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Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. Tableside guacamole, sizzling fajitas, delicious margaritas, and live Latin music are to be enjoyed. See Facebook for daily specials. 147 Western Ave., South Portland, 773-8851 Eve’s at the Garden, an oasis of calm and great food in the middle of the Old Port. The perfect spot for meetings, special occasions, and a cocktail. Ingredients from Maine’s waters and farms: jumbo scallops, natural, sustainable pork, beef, fish, and shellfish, and Maine lobster. Home to the annual Ice Bar, Eve’s garden is perfect for outdoor dining in season. Happy Hour Mon. - Fri.; free valet parking. Lunch 11:30am-2pm, Dinner 5-9:30 pm. 468 Fore St., Portland, 775-9090, evesatthegarden.com Kon Asian Bistro Steakhouse & Sushi Bar is upscale Asian with modern flair. Japanese, Sushi, Thai, Chinese–or try our hibachi tables. Our private party room accommodates groups from business meetings to birthday parties. Choose fresh, delicious items and enjoy our entertaining chefs preparing your meal in front of you. Family friendly; open Mon.- Thurs. 11:30am-10pm, Fri. to 11pm, Sat. 1pm-11:00pm, Sun. 11:30am-9:30pm. 874-0000, konasianbistrome.com Maria’s Ristorante is Portland’s original classic Italian Restaurant. Greg and Tony Napolitano are always in house prepar- ing classics like Zuppa de Pesce, Eggplant Parmigian, Grilled Veal Sausages, Veal Chop Milanese, homemade cavatelli pas- tas, Pistachio Gelato, Limoncello Cake, and Maine’s Best Meatballs. Prices $11.95 - $22.95. Tue.-Sat. starting at 5pm. Catering always available. 337 Cumberland Ave. 772-9232, mariasrestaurant.com Pedro’s focuses on simple yet full-flavored Mexican and Latino food. Offering tacos, burritos and an impressive array of margaritas, sangria, beer, and wine. Especiales de la semana (specials of the week) keep the menu varied and fresh and showcase different Latino cul- tures. Seasonal outdoor dining available. Open daily, 12pm-10pm. 181 Port Rd., Kennebunk, 967-5544, pedrosmaine.com Pier 77 & The Ramp Bar & Grill are owned & managed by Kate & Chef PeterMorency. Pier 77 has a formal dining room with stunning views of Cape Porpoise Harbor & live music each weekend, while the Ramp is more casual, with its own bar menu at hard-to-beat prices. Open year-round. 77 Pier Rd., Kennebunkport, 967-8500, pier77restaurant.com * Rivalries Sports Pub & Grill An upscale sports bar serving creative pub food in a fun and comfortable atmosphere. Known for some of Portland’s best casual food, Rivalries’ menu has something for every- one. And with 30+ HD TVs and every ma- jor pro and college sports package, you won’t miss a game! Conveniently located in Portland’s Historic Old Port District. 774-6044, rivalriesmaine.com *reservations recommended million miles before she came to be cradled in her new berth. Piped aboard, we were seated beside the ship’s wheel, where we could see all the at- tractions reflected in the river: Arundel Wharf Restaurant, Davids K’port, Federal Jacks. There used to be a celebrated restau- rant called Windows on the Water on this river. This is water on the windows. Time for champagne! (Though our an- imated and helpful server has never been briefed that Veuve Cliquot is in honor of the Widow Cliquot, 1777-1866, the vision- ary who launched a champagne empire that’s well into its second century. Every- body has to learn the ropes.) We were glad to see one of our favorites was included on this very accessible wine list. The menu adventurously mixes the glob- al and local, conjuring the schooner’s world travel.Theplatesaremade“fromfallenpalm leaves, from India.” We start with the tasty tomato and watermelon salad (heirloom to- matoes, watermelon, goat cheese, mint, and ginger vinaigrette, $6) and Caesar salad (sublime white anchovies, $9), then tear into the small-plate sized Mackerel Crostini (a special tonight, featuring smoked macker- el), Cured Meat Plate (ham, salami, sausag- es, $16) and Pan Seared Scallops (warm spinach salad with bacon vinaigrette, $12). A nice touch is an ear of corn on the cob, $4, to remind us of life in the rough. And, of course, king lobster, several ways. The Floating Opera The 125-foot Spirit of Massachusetts is not looking back at her earlier life as a global ambassador for her namesake state. This lady is a bit mysterious (multiple phone calls went unanswered or unreturned be- fore we just decided to show up and were glad we did) early in her new identity as a restaurant. But if you hit the ramp at the right time, the bar glows and the boat is gorgeous–a trip around the world without ever leaving the dock. Our server’s parting shot: “Are you going to have some fun or are you going home?” Our reply: “We didn’t know that was mutu- ally exclusive!” This is one yare party. (Yar being the sec- ond spelling, Admiral.) n The Spirit,4 Western Ave.Kennebunk,ME.Daily, 11am-10pm.No reservations,but your table is now ready in the newly opened dining room (below).