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The husband and I were on our way home from a sad visit with his elderly uncle the other day when he surprised me with the offer to stop at one of my favorite watering holes.
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I say it was a surprise because while I love The Blind Pig and their creative pours, hubby isn’t a fan of their food and never wants to visit.
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Empty.. since it was the middle of the afternoon in the middle of the week, I dove right in.
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First up? A blackberry vanilla martini.
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The speed at which it disappeared literally raised my husband’s eyebrows.
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And while we weren’t there for a meal we did order a few nibbles. Barbecue wings for the husband, which he enjoyed despite his misgivings about the kitchen.
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And a massive plate of what turned out to be fabulously fresh and juicy chicken fingers for moi. I could only get halfway through the plate but they were so good they even made my other half agree he may have to reverse his ban on eating here.
Oh, cocktail #2?
A crisp and delightful pear mojito.
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Corn star.
Lawyers, guns and money.
Even the drink list will make you smile.
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While I could have happily sat there and drank all day, my final libation was a strawberry rhubarb margarita. Tasty, but honestly a bit too sweet for me.
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Pardon their typo at the end. With the quality of cocktails, I’m surprised the typist made it that far without errors.
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If you’re ever in Gardiner, Maine drop by.
You won’t be disappointed.
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River's world..... 
We know what the husband eats but I don’t recollect you ever mentioning his drinks🤔
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He’s a beer drinker with a preference for Belgian wheats. His current favorite is Allagash White, a Maine microbrew.
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Those chicken fingers and fries could easily be my order there as well.
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They were some of the best I’ve ever had. Great batter, fresh and juicy.
Perfect.
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Now that’s what I call a list of great cocktails!! I’d love to try the pear mojito, sounds sooo good! I’m glad that the food didn’t disappoint this time around.
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They do a lot pear and ginger drinks. It’s a great combo.
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I’m sure it is!
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The food and the drinks you show look delicious. I am on a strict diet to relieve some pressure on my hip which includes losing a few pounds. I gain 5 lbs. by just viewing your posts. I may have to lay off a bit…..
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Ha!
I won’t tell you how many lbs I’ve gained. And none of them are virtual.
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Back-to-back pig-themed posts, eh? You’ve gone hog wild!
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As long as I don’t boar my readers..
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Nah, these posts are porkfect!
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Aw shucks. You can turn a porcine’s head with that kind of praise.
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You have quite the array of fabulous restaurants in your neck of the woods.
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We have a lot. But we’re extremely picky..
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I can see the wisdom in getting a few drinks into the wife before you go home. Cheaper than Valium…
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It’s very effective.
Pricey, but probably worth it.
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A blackberry vanilla martini? Two of my favourite things in one glass…glad you got to enjoy the Blind Pig. It sounds like a fun place. Sorry for the sad visit that prompted it.
dEb
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It was a nice way to decompress.
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I absolutely love the interior design! I can see how coming here would cheer you up.
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It’s a fun place and the owners are nice people. Love supporting local businesses.
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We do too.
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