Anyhow, in my last blog post I mentioned some of the amazing eateries in Bar Harbor, Maine but here are a few others:
Fresh - AAAMMMAZING fresh oysters. We are huge fans of oysters and these were so local and so fresh that I could have eaten 100s. They were perfectly cleaned and delish! The part that really stuck out was the cucumber mignonette. Instead of shallots, they added the diced cucumbers to the vinegar mignonette and it gave it even a more summery fresh taste.
Then, when in Maine, one must try their famous lobster rolls. We, unfortunately drove by one of the best hot spots and only realized it later... We will return to the very famous Red's. Instead, we managed to have a delicious lobster roll in Kennebunkport at the incredibly popular roadside shack (taken from their name): The Clam Shack. Others have reviewed the Clam Shack as favorably as we had on that gorgeous, warm summer day in New England when we had the pleasure of experiencing our first lobster roll a la Clam Shack.
I also had some amazing lobster in Kennebunkport at the famous White Barn Inn's restaurant. We nearly stayed at the White Barn Inn but instead stayed in a cute cabin on the Kennebunkport river. This restaurant is quite old and famous. When we walked in they asked Curt his size in order to get him a jacket. It's quite old school even though their website doesn't indicate a dress code. Curt didn't mind as every other man went through the same exercise. Who takes a suit jacket on vacation to the beach (especially in casual America)?Our meal was really nice but the highlight was their lobster. Described as follows:
Steamed Maine Lobster Nestled on a Bed of Homemade Fettuccine with Carrot, Ginger, Snow Peas and Cognac Coral Butter Sauce
When I asked our server if he recommended this dish, he responded, "Madam, it's only been on our menu for 40 years". I took that as a 'yes' and was happy that I did. It was divine and this is what it looked like.
