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We visited a place I’ve driven by many times but never stopped the other day. The Newcastle Public House…
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Housed in a building dating back to 1845, you knew the minute you stepped inside it was a local spot despite its proximity to the tourist heavy Damarriscotta.
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Laid back and casual with distinctly potent portables.
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The bartender has a heavy hand so beware the Moscow Mules, they literally kick.
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Crab cake appetizer? So good I didn’t waste time taking a picture of the husband’s required French Onion soup. Which btw, he approved.
The menu was varied with a twist on New England favorites.
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While deciding … we met a colorful local resident, the kind that makes my husband beeline for the bar everywhere we go.
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He was a hoot and we enjoyed some interesting conversation before our meal.
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Which turned out to be fabulous. For me… barbecue shrimp and grits with roasted broccolini.
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For the spouse? Some very large and juicy General Tso wings.
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Add another spot to our ‘will return’ list.
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River's world..... 
I have to remember not to read your food blogs just before lunch – nothing in my kitchen can compare and so again, I am jealous.
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Mine either. That’s why I go out…
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A great addition for the coming new year!
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That gentleman looked like he was a riot, just be the hat alone, lol. Ohh, I haven’t had a Moscow Mule in years, now I’m craving one. I’m a bit disappointed I didn’t get a picture of the one order of French Onion soup the hubs approved of, lol.
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I know, I was slacking.
Blame the mule. It really was potent.
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Looks delicious. Gotta love it when you find a new good eating spot.
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I wouldn’t have had the cajones to strike up a conversation with a fella whose cap says LEAVE ME ALONE.
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It was actually me who started the proverbial ball rolling this time…
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Well, the bartender DID have a heavy hand! Liquid courage?
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No, I like a good bar conversation as much as the next person . It’s usually just hard to get a word in edgewise when my husband is talking…
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Oh, well done with the food pictures! I also had unusual shrimp out the other day, but my photo doesn’t do it justice. Yum.
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Shrimp and grits is such a southern dish, and but I’m seeing it on menus more often here now.
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I’m glad that dish is getting around! My fav so far was in New Orleans, stone-ground grits slow-cooked with heavy cream, then of course some kind of Cajun sauce on top of the shrimp. Goodness.
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When it’s done right it’s marvelous.
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