Jan 21, 2021 | Food, our neighborhood
Want to enjoy a quiet and cozy night in your hotel room and still experience Portland’s famous culinary scene? Here are our top picks for dinner take-out in Portland, Maine. .01 // LEEWARD, 85 FREE STREET There is something so comforting about freshly made pasta....
Oct 2, 2020 | Food, Francis Favorites, Fun, our neighborhood, portland penninsula
The days are still golden and sunny but the nights are getting crisp & cozy – which means that fall has come to Maine. Beach days have been replaced with drives and hikes through stunning fall foliage, blueberry farms are closed for the season but now it’s time to...
Jul 9, 2020 | Fun, our neighborhood
Whether you’re looking for an easy afternoon stroll or something a little more difficult, there are a number of options for hikes and nature walks in and around Portland. Here are our top ten picks for the best hikes in Portland, Maine. .01 // BACK COVE TRAIL (9...
Jul 9, 2020 | Featured, Food, our neighborhood
Visiting Portland to celebrate a special occasion and want to go out for a nice meal? Here are our top picks for a date night dinner during your stay. 01. // FORE STREET Located a block from the waterfront in Old Port, Fore Street is well known as one of the original...
Jul 9, 2020 | Fun, our neighborhood
Portland is well known for its food and dining scene but the city also provides countless ways to get outside and enjoy the summer. These are a few of our favorite beaches that are all within a 20-minute drive of The Francis! .01 // WILLARD BEACH (10 MINUTE DRIVE FROM...
Jul 8, 2020 | Featured, Food, our neighborhood
There is no shortage of places to grab a lobster roll in Portland – but these are our top picks! 01. // PICNIC STYLE AT BITE INTO MAINE The two most popular rolls at Bite into Maine are their classics – the Connecticut Style (just warm butter on top) and...
