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The day after my husband’s birthday, when his dental pain and swelling was greatly reduced, we celebrated his birthday at a lovely waterfront restaurant on the mid coast.
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Did we enjoy a nice table with a water view?
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No. We sat at the bar because my husband loves nothing more than striking up a conversation with random people he neither knows nor will ever see again.
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It wouldn’t have been my choice, but it is closer to the alcohol so I don’t complain too loudly.
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First cocktail? Summer Thyme… which is still a long way off in Maine, but delightfully crisp all the same.
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Husbands appetizer? Butternut squash soup.
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I went with the herbed truffle fries with Parmesan thinking it would be a small nibble and not the massive plate I was served. Needless to say three quarters of it went home with me. Second cocktail was a lovely Basil Limeade.
By this time the restaurant was packed and the kitchen was slammed. Waiting for our entrees meant cocktail number three. I chose the white sangria but was disappointed with the mixed on the spot over fruited glass of wine. Sangria must be mixed and let to sit so it absorbs all the flavors. Boo to number three.
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My chosen meal was the duck sausage with mushroom, homemade ziti and Marsala crème sauce. It was fabulous. As was the pear martini.
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Husband went with the shrimp scampi which was also wonderful with freshly made pasta and a rich garlicky sauce.
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In case you’re wondering, the name of the restaurant is the Water Street Kitchen and Bar and it’s located in what is commonly known as the prettiest village in Maine… Wiscasset.
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We’ve been coming here for years, though it’s previous incarnation was Le Garage. Because back in the early 1900’s? It really was an automotive repair shop, hence the original sliding doors.
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As seen from the water side.
If you’re in the area, drop by. But make a reservation if you want a table, it’s a popular place.
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River's world..... 
Well, nice to know that the food didn’t disappoint and most of the cocktails were tasty as well. How were the fries? They look delish……oh great now I’m craving fries…🤨
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They were okay. Nothing special really…
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Glad his birthday dinner got rescheduled.
Last time we were in Wiscasset . . . 2004. We’re overdue!
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It probably hasn’t changed much. That’s part of its charm.
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Happy the birthday was celebrated in style. Those fries look like they could be the main course.
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Way too many for a nibble.
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Is your hubby drinking beer on tap ?
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He is. He always is. A Maine microbrew, Allagash White.
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“No. We sat at the bar because my husband loves nothing more than striking up a conversation with random people he neither knows nor will ever see again.”
I am laughing so hard…
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Funny, but true. The man will talk to a rock if no one else is available.
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🤣
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Hah! When I’m about, the rock is often the preference…
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Well, they don’t argue. There’s something to be said for that.
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No there isn’t!
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I’m so happy the birthday dinner could happen, even if only a day late.
My husband loves sitting at the bar too; for the same reasons. It used to bug the crap out of me, but now I’m thankful I can occasionally just daydream and not have an in-depth conversation…I’ll let the bartender take care of that. 😜
Your meals look amazing!!
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My guy is a talker. And since retirement, he needs that interaction even more.
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Our guys would get along beautifully.
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I think they would.
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More often than not, we’re happy to sit at a bar these days. It often eliminates waiting for a table, and service is always more attentive.
Every dish looks fantastic!
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My husband hates waiting for a table and usually won’t, so it’s the bar or nothing.
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