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The East Ender vs Fore Street Restaurant
Both East Ender and Fore Street Restaurant are recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Fore Street Restaurant ranks significantly higher than East Ender. Fore Street Restaurant scores 92 with accolades from 6 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Concierge.
The East Ender
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47 Middle St, Portland, ME 04101-4213
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Fodor's
"It doesn't get much better than the Maine lobster melt with bacon jam and peppadew relish served at this pint-size restaurant."
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Frommer's
"The best brunch in town (in my opinion) nails a delicate balance of sweet, savory, and experimental in a room that’s laid-back and welcoming."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Tourists and locals pack into East Ender, a funky, brick-walled spot, for stick-to-your ribs, elevated pub food."
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Frommer's
"This laid-back bar-restaurant has seen several iterations in the last decade but has lately come to emphasize the “bar” part of its identity. As such, the food is pubby and snacky, the..."
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Fore Street Restaurant
Concierge
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Gayot
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288 Fore Street, Portland, ME 04101-4109
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Concierge
"When people who don't have a date with the bingo table start lining up for dinner at 5 pm, you've probably found a first-rate restaurant."
Fodor's
"One of Maine's best chefs, Sam Hayward, opened this restaurant in a renovated warehouse on the edge of the Old Port in 1996."
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Frommer's
"Fore Street has emerged as one of northern New England’s most celebrated restaurants."
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Hayward's secret is simplicity: Local and organic ingredients are used where possible, and the kitchen avoids fussy presentations.
Gayot
15.0
"Foragers, farmers and fishmongers have been supplying local food to Fore Street since 1996, making it the pioneer of farm-to-fork restaurants in Portland."
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Tasting Table
"The daily rotating menu highlights Maine's seasonal haul, and simple, wood-fired preparations let natural flavors shine. "
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