Erin Barnes

Hank’s 150 Spurwink Rd., Scarborough 835-0091 hanksmaine.com Part subdivided farmland, part industrial park, part strip mall, part marsh and part beach town — Scarborough isn’t the kind of place that screams “dining destination.” But when it comes to breakfast, the sleepy suburb truly punches above its weight. I’ve written about a few standouts in the past, including Indy’s Sandwich and Honeycomb Cafe.

Tommy Marr Age: 87 Hometown: Portland, Maine Profession: Retired Fisherman Drink of choice: Miller Lite Bar of choice: Byers & Sons Long Island Bakehouse If you’re one of the 200 year-round residents of Long Island in Casco Bay, there’s only one place to go off-season if you want to see your neighbors. Seriously. One place. That place is Byers & Sons Long Island Bakehouse.

The golden heart of Portland’s grouchiest bartender I’m sitting on the little bench outside Ruski’s, the neighborhood tavern in Portland’s West End. It’s the summer of 2013. I’m alone, smoking a cigarette, having just devoured my Eggs Benedict among the weekend crowd packed inside the boisterous barroom. The front door opens and the waitress and bartender, Beth, walks out. Without a word, she sits down next to me and lights a cig, takes a deep haul. I try to act casual, but this is a big deal.