The Green Elephant
This Asian-influenced vegetarian bistro has a comfortable yet elegant interior. Located in the heart of Portland's revitalized warehouse district, Old Port, the Green Elephant is a favorite of locals and tourists alike. In 2009, it was rated #1 out of the 329 dining venues in Portland by Trip Advisor reviewers. Although closed on Mondays, the restaurant is open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner and on Sunday for dinner only. Entree items include dishes such as organic green tea noodles, tofu tikka masala and Far East duck. Being a vegetarian restaurant, all "meat" dishes are made with soy protein.
The Green Elephant
608 Congress Street
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 347-3111
greenelephantmaine.com
Five Fifty-Five
In 2009, Five Fifty-Five was awarded the Wine Spectator award of excellence for the seventh consecutive year. It has also been named by City Magazine at the sixth best restaurant in the entire United States. With accolades piling up, this chic upscale restaurant is worth checking out. Open daily for dinner, Five Fifty-Five also opens for a special Sunday brunch between 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Diners move through a variety of courses: an appetizer, a green course, the main savory course, cheese and dessert. This restaurant even makes old classics exciting, such as the truffled lobster mac and cheese. It is a dressy restaurant, so ditch the hiking boots and get fancied up for a night on the town.
Five Fifty-Five
555 Congress Street
Portland, ME 04101-3308
(207) 761-0555
fivefifty-five.com
Flatbread Company
Flatbread was voted the Best Pizza of 2009 by the Portland Phoenix readers poll. Reviewers consistently rave about this unique pizza place. Using only organic ingredients, free-range chickens and nitrate-free meats, Flatbread pizzas are a healthified version of the American favorite. All pizzas are baked in a wood-fire cauldron. Try one of the speciality pizzas, such as "Coevolution," or go for the basic cheese and herb classic pizza.
Flatbread Company
72 Commercial St
Portland, ME 04101-4749
(207) 772-8777
flatbreadcompany.com
Article Written By Heather Carreiro
Heather Carreiro is a certified English teacher who has been writing since 2008. The editor of Matador Abroad, her work has appeared online at BootsnAll, Matador Network, GoNOMAD, Journey Beyond Travel and Expat Women. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in linguistics and Middle Eastern studies from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and is pursuing a Master of Arts in English at Bridgewater State University.
