Dark, cozy Broad Arrow Tavern offers great escape: Broad Arrow Tavern, Freeport

The first time I learned about the Broad Arrow Tavern was last January.

I first visited the tavern, which is tucked inside the Harraseeket Inn on Main Street in Freeport, as a student at the University of Southern Maine's Stonecoast Masters in Creative Writing program. During the 10-day residency, the students are housed at the Harraseeket Inn, and the tavern became a gathering place for us at the end of the day.

Defined by the wine list: Conundrum, Freeport

Conundrum, in a nutshell, is a bar defined by it's wine list. But let me say this now: Don't let that intimidate you. Instead, let it entice you. You'll be glad you did.

For devoted regulars and drive-by tourists: Gritty McDuff's, Freeport

Fall is the perfect time of year to hit Freeport for the outlet stores, some leaf peeping and ending your day with dinner and homemade brews at Gritty McDuff's Brew Pub and Restaurant.

Introducing a new member of the Siano's family.

Now with a Freeport location, Siano's caters to family and friends.

Steakhouse & Juke Joint: Buck's Naked BBQ

I have heard Buck's Naked BBQ Steakhouse & Juke Joint is THE spot. And I've heard it from several people. Being in Freeport and all, I wasn't one to jump on the review, but the more the people talked, the more convinced I was. I had to check this place out.