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| Just around the corner from the Maine Lighthouse Museum you'll find the best burgers you may ever eat anywhere at L & H Burgers |
Knowing we were in for the third snowy Sunday in a row this
February, my husband and I decided to catch a little break from our routines this
past Saturday to take Blae out to nose around Maine. This is the time of year us Mainers are starting to dream of
spring, about a month away according to the calendar, but maybe longer according
to our weather. It’s also the time of year we enjoy poking around our coastal
communities, before the tourists arrive, to see what pleasures and treasures
are in store for the coming Maine summer. Saturday, we hit the jackpot in
Rockland.
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| L & H Burgers |
We had meandered down coastal US Route 1 from Bangor and
arrived in Rockland just in time to be hungry for lunch. Dan had heard of a
really terrific new place to get a sandwich or burger on Main Street. So, we
turned left at the light and headed for Main Street, and there it was. Just as
if we were meant to be there, a parking spot availed itself on the heavily
traveled street right in front of L & H Burgers’ doorway.
Upon entering the charming little eatery we found it
decorated simply with unframed art and a smattering of antiques. We took the two last available seats, Blae
had to wait this one out in the car. Others were following us through the doors, so we had lucked
out again. But I didn’t really realize how fortunate we were to be there until
my order arrived and I took my first bite.
I had ordered the house made veggie burger served with Coleslaw,
and everything about it was perfect. I have never had a veggie burger of such
quality and taste. After eating
it, I can probably never eat a veggie burger anywhere else again. Yes, it was
that good. The slaw was the freshest I have ever been served in any restaurant
as well, and I have dined throughout the entire United States, Canada, Aruba,
Guam, and Lithuania.
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| Sister Restaurant on Main Street, Rockland Rustica Cucina Italiana |
As I was savoring every bite, I looked across the table at
Dan who had ordered a regular, or classic, burger with Swiss cheese and onion served with hand cut
fries. He announced, “This is the best burger I have eaten anywhere.” That was
amazing coming from the pickiest eater I’ve ever met. He has been looking for a
“great” burger for years, actually searching for one every time we travel or
eat in a different town.
Yes, we had hit the jackpot at L & H Burgers, 313 Main
Street in Rockland, Maine. You can bet we’ll eat there again and again. Their menu is loaded with many interesting
starters, burgers, Panini’s, salads, and desserts. They even offer gluten free
buns. Another nice option, especially during the busy summer months, is a take
out line, 207-593-7996.
L & H Burgers pleased us so much we now want to try their
sister restaurant, Rustica, located right next door. It has carried the area's title
of “The Best of the Best” for Italian cuisine since it opened in 2006. It is so
highly recommended we're told you should make a reservation or be prepared to wait and
hope you’ll eventually get in.
Did I mention we hit the jackpot for lunch? Well, we did,
but poor Blae didn’t. We usually remember to save him a bite or two when we eat
out during a nosing around outing.
This time our burgers were so fantastic we consumed them completely
without saving him a blessed crumb. He, of course, made us feel guilty and we had to stop
further down Route 1 in Thomaston to buy him a treat.
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| A menu feature at L & H Burgers, Rockland, Maine |
Most of all, I’m delighted to find in our fast food world,
a place you can appreciate fresh wholesome ingredients and real
food made from scratch. L & H
Burgers is a five star lunch in my book.
Next time I visit Rockland I’m going to try their Picasso and I’ll try
to save a taste for Blae. No promises.
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