Leeward

Restaurant · Portland

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15 Essential Restaurants in Portland, Maine

"Find respite from the notoriously windy section of Free Street at aptly named Leeward, where gorgeous plates of Maine scallop crudo and beef and pork ragu bolognese have made this pasta haven a fast favorite. Led by Jake and Raquel Stevens — whose resumes include Portland, Oregon’s beloved Beast and Portland, Maine’s beloved Drifter’s Wife, both now closed — Leeward also offers a smart selection of low-intervention wines to go with its house-made" - Stasia Brewczynski

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