FREE Shops _________ pages 2-11 at 420 locations in: Calendar ______ pages 12-13 Portland Galleries _______ pages 16-17 Old Orchard Beach Amusements ___ pages 18-23 Saco, Biddeford Tide Chart ________ page 19 Arundel, Kennebunk Fish Report ________ page 23 Kennebunkport Inside. Wells, Ogunquit Dining ________ pages 24-31 York & Kittery Nightlife __________ page 25 August 10, 2017 Farmers' Market ___ page 28 Vol. 59, No. 12 Guide to shopping, galleries, dining and things to do. The Lobster Issue TouriSt NewS Gulls and Buoys by Holly Ross, Art House Gallery, Kennebunk Lower Village www.touristnewsonline.com PAGE 2 TOURIST NEWS, AUGUST 10, 2017 Exploring the Mystique of the Maine Lobster by Nancy McCallum hardworking lobstermen thrift and signifies the use An irony about lobster So, just how did Maine and women – real people, of coin for the pursuit of is that even if it takes a pile lobster get to be a culinary out on the water before pleasure.” of napkins and towelettes star? Lots of reasons, actu- sunrise, fighting the ele- Because it can be quite to get through the meal, ally. ments in search of a savory expensive compared to what with the cracking, the After a long and zig- treasure. other meal items, lobster wrestling and the primal zagging history, Maine Today, lobster also fits is often a “special occa- desire to eat its body with lobster – not to be confused the demand for natural sion” meal. People order it your hands, lobster is still Unique Items made in Maine with other lobster species, and locally available food, a when they come to Maine considered fancy food. of which there are many – quality that more consum- for a vacation, or when Writer Greg Elwell said 42 Main Street, Kennebunk • 207-604-5009 transitioned from its status ers now seek. People with they are out in a fancy New recently, in an article in the as fertilizer, food for the environmental sensibilities York restaurant celebrating Oklahoma Gazette entitled poor, prison food, even also appreciate that lobsters their anniversary. It’s often “Shell game”: “Lobster is pet food, to worldwide are taken from the clean the centerpiece of family fancy. .while caviar and culinary stardom. waters of the Gulf of Maine. reunions, weddings, com- paté sound quite hoity- Gifts & Greeting Cards There are many factors Then there’s the price pany clambakes. toity, the hoi polloi are of- to consider in understand- factor. The price reflects Lobster also attained its ten less excited when they for Every Occasion! ing the Maine lobster’s rise the catch, which varies mystique because there’s a are served fish eggs and to fame. from season to season. primal, ritual-like quality mashed goose liver. Steak Largest Gift Shop in the Area! Some say that social and Often, lobster is pretty ex- that comes with eating a can be fancy, but you can cultural influences contrib- pensive. That adds to the lobster in its shell. You’ve also get it at Denny’s. But uted to the demand for allure, for some people. got to crack through that lobster? Lobster is fancy. Maine lobster. Lobster has They buy it as if to say shell to get to the meat. It’s If you imagine a lobster a certain mystique. partly “Look: I can afford this not neat and tidy work. talking, it probably has a because lobsters are caught expensive treat.” There’s an art to getting British accent. Draw an in traps in the cold Atlan- Writer Daniel Luzer at the two claws, a tail, animated lobster and I bet We ship virtually anything anywhere! tic and hauled onto small noted this phenomenon in and eight tiny legs. People you’ll include a top hat, boats by an article entitled “How savor sucking out the meat a monocle and an opera 45 Portland Rd. • Shoppers Village • Kennebunk Lobster Got Fancy,” writ- from those tiny legs, which cape. That’s fancy.” ten for the Pacific News propel the lobster along But here’s the thing. 207-985-2087 • www.mailitunlimited.com Standard (www.psmag. the ocean’s floor. They None of the above would Hours: M-F 8:30-6, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4 com) in 2013. say the legs are especially be enough to give lobster Luzer wrote: “…lobster flavorful. its cachet if it wasn’t true means an abandonment of Then there’s all the stuff that lobster is DELICIOUS. that comes with the ritual: Lobster lovers say the meat Relax Your Cares Away a lobster cracker, lobster has a richness, a sweetness, Walking Distance to Dock Square picks, tiny lobster forks, a a moist and tender quality. Complimentary Parking mandatory bib, napkins, a They often use the word dish of melted butter, lem- “succulent.” ons...more accoutrements Unlike many seafoods, than you’ll ever need to lobster does not have a eat a chicken or ribs. Which “fishy” taste. And you can again denotes that Lobster eat a lot of it, because it is is Special. low-fat and has half the Relaxing Massage & Body Treatments calories of chicken or beef. So with lobster, you can Rejuvenating Facials truly enjoy the sensation Manicures & Pedicures of feasting. Spa & Beauty Boutique Now, Maine lobsters, (scientific name Homarus americanus), are the same species as the lobsters caught in Eastern Canada. Mystique Lobster has developed a reputation as "fancy" food. continued on page 26 31 Western Avenue, Lower Village, Kennebunk Online bookings welcome • www.cottagebreeze.com 207.967.2259 • Open Mon.–Sat. Our 26th year! Dress for Less! 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Our Meets Dixie theme. Think: railway cars in the world Dixie” at the Seashore trolleys are the best props sea captains, wenches, fish- with more the 250 transit Trolley Museum in Ken- in the world for creating ermen, cowboys and cow- vehicles. nebunkport. The gala event an authentic atmosphere girls, southern belles or any The museum is open will take place on Friday, of other times and places.” combination thereof. seven days a week, 10 August 18, from 6 to 10 PM. On hand for the fes- There will also be a raf- AM to 5 PM, rain or shine Reaching across the tivities will be Dallas na- fle with prizes that include ,through Monday, October fabled Mason-Dixon Line tive Norm Forgey, who Amtrak tickets, gift certifi- 9 and weekends through to relive a historic bygone visited the museum and cates, fine crafts and other Sunday, October 29. The era will be cars from Dal- experienced "the thrill of items. The museum wel- museum reopens in Decem- las, Texas; Wheeling, West operating a trolley car as a comes calm, well-behaved ber for Christmas Prelude. Virginia and Washington, motorman." dogs to all events. Admission is: adults, $10; D.C., as well as several Now a Portland resident Tickets are $55 per per- children ages 6 to 16, $7.50; classic trolleys from New and owner of Maine Day son, which includes dinner. children ages 3 to 5, $5; un- England cities. Trip Tours, Forgey will Tickets must be purchased der age 5, free; seniors, $8. In addition to riding honor his Texas heritage by in advance by calling 207- The museum is located these restored cars on the wearing cowboy boots, a 967-2800, ext. 101, or by at 195 Log Cabin Road, museum’s main Kennebunkport. FMI call line, guests can 207-967-2800 or visit www. enjoy dinner ca- trolleymuseum.org. tered by Chef and the Gard- ner and music provided by Gumption Junc- tion performing bluegrass music and sea shanties. Another treat will be the sig- nature cocktails created for this event, plus a Specialty Sandwiches Tap Snap photo booth to preserve Handcrafted Chocolates memories of the Cannoli Bar occasion. The celebration includes food, beverages, live music and rides on vin- Sally Bates, tage trolleys from both sides of the Mason-Dixon line. Pictured above executive direc- is the Wheeling (West Virginia) car #639. ANNAH Open Daily D Small important luxuries Hannaford Plaza, Wells behind Olympia Sports 123 Ocean Avenue • Kennebunkport 207-351-8091 207-967-8640 Open Daily “A Delightful Kennebunkport Tradition!” BACK TO SCHOOL Reversible Jackets SIDEWALK by Winding River,Trimdin SALE & Mia Reis Find great deals on back to school fashion essentials Made in the USA Aug.