An update for those in the know,The Bearded Ladies Jewel Box is Maine’s coolest new bar. Deliberately a little hard to find this bar has now been opens few weeks and really starting to find it’s stride. Its a little dark inside for picture taking (plus the cocktails are very potent), but I can assure that this elegant bar is putting out beautifully crafted drinks and strikingly tasty generously portioned snacks. On my latest visit we tried both the pickle plate and the super yummy smoked salmon on cucumber. Both were throwbacks to the Mad Men era updated with modern spices to make them really pop. Based on the current kitchen set up chef Lex Jones could be one to watch.
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Little Bigs!!!!
If home is where the heart is, then little Bigs must be my home away from home. I just love them that much! Their donut creations are just so amazing! I can best describe their raised donuts as Crispy fried joy with a pillowy core. Absolutely life affirming bites of happiness!
But wait there’s more! First time visitors please note that their pasties are equally amazing! Golden hand-formed crusts of a dizzying variety, filled with such beautiful things as “real” Texas chili, Thai chicken bursting with flavor and my favorite cheeseburger with tomato jam!!
For those in the know, crossing the bridge in to South Portland means a mandatory stop at this hidden gem!Pictured Below: Pb&J, Glazed Cininmon swirl Stick, Bismarck, Dark chocolate Ganache Raised, Cheeseburger, Texas Chili.
Dubbel Shot ale
Dubbel Shot ale from Barreled Souls Brewery in Saco,is a Belgian style ale with with cold brewed coffee. It’s a wonderfully complex high alcohol brew, reminiscent of a fine dry port but much more drinkable.
I plan on pairing my growler with some beef short ribs that have been simmering all day.
The Jewel Box
Sneak peek of the Bearded Lady’s Jewel box and they are already a Fabulous drink slinging machine! Stay tuned you will want to be there when they open for real in the very near future!
