huge Kara and Nate fan, but ya'll just won me over with that Nathan Drake and Tomb Raider reference (and also the great video about Maine lol). I'll be catching up on vids and staying tuned!
Yay you explored Portland! Such a fun place to go on a beautiful summer day, or weekend. I loved going out on a lobster boat and learning all about lobstering. Excellent exploration!
So funny, I went to Portland back in 2017 and went to almost all the same places. but my trip was in February and I went to Portland Head Light in the middle of a literal blizzard 😂
U can get good lobster rolls in Portland but go up the coast more, the mid coast area you'll get better lobster rolls. Places like portland they try to hard, a good lobster roll is either lobster mixed with a little mayo and stuffed in a sweet roll or just plain lobster in a roll with butter dripped all over it. Dont go to Red's lobster in wiscasset, its a rip off. Hope u enjoy ur visit
Food note: I’ve never been to Maine, but lobster should never be chewy, if it’s chewy they overcooked it. Lobster should always be very very tender and almost falling apart! I think you have just been unlucky with that or been to places that didn’t cook it properly. I live in Pennsylvania my lobster has only come from the grocery store or restaurants in Pennsylvania or New Jersey and it’s never been chewy. (Although obviously it’s going to be better in Maine) 😊
Former San Franciscan here. If you ever go back, and want to drop a few more dollars, Fore St. restaurant is the closest thing I have found on the east coast. Just fresh, beautifully prepared food, mostly local. And the bread comes from The Standard Baking Co. which is open to the public. Also best bakery on the East Coast. Maybe because I'm happily tranplanted in Boston, I am looking for the SF vibe and flavors.
I may be the only one who doesn't love Holy Donut donuts. They feel like they've sat in the fryer too long, soaking up oil. They're just too heavy. It's NOT because they're potato donuts, since my family makes donuts with potato in the dough that are still light, fluffy, yeast-raised donuts. I prefer Frosty's donuts to Holy Donut.
For a place where lobster is in abundance you would think that a hoagie would be much cheaper. I could see $20 but $30 for a cold lobster sandwich seems pretty excessive but then again it is a food truck and food trucks are always way more expensive than a restaurant.
You've got to come farther north and avoid the tourist places. Along the coastline they're always going to be more expensive. There's an ice cream shop in my rural hometown that sells a large lobster roll, soda, chips, and sundae for $30. Another stand sells them for $20. Most of us just go to the grocery store or find a local lobsterman who sells them, boil and then pick out the meat, and make our own sandwiches.
@@faredrop Nope.... didn't go through lol. Check out "Primo" and "In Good Company" in Rockland, "Larson's Lunchbox" in Damariscotta, and "Richard's" and "Big Top Delicatessen" in Brunswick.
All that Lobster! Sometimes you gotta save a bit in one area of the trip so you can splurge later! All about the priorities. Yum. How was the cost of your hotel?
Ok, I just saw/heard something I have to raise a stink over. Connecticut style is NOT real! A hot lobster roll is still a Maine lobster roll, no Connecticut involved here. Don't get me wrong, I love CT....but I am not a fan of those who think hot is Connecticut style. It's NOT. Thank you for listening and congrats on ordering at least 2 Eventide Brown Butter Lobstah Rolls....I might have had to say something there. Me? I'm a native Massachusetts guy who's spent oh...5 years of his life visiting, staying in, working in Maine. So I get local rights forevah now. LOL Nice job on the video! It's not easy stuffing all you did in two days. BTW....Two Lights would have been a great choice too, their Lobstah is wicked good! I haven't tried Bite into Maine yet....I will soon! One more thing...if you're in Boston, the best lobstah roll is in Winthrop at Belle Isle Seafood!!
@@faredrop You can take the boy out of New England....but you can't make him accept anything other than Maine lobstah!! Been in Texas most of the last 30 years.
Trust, we're thinking the same thing. Sometimes you gotta splurge. It was REALLY good though. And I'm sure there were spots way cheaper if we tried looking, but we went with what was recommended to us.
Love the place. It's beautiful, but no! 🤣 Granted (and I say this so they don't come for us in the comments) we probably could have been a lot more frugal with our spending, but Maine is known for lobsters and lobster rolls so we wanted to find good ones.
@@faredrop Yeah, I'm something of a traditionalist with these things but people have been ranting about their brown butter version so if I went there I'd have to give it a try. Fun video and hello from Bar Harbor. You guys should do one on this place! A ridiculous amount of food options, just like Portland.
It would have been a lot better if he hadn't gone into it with a mission to find the best lobster rolls. If you can do without that it's probably not all that bad.
Who the hell recommends eventide to everyone? It’s touristy it’s overly bougie and expensive! The foods good but not worth the money! I mean that’s most of Portland… the city has kind of gotten ruined as of late… everything has gotten overpriced! Btw I live in Maine near Portland I just never go there because it’s almost unbearable compared to what it used to be when it was more of a locals place
You guys are great at capturing the feel of Portland, Maine but just had to unsubscribe the same day I subscribed because as a vegetarian the food parts (fish and lobster) are not what I want to be seeing. Loved your channel otherwise.
If lobster is chewy, that means it's overcooked. (Same with shrimp.) Sounds like the lobster you had before coming to Portland wasn't prepared properly. 🦞🦞🦞
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Pretty sure it's because when the wind is blowing just right, you get the smell of the Westbrook Paper Mill. It has a smell kind of like boiled cabbage. There is a "Who Farted" kids' book series so maybe it's about that, but I went to college down the road in Windham and when we smelled the paper mill, we'd often ask who farted.
Its because there used to be a baked bean factory just north of Portland (you can see it if you head north towards Falmouth on hwy 295 on the north side of the old bridge). It recently shut down and the building was donated to SMCC to study marine science.
@@elementarystemwithms.crosm5345 - The mill in Westbrook no longer makes that smell. Hasnt is over 20 yeats.
@@Apex_Puffin That's still Portland. B&M Bean Factory. We also made Moxie, lol
The Light House is Technically Cape Elizabeth though xD I grew up there. Hence my name.
As someone raised in Maine, now living in Pennsylvania, I can confirm that Maine Whoopie Pies are far superior. So glad you enjoyed your trip!
Didn't want to start too much controversy, but yeah 100%
❤ your energy, you compliment eachother and are fun to watch😊
😊 thank you!
I’m from Maine!!!!!! Omg never seen anyone I watch in Portland! You have to go farther north in the fall it’s legit the most beautiful!
We're thinking about doing a fall road trip through NE and ending somewhere in Maine. I've been around the north area in the fall for football games. It's definitely something magical
YEEESSSSS - Brunswick to Ellsworth!
@@faredrop Acadia national park is a great place to see moose and hike and such cute coastal towns along the way! You’re going to love it!
@@faredropacadia national park is gorgeous!!
Such a relaxing video! Love Maine! Always a proud moment seeing Tony conquer his fear of heights as well
Haha this one wasn't bad, but for whatever reason I always seem to put myself in those situations 😅
hi! i love this channel, my family owns a summer house 30 miles south of there in old orchard and i summer there every year. i’ve been to nearly all the places you went to there in portland. it’s so beautiful! the lobster boat experience is super fun, keep up the good work.❤
Such a helpful video--as a Marylander, I especially appreciate it.
🙌🏽 we met a lot of Marylanders in Maine. Including ourselves, there were three couples on our lobster tour from the great state.
I found my people! Yes the cookie is better than the filling 💯😁
Yes!
I’m hoping to visit Portland soon, so I appreciated this video!
Thanks for watching. Hope you have fun!
Loved Portland! We ate at the same donut shop and High Roller and loved them both! Next time we’ll check out your other suggestions especially the lobstering boat. Great job!
High Roller and Eventide were by far our favorites
Love this! Keep up the great work!😊
Thank you!! 😊
I live 1 hr south of Portland, just over the border in New Hampshire. You hit up many of my go-tos in the area.
Yes! We're trying to tell everyone we know if they head to Portland, hit up at least one of these spots
Great job, guys. Love your videos
Thanks!
Hey! How fun seeing my recommendation pop up! Love love love Portland.
🙌 Thanks for the help in making this video possible!
I'm an Oreo cookie over the cream girl too!!
Loved this video. We're planning our Portland trip now!
Yes!!! the best! Hope you have fun in Portland. We want to go back in the fall
I'm a huge Kara and Nate fan, but ya'll just won me over with that Nathan Drake and Tomb Raider reference (and also the great video about Maine lol). I'll be catching up on vids and staying tuned!
We must have a lot of similar tastes lol
I've always wanted to visit Maine! Thanks for sharing ❤
hope you get to go one day!
We're headed there soon. So excited! :)
You're going to have a good time there. Just don't go crazy with lobster rolls like we did 😅
Another awesome video! Now I'm hungry 😂
Sorry! lol
Great video and you made me so so hungry. Thanks for the good content all i want to do is eat lobster now
Haha I have a new take on lobster now. Pretty much has become like crabcakes in Md for me. 🤣
Yay you explored Portland! Such a fun place to go on a beautiful summer day, or weekend. I loved going out on a lobster boat and learning all about lobstering. Excellent exploration!
We're thinking of going back in the fall to see the seasons change
@@faredrop you should! It’ll be wonderful
I just love your videos. Sara I’m with you the cookie is better than the frosting in an Oreo
Thanks. Right! The cookie is the best part
Love your videos!
Thank you!
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Nothing like Maine Lobster🙇🏻♀️
Food in the North East is the best🙌
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Such a fun video! Portland, Mains looks beautiful!
09:24 we had to do a double take when we saw the red van lol
Thanks ya'll. Lol. Funny enough I mentioned that it kind of looked like yours when we saw it
There is a huge difference between cold water lobster and warm water lobster. Warm water is very tuff and chewy unlike cold water lobster.
Ah is that it? Yeah I don't like warm water lobster
I’m actually with you on the Oreo preference, I never get double stuff! Lol
Right! I love the thins too
I am with you on the Oreo Sara!!! Try the Oreo thins, they have even less icing and are so good!!!
Love thins!
Now i want lobster!! I need a flight just to eat and come back 🤣🤣
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The duck fat poutine is LIFE. I always tell everyone to go there!
OMG! We had no idea until we tried it. The little extra duck confit on the top. 👩🍳
I live in Lancaster PA- best whoopie pies are here at roadside market stands
Oh interesting
So funny, I went to Portland back in 2017 and went to almost all the same places. but my trip was in February and I went to Portland Head Light in the middle of a literal blizzard 😂
wow that's crazy. Bet it's beautiful in the winter though. We want to return for the fall
Those donuts look amazing! I make a maple bacon Cinnnamon roll that is AMAZING! That combo is delicious!
Wait, that sounds delicious!
@@faredrop if you're ever near Port Angeles Washington, I'll gladly make some for you!
Great video! I’m going to Portland in September. Which hotel did you use? We’re having a tough time choosing.
We booked an Airbnb about 7 mins away from Downtown. It was the cheapest one we could find at about $80 a night
U can get good lobster rolls in Portland but go up the coast more, the mid coast area you'll get better lobster rolls. Places like portland they try to hard, a good lobster roll is either lobster mixed with a little mayo and stuffed in a sweet roll or just plain lobster in a roll with butter dripped all over it. Dont go to Red's lobster in wiscasset, its a rip off. Hope u enjoy ur visit
Thanks!!
I work for eventide and honey paw. I prep alot of the food on the menu and it is so cool seeing it on yt
You all do an excellent job! Food was phenomenal
Yall literally were directly next to my house at one point hahahaha glad you had a good time
We had a blast! Small world
Food note: I’ve never been to Maine, but lobster should never be chewy, if it’s chewy they overcooked it. Lobster should always be very very tender and almost falling apart! I think you have just been unlucky with that or been to places that didn’t cook it properly. I live in Pennsylvania my lobster has only come from the grocery store or restaurants in Pennsylvania or New Jersey and it’s never been chewy. (Although obviously it’s going to be better in Maine) 😊
Good point!
The guy who lead your tour on lucky catch is my neighbor!!
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I’m w/u on the white filling stuff on cookies. Lol
right!
Former San Franciscan here. If you ever go back, and want to drop a few more dollars, Fore St. restaurant is the closest thing I have found on the east coast. Just fresh, beautifully prepared food, mostly local. And the bread comes from The Standard Baking Co. which is open to the public. Also best bakery on the East Coast. Maybe because I'm happily tranplanted in Boston, I am looking for the SF vibe and flavors.
Oh thanks for the recs. We'll probably go back in the fall
I may be the only one who doesn't love Holy Donut donuts. They feel like they've sat in the fryer too long, soaking up oil. They're just too heavy. It's NOT because they're potato donuts, since my family makes donuts with potato in the dough that are still light, fluffy, yeast-raised donuts. I prefer Frosty's donuts to Holy Donut.
We'll have to try those next time
I agree! Frosty's are way better.
For a place where lobster is in abundance you would think that a hoagie would be much cheaper. I could see $20 but $30 for a cold lobster sandwich seems pretty excessive but then again it is a food truck and food trucks are always way more expensive than a restaurant.
lobster is definitely not something you're supposed to eat often unless you have the means to do so 😅
There's a reason locals usually only have lobster once or twice a year. Tourist prices!
You've got to come farther north and avoid the tourist places. Along the coastline they're always going to be more expensive. There's an ice cream shop in my rural hometown that sells a large lobster roll, soda, chips, and sundae for $30. Another stand sells them for $20. Most of us just go to the grocery store or find a local lobsterman who sells them, boil and then pick out the meat, and make our own sandwiches.
i used to scrape the frosting off the oreos and just eat the cookies! i found my people!! lmaooooo
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I live in Maine can you please come to Norridgewock Maine please
Any recommendations?
@@faredrop Norridgewock is a pretty nice town, there are parks, schools, stores, and more. You should come to Norridgewock and see for your self ❤️
😂 sometimes good food it worth it!
You got that right!
You really should check out Rockland, Maine!!!! Sooooo many great restaurants!
Rockland, check. Thanks for the rec. any restaurants you recommend in particular?
@@faredrop Sent you an email!
@@faredrop Nope.... didn't go through lol. Check out "Primo" and "In Good Company" in Rockland, "Larson's Lunchbox" in Damariscotta, and "Richard's" and "Big Top Delicatessen" in Brunswick.
I recommend the Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland.
All that Lobster! Sometimes you gotta save a bit in one area of the trip so you can splurge later! All about the priorities. Yum. How was the cost of your hotel?
Absolutely!! We had an Airbnb it was about 7 mins from downtown and around $80 a night I think
Thanks!! I was super fun for sure!
What are parking rates in portland like?
We didn't drive.We took an uber downtown, and an uber to the lighthouse, and walked everywhere
Ok, I just saw/heard something I have to raise a stink over. Connecticut style is NOT real! A hot lobster roll is still a Maine lobster roll, no Connecticut involved here. Don't get me wrong, I love CT....but I am not a fan of those who think hot is Connecticut style. It's NOT. Thank you for listening and congrats on ordering at least 2 Eventide Brown Butter Lobstah Rolls....I might have had to say something there. Me? I'm a native Massachusetts guy who's spent oh...5 years of his life visiting, staying in, working in Maine. So I get local rights forevah now. LOL Nice job on the video! It's not easy stuffing all you did in two days. BTW....Two Lights would have been a great choice too, their Lobstah is wicked good! I haven't tried Bite into Maine yet....I will soon! One more thing...if you're in Boston, the best lobstah roll is in Winthrop at Belle Isle Seafood!!
Quite passionate about your lobstah rolls. Love it
@@faredrop You can take the boy out of New England....but you can't make him accept anything other than Maine lobstah!! Been in Texas most of the last 30 years.
You're still a mass hole.... always will be lol. Love from NH
So many youtube travel channels forget to tell people there are no lighthouses in portland 🤣
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Looks like we’ll be living off of vegan donuts if we ever visit 😂.
Not a bad way to live 😂
I was sitting here hoping you’d make it to the speakeasy, Lincoln’s. 😢
Maybe next time. Adding it to the list
I can't afford to eat in this town. 🤣 Although, as a vegetarian, maybe it wouldn't be as pricey. haha! Looks like a pretty town though!
Trust, we're thinking the same thing. Sometimes you gotta splurge. It was REALLY good though. And I'm sure there were spots way cheaper if we tried looking, but we went with what was recommended to us.
I live in Portland and there are plenty of way more affordable options! They just didn’t visit any of them. 😂
Are you from Geyserville Sara? You look familiar.
For the time of your life go to BUBBAS SULKY LOUNGE in PORTLAND, MAINE!!!..............................................
weird, lobster rolls here in Connecticut are served hot with butter
In Boston too
Love a CT lobster roll, but I think ME got it right ;)
So Portland Maine food ain’t cheap 😅
Love the place. It's beautiful, but no! 🤣 Granted (and I say this so they don't come for us in the comments) we probably could have been a lot more frugal with our spending, but Maine is known for lobsters and lobster rolls so we wanted to find good ones.
Lobster is supposed to be cold!
There's warm and there's cold lobster, but warm lobster is probably the reason we weren't big fans until now
@@faredrop Yeah, I'm something of a traditionalist with these things but people have been ranting about their brown butter version so if I went there I'd have to give it a try.
Fun video and hello from Bar Harbor. You guys should do one on this place! A ridiculous amount of food options, just like Portland.
Eventide at Fenway is terrible.
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Wow. Seems crazy expensive for what you guys got/saw/went. I don't think I'll be going to Portland anytime soon.
It would have been a lot better if he hadn't gone into it with a mission to find the best lobster rolls. If you can do without that it's probably not all that bad.
Yeah, they definitely hit the highest priced food item AND at touristy Portland prices. Things are more affordable if you get beyond Portland.
$50 an hour for a golf cart is highway robbery.
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Uhm, Actually.... Portland Head Light is not in Portland, it is in Cape Elizabeth Maine. Just sayin'! 😀
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Who the hell recommends eventide to everyone? It’s touristy it’s overly bougie and expensive! The foods good but not worth the money! I mean that’s most of Portland… the city has kind of gotten ruined as of late… everything has gotten overpriced! Btw I live in Maine near Portland I just never go there because it’s almost unbearable compared to what it used to be when it was more of a locals place
I'm going to guess that Tony is a Cancer and Sara is an Aries.
Lol, Sagittarius and Scorpio
But honestly I like Caribbean lobster better...
Usually don't like lobster. This might have changed my mind a bit. Haven't tried Caribbean lobster, but the seafood down there is great.
You guys are great at capturing the feel of Portland, Maine but just had to unsubscribe the same day I subscribed because as a vegetarian the food parts (fish and lobster) are not what I want to be seeing. Loved your channel otherwise.
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I’m loving this lobster roll tour because at that $$$ I only want the best! 😊 🦞
haha exactly why we took a poll because we weren't about to spend money on food that was okay at best here 😅
If lobster is chewy, that means it's overcooked. (Same with shrimp.) Sounds like the lobster you had before coming to Portland wasn't prepared properly.
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Could be