The Beer Hunt continues...in Bar Harbor
by Cabana_Boy
Wherever you go, whatever you do, sampling the local beer is definite must.
What do the locals drink, what beer is most popular, which beer is hardest to find, does it come in a half pint glass just like grandma used to drink…or better still, a full pint glass like I drink??? These are all good questions that need to be answered...
Here on Mount Desert Island there are a number of good beers available that were born in the great state of Maine, but the one beer that holds fond memories for me in and around Bar Harbor is Geary's Pale Ale. I had this little beauty for the first time for lunch at the Docksider in Northeast Harbor and the joy of that moment in time has stayed with me ever since.
Bar Harbor Tip
by debjanec
One morning we rose before dawn to drive in darkness to the summit of Cadillac Mountain. There we shivered in the cold waiting to be among the first in the US to see the sun rise. Afterwards we went for hot coffee & blueberry pancakes at Jordan's Restaurant on Cottage Street in Bar Harbor. A great way to start the day and a special memory of our time in Maine
Hunter's Beach Trail
by CraigT
Actually this is the Beaten Path. We were Geocaching (www.geocaching.com) and chose this site along the coast to find our treasure. The trail was classic woods. Lots of roots, a creek, wood bridges and opening to the rocky coast. This hike can be as short or as long as you want to make it. Look for Hunter's Beach Trail associated with Acadia National Park. The entrance is on a side road off of Hwy 3 near Seal Harbor. I think the side road was called Cooksey Road.
Funky and fun little lunch stop
by pchamlis about Dinks Taxi - Route 66
Dinks is located on a little side street in Bar Harbor, in a building that honest looks like it was once a church. They insist not, so we'll just take their word for it, ignoring the stained glass.
This is basically a lunch place, at least as I see it. Lots of simple foods... burgers, local seafood, salads. There are lots of beer choices - they were having a special on Sam Adams the day we were there. And, the desserts are very very good, too. We were eating light, we tried both the clam and corn chowders. Bonnie's salad was fresh and copious, and the dessert menu was good stuff, too. Like I say, they had a special going on Sam Adams Oktoberfest brew, and I had a couple.
Bring on more pancakes!
by kazander about Acadia Restaurant
I'm not exactly sure how important a meal breakfast is on this island, but at 10am it's not the easiest thing in the world to find a nice spot for some coffee and eggs. Thankfully we found the Acadia Restaurant. Good old fashioned diner, complete with a bottomless cup of coffee. ( I was going to say "cup of joe" there, but it sounded ridiculously out of character) We were very into having huge breakfasts, so that we could take advantage of the day without having to stop and refuel to often, so here's what we ate. Pancakes, eggs, sausage, and I think Lou also got home fries and toast. And of course coffee and juice. Whew! Everything was wonderful
8/07
I was just informed that this wonderful little place has closed down. Sad news indeed!
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The Light Was Perfect
Acadia National Park Jordan Pond
Here's the place
Sunrise over a fishing boat
