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Updating The Eater Heatmap, February 2013

by Susan Axelrod
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by Susan Axelrod
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More often than not, tipsters, readers, friends and family of Eater have one question: Where should I eat right freaking now? Restaurant obsessives want to know what's new, what's hot. And while the Eater 18 is a crucial resource covering old standbys and neighborhood essentials across the state, it is not a chronicle of the 'it' places of the moment. Thus, we offer the Eater Heatmap, which will change continually to always highlight where the crowds are flocking to at the moment. New to this update: Owen's Farmhouse in Kennebunk.

Did we miss your personal favorite blisteringly hot restaurant? By all means, let us know in the comments. Know of a hot upcoming opening? Hit up the tipline!


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Owen's Farmhouse

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The second restaurant from David Ross and Merilee Paul, who own 50 Local is housed in a restored 1810 farmhouse. Owen's, named for their young son, focuses on brick oven pizzas, salads and small plates.
17 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME 04043

OTTO Pizza

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More space to eat Otto's famous pizza is a good thing. The new dining room is designed to accommodate families and groups; it boasts a large bar, industrial-style lighting and funky salvage finds.
574 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 773-7099
(207) 773-7099

Eventide Oyster Co.

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The casual companion to haute Hugo's next door, Eventide is lively and laid back, with oysters offered from a granite trough on the bar and a menu that includes charcuterie as well as crudo.
86 Middle St., Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-8538
(207) 774-8538

Buck's Naked BBQ

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Portland finally gets its 'cue, served up in roadhouse style in the heart of the Old Port. The latest Buck's aims to please everyone with both a kids play area and a large bar for Wharf Street's nightcrawlers.
50 Wharf St., Portland, ME 04101

David's Opus Ten

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Clever man, that David Turin, opening up his third Portland area restaurant inside another one. The 18-seat prix-fixe-menu-only dining room within his popular David’s in Monument Square is where Turin lets his imagination fly.
22 Monument Square, Portland, ME
(207) 773-4340
(207) 773-4340

Zen Chinese Bistro

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Portland's hottest new Chinese restaurant looks sharp - no fishtanks! - and keeps a growing crowd of fans happy with a huge menu of classic and contemporary dishes.
45 Danforth St., Portland, ME 04101
(207) 775-6888
(207) 775-6888

LFK

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The Port City's prime spot for hipster watching has a schoolroom-meets-lounge feel, funky cocktails and a menu of well-prepared, modern pub food.
188 State Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 899-3277
(207) 899-3277

Gather

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An old Masonic hall has been transformed into a warm and cheerful restaurant whose theme is community. The open kitchen offers farm-to-table food at fair prices and the bar serves housemade sodas along with local beers.
189 Main St., Yarmouth, ME 04096

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Owen's Farmhouse

17 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME 04043
The second restaurant from David Ross and Merilee Paul, who own 50 Local is housed in a restored 1810 farmhouse. Owen's, named for their young son, focuses on brick oven pizzas, salads and small plates.
17 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME 04043

OTTO Pizza

574 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
More space to eat Otto's famous pizza is a good thing. The new dining room is designed to accommodate families and groups; it boasts a large bar, industrial-style lighting and funky salvage finds.
574 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 773-7099
(207) 773-7099

Eventide Oyster Co.

86 Middle St., Portland, ME 04101
The casual companion to haute Hugo's next door, Eventide is lively and laid back, with oysters offered from a granite trough on the bar and a menu that includes charcuterie as well as crudo.
86 Middle St., Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-8538
(207) 774-8538

Buck's Naked BBQ

50 Wharf St., Portland, ME 04101
Portland finally gets its 'cue, served up in roadhouse style in the heart of the Old Port. The latest Buck's aims to please everyone with both a kids play area and a large bar for Wharf Street's nightcrawlers.
50 Wharf St., Portland, ME 04101

David's Opus Ten

22 Monument Square, Portland, ME
Clever man, that David Turin, opening up his third Portland area restaurant inside another one. The 18-seat prix-fixe-menu-only dining room within his popular David’s in Monument Square is where Turin lets his imagination fly.
22 Monument Square, Portland, ME
(207) 773-4340
(207) 773-4340

Zen Chinese Bistro

45 Danforth St., Portland, ME 04101
Portland's hottest new Chinese restaurant looks sharp - no fishtanks! - and keeps a growing crowd of fans happy with a huge menu of classic and contemporary dishes.
45 Danforth St., Portland, ME 04101
(207) 775-6888
(207) 775-6888

LFK

188 State Street, Portland, ME 04101
The Port City's prime spot for hipster watching has a schoolroom-meets-lounge feel, funky cocktails and a menu of well-prepared, modern pub food.
188 State Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 899-3277
(207) 899-3277

Gather

189 Main St., Yarmouth, ME 04096
An old Masonic hall has been transformed into a warm and cheerful restaurant whose theme is community. The open kitchen offers farm-to-table food at fair prices and the bar serves housemade sodas along with local beers.
189 Main St., Yarmouth, ME 04096