Lobsterfest 2010

There is nothing like good lobster meal to unite a cast. I'd been pushing for a feast of this kind since I saw Maine on our itinerary. And, being a group of foodies (including a few first-time lobster eaters), it seemed only right that we indulge while in Portland. Even our two vegans decided to partake, so I knew we were on to something. We got a recommendation from the receptionist at our La Quinta, piled into the van, and headed downtown.

Where it all went wrong.

You see, J's Oyster Bar looked like a perfect spot: wise-cracking patrons, a pub atmosphere, fresh oysters, a big lobster plate and a sassy barkeep. Well, perhaps a too-sassy barkeep. After determining that one of our cast member's IDs was not to her liking (despite the fact that said ID has been accepted at two airports within the last month), we were all-but thrown out of the bar. Determined to make a good evening of it, I suggested DiMillo's, the restaurant Max & Ruby I visited when we were in Portland, and we trudged our way over, hoping that the prices had not risen too much in the intervening two years. Turned out, we hit the jackpot! DiMillo's was running a special: 2 lobsters for under $20! Double the value of J's Oyster Bar! We rushed in, snagged ourselves a table, and this is what followed:


Alaina is trepidatious about trying lobster

Courage is gained














I feel it is worth mentioning that the Grace (l.) and Claire are our two vegans.


The toast this evening went something like this: "With friend's like these, I'm a lucky guy!" I couldn't agree more.