Maine 2023 – August (Part 1)

Allagash Brewery and Bite Into Maine

After thinking my running days were behind me, the Cape Elizabeth Beach to Beacon 10K race beaconed me.   After following a structured 3-month plan, I made the 18 hour drive to Maine with lots of wine and spirits in tow.   I planned to be back again in early Sepetember so I made sure that I had the necessary libations for both trips to Maine.

As usual, things could not have gone any better.  For whatever reason, I went on a lobsyer binge that started in Portland at Bite into Maine at the Allagash Brewery (my favorite so far), then I needed to try Yankee Magazine’s favorite, McLoons Lobster Shack in South Thomaston.  Unbeknownst to me, the Maine Lobster festival was happening in Rockland, so I went there after McLoons and had a lobster dinner.  Then I stopped at Jess’s Market and got four live lobsters for my trip back to Portland.  When I got back, we boiled them and made the best lobster linguine that I have ever had.  And what do you do with any left over lobster?  Lobster grilled cheese the next morning, of course.  So, a bit of lobster…I have a tendency to go to extremes.

Fueled by lobster and a bit of linguine, the Beach to Beacon was relatively easy and pain free.  The goal of under an hour was easily accomplished.  Lots of other great experiences including the great Maine breweries and restaurants…Mast Landing, Belleflower, Allagash, Tipo, Evo Kitchen and Bar, and Gross Confection Bar this time around.  

I will be back in Maine in three weeks and can’t wait to explore more breweries and lobster shacks…maybe a short run too.  As usual, some pics…