M a i n e ’ s C i t y M a g a z i n e m a y Cover: Dining beside the show at The Grill Room. Photo by Meaghan Maurice. cover: models Madison and Tara of Port City Models, book via caron bryan - 207-415-4015 this page from left: malcolm bedell, fromaway.com; corey templeton; Benjamin Moore of Mainely SEO 41 67 Personalities 61 Material Girl A Case of Jeykll and Hide: One of America’s first female imper- sonators is a vanishing enigma. By William David Barry & Danielle Fazio Art&Style 17 Wheels Of A Dream Pattern-spotter Brad Kenney on his selection of Ragtime at Ogun- quit Playhouse opens our 2017 Guide to Maine Summer Theater. By Olivia Gunn 20 Curtains Up! The 2017 Summer Theater Preview 93 Fiction “Post Traumatic” By Wren Pearson Maine Life 15 Maine Classics 25 Concierge 31 Chowder 33 Portland After Dark “DinnerIsTheShow” You’llknowtheRecession’s overwhenyouorderflambé. By Colin W. Sargent 41 New Port Summer signals enticing new mix of bars, restaurants, and retail. By Mike Schoch 53 Electric Avenue Unstoppable momentum launches ‘inner Washington’ onto the city’s radar. By Sarah Moore Shelter&Design 81 House of the Month Front-row seats of Perkins Cove are yours for $1.99M at 11 Oarweed Lane. By Colin W. Sargent 84 New England Home & Living Perspectives 10 From the Editor 12 Letters 75 L’Esprit de l’Escalier “And You From Yours” By Rhea Côté Robbins 96 Flash Food&Drink 67 Hungry Eye Serving up nostalgia: Local chefs are reviving retro food trends for modern palates. By Claire Z. Cramer 73 Everyday Sommelier “Pack Your Basket” Wine picks for your picnic. By Ralph Hersom 77 Restaurant Review Barnacle Billy’s celebrity credentials are hard to beat. By Colin W. Sargent 78 Dining Guide 33 M ay 2 0 1 7 9