Archive for February, 2009

Sky Dragon Restaurant, Scarborough, Maine

Monday, February 23rd, 2009

On back of postcard: “Chinese and American Restaurant. U.S. Route #1, Scarborough, Maine. Dial 883-6700*. Parking for 400 cars. A distinctive air-conditioned dinner restaurant and cocktail lounge. Our Chinese cuisine managed by Chinese chefs. Private dining sections for social functions. Your hosts ‘Ching’ and ‘Jimmy Lee.’”

Postmarked 1967.

*Don’t call- they exist only in memory.

1957 Porello’s Italian Sandwich Shop, Westbrook, Maine

Thursday, February 12th, 2009

A-1 Steak Pit, Scarborough, Maine

Friday, February 6th, 2009

On the back: “U.S. Rte. 1, Dunstan Corner, W. Scarborough, Me. 5 minutes from Old Orchard Beach. DIning- Dancing- Cocktail Lounge. Also at 152 Main St., Westbrook, Me. Rt. 25, Portland- Westbrook Line- Maine Tpke. Exit 8.”

1828 Kittery, Maine “Frisbee’s Market” in Danger of Closing

Thursday, February 5th, 2009

..David and his brother, Frank Frisbee II, turned over the reins to the sixth generation in 2001. Cindy and her brother, Frank III – known as Frankie, became the new owners. In 2006, a fire at the restaurant wrecked its summer season. In July, Frankie died from cancer. The recession and credit crunch have made it impossible for the two businesses to get loans or refinance debt, Cindy said. The family is reaching out to potential investors or lenders…”

Nell & Mark’s, Scarborough, Maine

Sunday, February 1st, 2009

On the back: “Tucker 3-6082, Route U.S. 1, Scarborough, Maine. Open year ’round, 7 days a week.

“Bewtween Scarborough Downs and Old Orchard beach. Acres of parking- rotary parking for trucks.”

I really wish I could have eaten at this joint! I love the booths and stools!