TM December from left: meaghan maurice ; town and shore realty; casey jacques Cover: Geo on Exchange Street. Photo by Meaghan Maurice. M a i n e ’ s C i t y M a g a z i n e 93 57 Art&Style 109 Fiction “The Great White Whale” By Dylan Robinson Shelter&Design 93 House of the Month Find romance in your own shore- front castle in Cape Elizabeth. By Colin W. Sargent 104 New England Homes & Living Personalities 39 Old Port Pups On the street and off the leash. Meet the four-legged residents who are the denizens, habitués, and defining furry personalities of our city. From Staff & Wire Reports Photos by Meaghan Maurice Perspectives 12 From the Editor 14 Letters 55 L’Esprit de l’Escalier “Tiny Gifts” A coin purse carries memories into adulthood. By Rhea Côté Robbins 112 Flash Food&Drink 49 Hungry Eye Local chefs discuss the impulsive entrees they add to chalkboards at the very last minute–where creativity and their diners win. By Olivia Gunn Kotsishevskaya 53 Everyday Sommelier “Tasting the Stars” Add sparkle to your holiday celebrations. By Ralph Hersom 56 Dining Guide 57 Restaurant Review The Portland Harbor Hotel’s restaurant, reimagined. By Claire Z. Cramer Maine Life 16 Maine Classics 19 Concierge 20 Experience 25 Chowder 27 Portland After Dark “Around the World in Eight Drinks” Cheaperthanround-the-world flights,Portland’sarrayofinterna- tionalbarstransportsyoutodistant destinationswithjustonesip. By Madison Andrews 33 This is the Year Your Ship Comes In What are Maine’s banks and credit unions doing for you this year? By Christopher Murray 60 The Holiday Gift List Celebrate in style, no matter whether you’re on the naughty or nice list. 19 D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 7 1 1