Adam Burk: My favorites: vegan mac and cheese, miso tempeh wrap, sprouts bowl, and any of the breakfast sandwiches subbing tofu and tempeh for the egg and cheese + veggie homefries.
Visit Maine: Great museum with new exhibits and a fantastic permanent collection. Free admission on Fridays is a nice perk, too. Make sure to check out the local galleries along Congress Street and in the Old Port
Stephen Crowley: Local links on butter toasted New England style rolls (not to mention some local brew on tap). Try the BBQ Banger with the Blue Fin Stout.
Abbey Road Taxi of Portland: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807–1882), grew up in the house and went on to become one of the most famous men of his time.
Adam Burk: MECA contains an ever changing body of work, both student and professional. Check out its lobby and adjacent galleries for provocation any day of the week.