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Have you been to since their rebrand? They're serving up the same good vibes, just with a fresh spin. The inside of the restaurant is decked out in bright colors with a retro feel that is equally fun and nostalgic. Their menu has classic diner food such as burgers and milkshakes, as well as unique offerings such as haddock cakes and NA herbal tonics, truly catering to everyone. While it's warm out make sure to swing by and check out their patio as well. They are open 7 days a week for both lunch and dinner.

Located at 501 Cottage Rd. South Portland

Are you looking to refresh your summer wardrobe? Plato's Closet, located in the Clarks Pond Plaza, a few doors down from Taj, is waiting for you to stop by! They not only have an amazing selection of clothes and shoes for all genders, but they will also buy some of the items that you are getting rid of for either store credit or cash. Their clothing is mostly geared towards teens and twenty-somethings, but it is worth popping by regardless of age to see what they have. Their prices are extremely affordable, and they always have an amazing selection of current trendy pieces, timeless items, shoes, and athleisure.

We know everyone has heard of Sea Bags , and many of you probably even have some of their bags, but did you know all of their products are made right here in SoPo? Last week our office had the pleasure of taking a tour of the Sea Bags 35,000 square-foot manufacturing facility located at 174 Cash St. This facility is a one-stop shop for production. After washing and cutting the sails, the design team transforms the sails by adding patterns and designs. Some of them feature the vintage numbers from the original sails, while others are adorned with nautical emblems, iconic maine imagery, and even custom designs. Once the designing is done, the fabric is turned into a bag by one of the in-house stitchers. Once the bag is done it heads over to quality control to ensure the bag is ready to leave the facility and into the hands of the customer! They have a strong commitment to the local workforce, sourcing all sails from Maine first, New England second, and the U.S. third, with the iconic hand-made rope handles coming from Fall River, Mass. We are so happy to have such a sustainable and intentional manufacturing company here in SoPo! Head to their website to learn more about their sustainable practices and closed/loop supply chain.

Congratulations to Maine Jamaican Kitchen on successfully opening their doors at 85 Western Ave, over by Maine Mall. Their menu features authentic caribbean food such as jerk chicken and tilapia, fried plantains, and beef patty’s. They also have an amazing selection of desserts! Swing by for lunch or dinner to try some of their food and welcome them to our neighborhood!