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Amber and I were out and about in Portland last night and stopped in for a quick dinner at Dogfish Café on the corner of Congress and Saint John. We’ve heard some good things about it, but never actually stopped in before. We were greeted by a cozy, funky atmosphere. There were approximately 12 tables and a small bar inside, and a handful of al fresco tables when the weather is nice. Butcher paper stood in for table cloths and the art hanging on the walls this month was made from doll parts. It was kind of strange, but in a good way.

Specials for the evening included a meatball and sausage lasagna, which sounded good, if a bit heavy. The regular menu includes familiar favorites ranging from chili, crab cakes, and wings on the Starters list to various salads and wraps, to a fried haddock sandwich or a cheeseburger. The wine and beer list is above average and, given the number of corks lining the front windows, well used. Amber selected the curry chicken wrap, and I opted for a nice bacon cheeseburger (so much for eating healthy). 

The wrap was ordered with sweet potato fries as the side, and Amber thought both were excellent. My burger was very good too—not too big, but enough to fill me up. Homemade (I think) potato chips accompanied the burger and were excellent. A root beer for her and a Shipyard Export for me completed a tasty, inexpensive dinner for two (<$35, including tip). Fine dining (à la, some other Congress St. establishments) this is not, but the food is good, the staff is attentive, the atmosphere is fun and relaxed, and we’ll definitely be going again. This is a nice little neighborhood find and within easy biking distance for us to boot.

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