The Magic of Maine — Asbury Park Press

PLACES GAIL, CAROLYN AND EMANUELARECOMMEND TO STAY

THE FOUR FAMOUS HISTORIC INNS OF ROCKLAND

THE BERRY MANOR: 82 Talbot Ave., Rockland, ME, (800) 774-5692, www.berrymanorinn.com. Owners: Cheryl & Michael. Rec-ognized by the state of Maine as an “Environmental Leader inHospitality Ecofriendly.” See their cookbook and visit their ‘guestpantry.’ Built in1899 for the wife of George Charles Berry. Thefamily had the largest livery stable in ME. The house has 55 win-dows, 12 guests rooms, 8 in the Main House and 4 in the Car-riage House B and B: 4 Star Diamond rating by AAA.

THE LINDSEY HOUSE, 5 Lindsey Street www.lindseyhouse.comOwners: (Capt.) Ken and Ellen Barnes. A lovely old English Inn,built in 1835 as a home for Capt. Lindsey (French & Indian War).In 1937 the home was turned into an Inn & Tavern. Rockland wasknown as Shore Village. 1924 the house was purchased by theWater Company as an office facility. It was used ‘hard’ until thecharming Ken & Ellen purchased the home in 1995. The houseretains it’s original charm. Lindsey House boasts lots of history.President Taft stayed there as well as many other famous guests.Son Noah Barnes is the Captain of the famous Schooner STEPHENTABOR. Included Distinctive Destinations National Trust of His-toric Preservation. Cookbook by Ellen Barnes: A TASTE OF TA-BOR.

LIME ROCK INN, 96 Limerock Street, Rockland, (800) LIMEROC(546-3742), www.LimeRockInn.com. Owners: Frank Isganitis andPJ Walter present a classic 1892 Queen Anne structure. Rated2010 Most Affordable Luxury “5 star experience.” Concierge ser-vice included. Specialty is 3 course plated Breakfast alternatingbetween savory and sweet. No multi-night minimums. Weddingreceptions. Journals in every room for guests to write about theirstay.

THE GRANITE INN, 546 Main Street, Rockland, ME 04841-Res-ervations: 800-386-9036, Fax: 207-594-9036 Email:ogi@midcoast.com Website: www.OldGraniteInn.com. Our stayat this charming bed and breakfast overlooking Maine’s 2nd larg-est harbor WAS THE BEST. This 1840 federal colonial home wasbuilt with gray granite quarried nearby. Hosts Ed & Joan Hantzreally take the time to please & make the best breakfasts on theplanet. Amenities include high-speed internet flat screen tv & guestpantries with refrigerators, hot/cold bottled water dispensers .Our comfy, roomy 2-room suite could sleep 4. All rooms haveprivate baths. This original granite building is opposite ferry ter-minal & Knight Marina. The Inn is green-certified and pet friendly.

PLACES WE RECOMMEND TO SEE

HISTORICINNSOFROCKLAND.COM: We were so happy to bepicked up at the airport by the charming owner & driver JimGamage, ALL ABOARD TROLLEY AND TAXI COMPANY. The 37"Limo is able to transport 24 people in comfort, complete with afireplace, stereo system, full bar & move around room. 21Limerock St Rockland, ME 04841, web: www.meetthefleet.com

THE PEARL ON THE PIER: 275 Main Street, Rockland ME, (207)594-9889, www.thepearlrockland.com. Opened May 28, 2010.This family affair serves wonderful crab cakes, lobsters, succu-lent pastas and Shrimp Scampi. Located on the water, whenfolks arrive the show begins. Owner Jim Fanning presents aCioppino that truly represents this fisherman’s house. I loved it.

PIES ON PARADE: Annual event next January 23, 2011, 90% ofproceeds go to the Food Pantry. Eat to your hearts content, Allsorts of pies. $25pp. Book at the Inns of Rockland

MAINE LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUM: 1 Park Drive, Rockland, ME, (207)594-3301, www.mainelighthousemuseum.org. This amazing placeholds the largest collection of lighthouse artifacts and memen-toes. Your visit will include learning facts like: Light-Ships wereanchored where there was no way a lighthouse could be placed.Brass metal doesn’t corrode. A great place for and event whichcan include a sleep over as one can make arrangements to “SpendA Night at a Lighthouse” overlooking Rockland Harbor.

OWLS HEAD TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM: P.O. Box 2777, Rt.73, Owls Head, ME 04854, (207) 594-4418, www.owlshead.org.This landmark houses a collection of antique aircraft, automo-biles, motorcycles, carriages, bicycles and engines. Everything athis museum works & is driveable. What a perfect place for acelebration!

SHIP TO SHORE LOBSTER COMPANY: 7 Wharf St., Owls Head,ME 04854, www.shiptoshorelobster.com. Rodney and AnnaMason’s lobster & crabs come from the Penobscot Bay, knownfor fabulou flavors & all caught by fishermen the same day. I wasthrilled with the information and also that for the price of $6 a lb.(retail) for any size lobster one can Ship UPS overnight & yourlobster will arrive by 10am. Call 207-594-4606, ask for Anna

ALL ABOARD TROLLEY & LIMOUSINE CO.: 21 Limerock St.,Rockland, ME 04841, (207) 594-9300, www.meetthefleet.com,“Like no other.” Interesting Facts: The trolleys are modern up todate, comfortable & even have a fireplace along with modern au-dio visual aids. I learned that Limestone is quarried in Rockland.Incorporated in 1854 as the Limestone capital of the world. Shippedthe first lobster to California by air in 1934. Lobster business isvery family oriented. The ‘Buoys’ are colored to differentiate eachlobster fisherman. 800,000 tons of granite to build the Breakwa-ter Lighthouse built in 1890.

CELLARDOOR WINERY: 367 Youngtown Rd., Lincolnville, ME04849, (207) 763-4478, www.mainwine.com. Owner BettinaDoulton. Features local chefs, offer cooking and winemakingclasses. Complimentary wine tasting every day around the circu-lar bar. Cellar Door Winery’s motto is “A Safe and WelcomingPlace.” Winemaker Aaron Peet adds to the charm of this villa andvineyard.

SAVAGE OAKS VINEYARD & WINERY: 174 Barrett Hill Rd., Union,ME 04862, (207) 785-2828. Winemaker Elmer and Holly Savage.Family owned farm and vineyard since 1790. Holly’s maiden nameis Oakes hence the name. 10 varieties French, NY and Maine hy-brids Grapes harvested by hand. While at the farm make certainto see the herd of Belgian “Oreo” Cows.

SWEETGRASS FARMS WINERY & DISTILLERY: 347 Carroll Rd.,Union, ME 04862, (207) 785-3024. Winemaker Keith Bodine wifeConstance. Primary “bragging” wine is Cranberry Wine and Brandy.Amazing Smash in Peach, Cranberry and Blueberry. Voted Maine’sbest Gin in 2009.

COLD RIVER VODKA: www.coldrivervodka.com 100% Maine Po-tato Vodka. Made in small batches, gluten-free, creates a natu-rally smoother finish. Blueberry Vodka is made with wild Maineblueberries. International awards and accolades.

RHEAL DAY SPA: 453 Main St., Rockland, ME, (207) 594-5077,www.rhealdayspa.com. Owner Rhonda Norstrom. “Healthy isBeautiful” Skin Care Clinical Line Spa treatments: Massage,Facials, Manicures, Pedicures, Reflexology. The entire spa is“green” using all recycled materials. Cork and rubber floors.recycled paper tabletops and recycled glass tiles.

SKIN KLINIC AND DAY SPA: 20 Summer St., Rockland, ME (207)594-7003, www.skinklinicdayspa.com. Owner, Sue Kelly R.N. Thespa carries Organic product lines, (nothing in the soil). Sue be-lieves in giving back to the community. Free treatments for can-cer patients to help through the disease. Using fresh fruits andvegetables, there is an array of beneficial treatments. The Blue-berry Detox is a favorite. Skin Klinic Day Spa offers ESTROGENESCAPE WEEKEND (see website for info). In the early 1800’s thehouse served as a stagecoach house and underground railroad.Taft stayed at the house when he was a Senator.

FARNSWORTH ART CENTER: Andrew Wyeth and LucyFarnsworth Homestead, 19th century Greek Revival architec-ture features more than 10.00 paintings, sculptures, watercol-ors and fine art objects throughout 12 galleries.

CAPTAIN JACK LOBSTER BOAT TOURS: 130 Thomaston St.,Rockland, ME. (207) 542-6852 www.captainjacklobstertours.com. Captain Steve Hale takes you out on the 30 ‘ lobsterboat to “See ‘um caught”. Experience the life of a locallobsterman & rent a trap for the season. He sends the lobstershome to you & you monitor your trap on the computer. LunchCruises, Mackerel fishing.

CAFE MIRANDA, 15 Oak St, (207) 596-0770,miranda@midcoast.com. Chef-Owner Kerry Altiero says, “Wedo not serve the food of cowards.” This green certified spotwith multi-ethnic choices is like a party in your mouth with uniquetastes & recipes, brick oven foccaccia, soul food with style withlocal produce.

FARMERS FARE, P.O.BOX 480, (Rt. 90) Rockport, Me,04856,www.farmersfaremaine.com. Teri Thompson-Christie & PeterChristie focus on healthy but unique fare.Very community ori-ented, she gives back in many ways. Small producers showtheir goods here. The pure water, luscious meats, wondrousgelatto, duck & goose eggs & kid’s programs are exceptional.

PRIMO RESTAURANT, 2 S.Main St. Rockland, ME, (207) 596-0770, www.primorestaurant.com. Chef-owner Melissa Kellyraises the pigs, chickens, herbs, vegetables and doesn’t wastea thing. Their philosophy is to support, grow, raise & nourish.Bakery Chef Price Kushner’s creations are award-winning.

AMALFI ON THE WATER, 12 Water St., Suite 106, RocklandME 04841, (207) 596-0012, www.amalfionthewater.com. Chef-owner David Cooke and co-owner General Mgr., Nancy Wood’swaterside dining jewel say, “A view to remember & food not toforget,” & the rest is history. Try the Oysters, Crab Cakes.Chicken Speidini, Haddock Citron & Lobster Risotto & dazzlingdesserts.

RUSTICA CUCINA ITALIANA, 315 Main St.,Rockland ME, (207)594-0015. Chef-owner John Stowe’s creations are not to bemissed. His knowledge of food & wine is obvious in the dailymenus & presentations. Great parties Italian food with a scintil-lating twist. Chosen ‘Best of the Best’ in the community.

MAINEWRITTEN BYGAIL GERSON-WITTE &CAROLYN DELAFRANGEEDITED BYEMANUELA ANGELO

The Magic of

PRIMO: A RESTAURATEUR’S DREAM

DAVID C.’S AMALFI ON THE WATER

THE FARMER’S FARE: Terri, Peter, Maralyn

RHONDA OF RHEAL DAY SPA CAFE MIRANDA’S KERRY A. IS A GEM

LINDSEY HOUSE

LIME ROCK INN-REMINISCE ELEGANTLY SWEET GRASS FARMS WINERY & DISTILLERY

TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM- Collect-Preserve-Display & Demonstrate

LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUM-OPEN YEAR ROUND

JIM GAMAGE JR.’S ALL ABOARD TROLLEY & LIMOBERRY MANOR INN-MEET THE ‘PIE’ MOMS

CELLARDOOR WINERY by Bettina D. Is Spectacular

SHIP TO SHORE LOBSTER COMPANY RUSTICA CUCINA ITALIANA

BUY A TRAP AND GET LOBSTERS FROM CAPTAIN JACK

SAVAGE OAKS VINEYARD

SUE OF SKIN KLINIC

Capt Ken & Ellen Barnes,Innkeeper Patricia (center)

THE GRANITE INN

THE NEW PEARL SEAFOOD & RAW BAR RESTAURANT

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