Pier 77
Even as fall is closing in, it’s a hot day as I head to Cape Porpoise for lunch at Pier 77. The restaurant is at the end of a scenic road lined with neat New England style homes. Pier 77 … Continue reading
Cape Porpoise
Capture: Cape Porpoise
Everyday moments in Maine documented by those who live in and love our state Maine is so photogenic and the landscape so varied. I was born and raised here, and graduated from University of Maine, so I feel strongly connected … Continue reading
Town Landings
Mainers have the privilege of witnessing the sense of community that oceanside towns possess—a type of community that can seldom be found anywhere else. Within these seaside enclaves, the town landing provides a meeting ground for locals and visitors, a … Continue reading
Beaches of Maine's Southern Shore
“What do they long for, as I long for, one salt smell of the sea once more?” – Edna St. Vincent Millay In summers late-afternoon light, the weekend warriors and sun worshippers arrive, emptying out of their cars onto Fortunes Rocks … Continue reading
The Art of Making Meaningful Acquaintance
LOCATION-June 2013By Dennis GilbertPhotographs by Matt Cosby “What lies ahead is an endless brunch of briny seafood, sport, sunshine, and romance.” Encased on the nearby wall is a page from the April 2, 1945, edition of Life magazine depicting local … Continue reading
Pier 77 + The Ramp
Pier 77 and The Ramp are entering their tenth year of operation. After spending an evening sampling the best of what each has to offer, it’s clear why they have become a dining destination. Although the Ramp in Cape Porpoise … Continue reading
Thirty-one Number Ones
EAT FEATURE-March 2011 Edited by Susan Grisanti Photographs by Dan Soley In the October 2009 issue of Bon Appétit magazine, restaurant editor Andrew Knowlton gave Portland the prized title “America’s Foodiest Small Town.” He wrote, “My scouting (aka eating) trips … Continue reading
Ronni Hass
COOK-January + February 2011 By Annemarie Ahearn Photography by Kari Herer For Ronni Hass, a dinner party is a work of art. She pays careful attention to every detail—from the artfully selected menu items to the beautifully constructed tablescapes. … Continue reading
Three Tiers on the Pier
FEAST-August 2009 (from Maine Home+Design) By Rebecca Falzano Photographs by François Gagné If restaurants could talk, Pier 77 on Cape Porpoise Harbor would have some tales to tell. For more than seventy years, the site overlooking a working pier has been … Continue reading
