Ironically, another popular Portland barbecue spot called Noble Barbecue has just announced that they are going to be the ones to finally take over the vacant Elsmere Bbq spot.
The family-owned restaurant offers fantastic Southern and BBQ eats, prepared by a local chef seen on 'Good Morning America' and 'The Rachael Ray Show'.
Serving fantastic Southern-style BBQ, this small roadside shack has been praised by multiple sources for having some of the best BBQ in all of New England.
In Massachusetts, it's pretty luxurious having access to some of the best local restaurants and eateries, not just in the New England region, but throughout the country. This typically includes almost any type of food option you are looking for. It even includes a restaurant that has now been named as the best BBQ spot in the Bay State.
If you missed his critically-acclaimed episode of 'No Reservations' that was shot in Maine, here's a snapshot of everything Bourdain saw, did, and tasted.
This educational film from the 50's shows how chicken was done at a barbecue in Maine. While the cook does his thing the guests enjoy their time boating in the lake, soaking up the sun, and just plain goofing off.
Personally I think they're a little too over dressed for a barbecue in the summer by the lake but what do I know, I wasn't around in the 50's...