Ogunquit Activity Blog

Portland Old Port Culinary Walking Tours

fallsblogger — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:58:46 +0000

This leisurely-paced walking tour carves a path through the streets of the charming Old Port. A hundred years ago this area was home to fish houses, canneries, industrial factories and textile mills. Unlike a century ago. when the air was heavy with industrial smoke, today the air is fragrant with the fresh ocean breeze and scents of coffee houses, bakeries and award-winning restaurants, all tempting passersby as they wind their way through the scenic narrow streets.
The friendly and engaging tour guides will take you to several old venues where you will have an opportunity to sample delectable, Maine-inspired foods and obtain a behind-the-scenes look at those who craft these culinary delights. Along the way, you will learn about the colorful local history unique to the “Port City”.
As you sample the fare at various stops, the tour guides and proprietors will reveal the history behind their industry, the uniquely Maine products that are used and a little hint or two as to why they are simply award-winning year after year!
Tours are offered weekends (Saturday at 10:30) in the off season and then daily June-October. The tour is 2-2.5 hours long and costs $45 per person. The price includes all food tastings and tour guides and the group is limited to 14 people. Tours take place rain or shine and meet at the Old Port Wine Shop located at 223 Commercial Street. Buy tickets at the Ticket Center or to purchase by phone, call 800-595-4849. Call center operators are available 24 hours/day—7 days/week. Culinary Walking Tour Information.

Maine’s Winter Restaurant Week

fallsblogger — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:56:30 +0000

Restaurant Week is more than a celebration of Maine’s incredible food scene, it gives restaurants a much-needed boost during a time when business often slows. Another important aspect of Maine Restaurant Week is helping local non-profit organizations. Thousands of dollars have been raised since Maine Restaurant Week’s 2009 introduction.
Winter Maine Restaurant Week is set for March 1-10. 2012. Participating restaurants will be serv ing specially priced three course menus—priced at $20, $30 and $40. Also, some restaurants will be serving three course lunches for $15.
The opening night signature event celebrates the statewide restaurant community. Maine’s top bartenders and desert makers converge and vie for the title of “People’s Favorite”. Attendees will be able to try each cocktail and desert entry and cast a vote to choose the crowd favorites.
New this year, cocktails will also be judged by a panel of bartenders led by John Meyers, Maine bartender and cocktail scholar. Start Maine Restaurant Week in style and raise your glass to Maine’s amazing restaurant community.
So far, 37 restaurants have signed up to participate in communities from Camden, Kennebunk, Portland, South Portland, Lewiston, Falmouth, Auburn, Kennebunkport, Wiscasset, Freeport, Topsham, Bangor, Cape Elizabeth, Eliot, Bath and Brunswick. A complete list will be available at the front desk for you during your stay during the Restaurant Week, and we currently have availability at the resort, so come on up and join in on this festive gourmet experience!
Visit on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mainerestaurantweek

Mike’s Clam Shack- Breakfast!

fallsblogger — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:07:12 +0000

Bet you never thought you’d put Mike’s Clam Shack and breakfast together in the same sentence! But once again, Mike has surprised us-and he is now serving breakfast. During the winter, it will be available on Friday, Saturday and Sunday starting at 7:00 am and running until 11:30. Mike’s is open for lunch and dinner year-round –closed on Tuesday during the winter.
A visit to Mike’s facebook page has their breakfast menu posted, but it’s not yet on their website. If breakfast is as good as everything else at Mike’s, it’ll be great! He is offering egg specialities, omelets, the benedicts, pancakes, French toast and other specials to appeal to the hearty eater. Of course, your favorite Bloody Mary or Mimosa is readily available.
Good Luck, Mike!

December Special

fallsblogger — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:19:36 +0000

Marginal Way Fund Raiser
What would Ogunquit be without our beautiful Marginal Way? The maintenance, repair and beautification of this most treasured walk way, the cliff side path along the ocean, is completely funded by private resources and is managed by the Marginal Way Preservation Fund. To this end, we here at the Falls at Ogunquit are trying to raise funds in support of this organization during the month of December. So, we are offering a night’s stay at the low rate of $65 from December 1-December 29, excluding weekends, when you contribute at least $50 to this Preservation Fund. Reservations must be made in advance directly through the resort at 207-646-4600 and your contribution must be presented at check-in in the form of a check for $50 (or more!). This discount cannot be combined with other discounts or packages. If you want to learn more about this fund, visit their website at www.marginalwayfund.org.

2011 Christmas by the Sea only a month away!

fallsblogger — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 13:58:33 +0000

The 25th annual Christmas by the Sea Celebration is scheduled this year for December 3-4 & 9-11, 2011! The first weekend features Santa’s Workshop, an Ice Skating Party, a Cookie Walk, Santa’s Village & House of Scrooge A musical theater production, The Gift of the Magi, a Gingerbread Decorating Class, Ogunquit Spirit of Giving 6th Annual Holiday Party and The Marginal Way Preservation Fund Meatloaf Competition.
Weekend two is highlighted by the Saturday Christmas Parade which runs from the Main Beach to Perkins Cove and is presented by the Village Spirit Committee. Beginning on Friday, there are concerts at The Baptist Church and at Jonathan’s restaurant, Hayrides at Veteran’s park, Christmas Caroling Downtown, a continuation of Santa’s Village & House of Scrooge culminating with the Tree Lighting at Veteran’s Park at 8:15 followed by the Bonfire at Main Beach.
Throughout the day on Saturday there will be visits with Santa, a Basement Bazaar and Arts and Crafts Show, The Chowder and Chocolafest, Kids’ Ornament Making and Cookie Decorating, The “Giving Tree” Silent Auction, Holiday Storytelling, a Wandering Minstrel, Tree lighting and caroling at Perkins Cove after the parade, and much more…
Sunday ends the weekend with Hayrides at Veteran’s Park, an Open House at the Ogunquit Heritage Museum and the Southern Maine Christmas Parade in Wells.
This weekend is always fun-filled and active. Visit Ogunquit’s Chamber website for more complete details. www.ogunquit.org

Maine Brewers Festival

fallsblogger — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:31:13 +0000

The 18th annual Maine Brewers Festival will be held on Friday and Saturday, November 4th and 5th, 2011 as New Englanders come together to celebrate the local Maine craft beer community. The evening with the Brewers VIP Session will kick off the festival weekend on Friday night, and the highly anticipated festival will begin on Saturday afternoon with two high energy sessions.
Festival attendees will receive a complimentary logoed tasting glass (real glass!) with tickets to enjoy 12 4-oz pours of Maine craft beer. The festival weekend continues to be a highlight to a beer lovers winter with great food, interesting vendors, fantastic music and prizes to compliment some of the best micro brews in the country! It’s an experience that can’t be missed. We hope you’ll join us for fun, friends and most importantly, great beer! Tickets on sale now!
Participating vendors include Gritty’s , Shipyard, Sunday River Brewing company, Run of the Mill Pub, Federal Jacks, Baxter Brewing Company, Allagash Brewing Company, Bar Harbor Brewing Company. Others still to come!

Ogunquit Restaurant Week-Fall 2011

fallsblogger — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 13:02:51 +0000

Join us between October 30 and November 3 for Ogunquit’s Autumn semi-annual Restaurant Week. At participating restaurants, you can choose to enjoy:
Breakfast: 2 breakfasts for $15
Brunch/Lunch: 2 entrees for $20
Dinner: three-course dinner for $25
(prices do not include alcohol, taxes or tip)
Some of the participating restaurants include: Amore Breakfast, Angelina’s Ristorante, Bintliff’s Restaurant, Five-O Shore Road, Katie’s on Shore Road, Old Village INN, Prime Restaurant, Cape Neddick Inn, and Jonathan’s.
This is always a successful week!

Fall Marginal Way Fundraiser

fallsblogger — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:53:32 +0000

Fall Marginal Way Fund Raiser

What would Ogunquit be without our beautiful Marginal Way? The maintenance, repair and beautification of this most treasured walk way , the cliff side path along the ocean, is completely funded by private resources and is managed by the Marginal Way Preservation Fund.
To this end, we here at the Falls at Ogunquit have joined together with several other lodge and inn owners to help raise funds in support of this organization during the month of November. So, we are offering a night’s stay at the low rate of $65 from November 1 through November 30, excluding weekends and Holidays, when you contribute at least $50 to this Preservation Fund.
Reservations must be made in advance directly through the resort at 207-646-4600 and your contribution must be presented at check-in in the form of a check for $50 (or more!). This discount cannot be combined with other discounts or packages. If you want to learn more about this fund, visit their website at www.marginalwayfund.org.

Fall Apple Picking

fallsblogger — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:58:53 +0000

Does anything taste better than a crisp, snappy apple when you’ve been out hiking in the cool autumn air? Longing for a cinnamony-smelling, warm, soothing slice of apple pie fresh from the oven to savor while you watch the wind rip crimson leaves from the trees and float them dizzily to the ground? Autumn is synonymous with apple harvest time in New England. Don’t forget your friends, co-workers, family and neighbors when you pick your own delicious apples–why not cart apples home as a tasty souvenir of your New England getaway this fall? Visit http://www.getrealmaine.com/index.cfm for a list of orchard in the area

Ogunquit Playhouse Finale-Miss Saigon

fallsblogger — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:55:24 +0000

The fall ushers in one of the most stunning Broadway blockbusters of all time, “Miss Saigon”, an epic love story that will touch your heart and haunt your memory, on stage September 21 through October 23 at the Ogunquit Playhouse. “Miss Saigon” is set during the turmoil of the Vietnam war, where an American soldier, played by Gregg Goodbrod, and a Vietnamese girl, played by Jennifer Paz, fall in love, only to be separated during the fall of Saigon. This compelling tale shares their emotional story set in a world torn apart by war. From the first sound of a helicopter flying as the sunrises over Saigon during the Overture, to the show’s powerful ending, “Miss Saigon” will take you on an incredible journey about unwavering love and self sacrifice.
Taking inspiration from the Puccini opera “Madame Butterfly”, the show premiered in 1989 in London where it ran for 10 years. It opened on Broadway in 1991, earning 11 Tony nominations. After 4092 performances, it closed in 2001.
Don’t miss this musical masterpiece that promises to be a truly spectacular finale to the Ogunquit Playhouse season!