Fantastic gourmet shop to grab key things you need for entertaining: wine, cheese, salami, &…read morehousemade dips for your charcuterie, the tastiest crispy chips. Don't miss the frozen case featuring Afterglow ice cream sandwiches made in Maine. People will fight over the Classic sweet cream between brown butter chocolate chip cookies. The restaurant no longer has regular hours. But their Wiener Wednesdays featuring inventive hot dogs, along w/ curated pop-ups are not to be missed. They're really community-minded, so great local stop.

If only I lived closer... I'd be at Vessel & Vine ALL. THE. TIME…read more I've been a huge fan of this wine store for years. It's got so much character, and the people running it are some of the nicest humans ever. I don't think I've ever left without a smile on my face, or without a bottle (or two) of something new and interesting. Their selection is incredible; not just wine, but also vermouths, Campari, and even pasta and bread?! Like, what don't they do? And the vibes??! Perfection. In the winter, it gives a mix of Scandinavia and Spain, and I'm so here for it. Oh, and they have a full wine bar with pours and bites. Just go... you'll thank me later.

Best pizza!! Love this place not only for the convenience but their outstanding pizza! Yum!…read moreReasonably priced as well.

Really nice to be on Bailey Island with a quaint grocery store that also makes good food. Helpful,…read morefriendly staff and it's also entertaining to be able to chat with local fisherman eating there. We've had delicious breakfast sandwiches & tasty cheese burgers, enjoyed the daily special of meatloaf too. They also make a great pepperoni pizza for takeout. BIGS is well stocked with beer, wine & snacks so you don't need to go to town for supplies - love it!

If you like craft beer then this is the place for you. I don't drink beer but my mother and brother…read moredo and they decided to stop by to get some beer. The store was very clean, inviting, and they even have tastings. My mother and brother said their beer was absolutely delicious with their Lobsters. The customer service was great as the staff members guided my mother and brother on what type of beer to get.

If you like craft beer from Maine and beyond you must stop here the next time you're shopping in…read moreFreeport. Huge selection of canned beers and some meads with a knowledgeable owner to guide you. And there's a section where you can make your own mix n match 4 packs. It will be a stop among our favorite stores for now on. Right next door to Beans, in the same building as the Jameson Tavern (great food), and across from Mangy Moose, what's not to love about this location?!

Did I just find my new favorite wine shop in Maine? Possibly... Located in the middle of nowhere…read more(at least for those that aren't from here), Black Sheep Wine Shop was such a wholesome find during our drive to Bailey's Island. Black Sheep felt like a little store out of a movie -- small, welcoming, cozy, and with lots and lots of wines (as well as ciders!). We walked in and the owner quickly made us feel welcomed. He gave us wine recommendations based on our taste profile, and I can now report back and say that we ended up liking all the wines he suggested. I also loved the presentation of the wines. Each wine had a little label, handwritten with notes -- the flavors, what it paired well with, where it came from, etc. Oh -- and they had a special section for local bottles. They also divided the wines by price, and that was helpful, too! Price transparency when it comes to alcohol is huge for me. All of these little touches made it beyond easy (and enjoyable) to choose a bottle (or 5).

Cute little wine shop with a great selection of domestic and international wines and beer. Also…read moresome delicious locally made chocolate treats and other gift items. The owner was very sweet. Definitely worth a visit if you love wine!

We stopped by this market after shopping nearby for a few hours and on our way to the airport for a…read moredelayed, late night flight. We needed to get something fresh for dinner at the airport and I saw this while searching the area. We were helped by friendly staff at the deli counter who made us a hummus wrap and turkey sandwich to go and I got a pasta salad from their fresh deli salads. I love local markets like this with fresh items and a deli when I travel and I'm so glad we found this. They had my baby's favorite snacks in the toddler section and some delicious grab and go drinks in the cooler as well. They won't have all the things since it's a smaller, boutique market, but quality is here.

Bow Street does it again! I seem to have an uncanny ability to find tastings - and when I thought I…read morewas making a quick stop to get two avocados there was a tasting happening! It was great - the woman from the distributor was perfect. What made it extra memorable was a calligrapher who added messages to each bottle purchased. So yes, instead of 2$ for avocados I have a bottle of 10 year old Basil Hayden bourbon & bottle of tequila aged in a bourbon barrel.

Stop here two days in a row as we were working close by. What an adorable little shop. You can buy…read morelittle trinkets and Maine souvenirs, some groceries, drinks, snacks, then their baked goods. And if you're looking for a bite to eat, go to the back and check their menu out, delicious food! The people that work there a amazing and super friendly! If you're ever in Falmouth, Me., check this place out!!

Town Landing Market is a wonderful gem to have in our neighborhood Wonderful to shop local.read more

our first experience there and what a surprise! great food and great venue 10 out of 10!…read morehighly recommend you check this place out !

Great wine selection and knowledgeable staff Some wines new…read moreto us The buyer made great recommendations

This is a top notch liquor store! They have a plethora of beer, wine, liquor, etc! Both staff…read moremembers checked on my husband and I several times and were extremely knowledgeable about product in the store and local beers/breweries in general! The store is massive but everything is well organized and laid out in a sensible manner!

Went on adventure today to pick up some Jameson Black Barrel a favorite of hubby and I. Parking was…read moreeasy, in front on Forest Avenue or in adjacent parking lot. Entrance is on Forest and is clearly marked. You walk in and there is sooo much to see! Cue the candy store memories as a child. I quickly lifted my jaw and stepped to the side and started taking pictures. This store is nicely set up with wood, glass, and some brass accents for a nice look. They truly have a VAST selection of all spirits offered. Some items, that are rare, or higher priced are locked in glass cases. All the information you need is right there in the open. There were two clerks working the front. When no one was waiting to check out, they walked the floor looking in on all to see if we had any questions. Saw one man go to counter and ask questions, the clerk was friendly and knowledgeable about the offerings he was looking for. I found my Jameson with a few variations to choose from. Cask-mates stout is a favorite but not always available. Black label was on the shelf with two sizes to choose from. Now for a beverage for a holiday gathering. Looking for something on the berry side but not loaded with sugar. They had a huge of beers, seltzers, ales, and ciders to choose from. Wasn't feeling the seltzers which I do enjoy, today I was feeling a cider. I chose the BRLO Berlin Cider "Dark and Wild" mixed berries. Then an Ale caught my eye in a tall off white bottle with a swivel cork top. Delirium Red; Belgian ale with cherry and elderberry!! Yes please! They have other flavors too. Checking out was easy. A few registers with last minute adds for review. Best one; they had an Advent calendar of Beers and Ales genius! If you are looking for a special gift, a tried and true, or up for an adventure; head to Bow Street beverage on Forest Ave. in Portland, minutes from 295 too!