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Telephone: 207-288-2886 (at Rupununi) Fax: 207-288-9897 E-Mail: info@rupununi.com Web: www.rupununi.com Management: Michael C. Boland, President Overview: Rupununi, Inc. is the corporate umbrella for several separate endeavors owned and managed by Michael C. Boland. The enterprises are hospitality-oriented and include three restaurants and one night club. All are located within the town of Bar Harbor, Maine. Genesis: In 1988, Michael Boland took a two-week course, Field Biology of Maine, through a community college in Philadelphia, PA. The professor has a summer home in Bar Harbor. This was Boland’s introduction to Bar Harbor—it was ‘love at first sight.’ Boland returned to Bar Harbor in 1989 and finished his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at Bar Harbor’s College of the Atlantic. He then took a position as a whale watch naturalist while working part time as a bartender in town. He tended bar at various venues for six years, all the while truly enjoying creating a community-oriented ambience within the establishments in which he worked. A naturally creative person, Boland felt drawn towards creative pursuits—and he particularly liked the amalgam of hospitality and creating “atmospheres” for his clientele. Inasmuch as, during his studies, he traveled to South America, there studying river dolphins in the Amazon and Rupununi Rivers, the latter name stuck with him. In 1995, Boland opened his first restaurant—Rupununi—an endeavor well-suited to both his hospitality and creative natures and a boon to Bar Harbor.  Name: Rupununi Address: 119 Main Street, Bar Harbor, Maine 04609 Telephone: 207-288-2886 E-Mail: info@rupununi.com Web: www.rupununi.com Opened: 1995 Chef: Matthew Haskell Overview: Rupununi is in the middle of it all with
a dining patio right on Main Street in Appetizers: Samosas, Silvaggio’s Fried Mozzarella, Rupununi Wings, Vegetable Antipasto, Fried Calamari, The Onion Blossom, Nachos, Mountains o’ Mussels, Fried Maine Shrimp, Bacon Maine Shrimp, Jonah’s Crab Cakes, Fried Clams, Steamers, Frenchman’s Bay Smoked Seafood. Priced $4.95-9.95 Salads: Classic Caesar, Shiitake Caesar, Island Chicken Caesar, Lobster Caesar, Spinach Salad, Dee’s Mixed Green Salad, Nicoise Salad. Priced $5.95-9.95 Soups: Maine Clam Chowder; Lobster Bisque; Rup’s House Chili; Soup of the Day. Priced $5.95-9.95 Pasta: Arnold’s Pasta (assorted harvest vegetables sauteed in light ginger miso sauce tossed with fettucine); Pasta Barbarino (spinach fettucine tossed with bacon, chicken, peppers, onions and mushrooms in light cream sauce); Seafood Fettucine (scallops, fresh fish and Maine shrimp tossed with fettucine in sherried tarragon cream sauce); Pesto Pasta; Pasta con Fungi (shiitake, crimini and white button mushrooms tossed with peas, penne in an alfredo sauce); Lobster Fettucine. Priced $9.95-18.95 Seafood: All Maine Seafood. Catch of the Day; Maine Lobster; Pemetic Seafood Lobster; Grilled North Atlantic Salmon; Grilled Swordfish; Fisherman’s Fried Sampler; Fried Scallops; Jonah’s Crab Cakes; Lobster Paella. Priced $10.95-17.95 Entrées: Prime Rib; Sirloin; Filet Mignon; Porterhouse; Poacher’s Special; Baby Back Ribs; Sweet ‘n’ Sour Chicken; Wild Mushroom Risotto; Louisiana Gumbo. Priced $10.95-17.95 Desserts: Fresh Maine Blueberry Pie; Fresh Maine Apple Pie; Raspberry Cheesecake; Tiramisu (homemade); Jack Ruby Special (double-layer chocolate cake with fudge icing); Rupununi Warrior (Jack Ruby and Port); Heath Bar Crunch Pie; Shane’s Ice Cream (Maine-made!). Open: April to November Hours: Food is served from 10:00am until 1:00am. Credit Cards: All major cards accepted Reservations: Not necessary; recommended for groups of 6+ patrons.  Name: Carmen Verandah Address: 119 Main Street, Bar Harbor, Maine 04609 (located directly above Rupununi) Telephone: 207-288-2766 E-Mail: info@carmenverandah.com Opened: 1996 Overview: The place in Bar Harbor for pool and darts; live music and dancing five nights per week. Open mike on Mondays and pool tournaments on Thursdays. An elegant lounge, verandah and billiards room with three quality pool tables. Lobster, fresh fish, burgers and sandwiches served. On-line entertainment schedule available on the website. Excellent menu and a beautiful verandah overlooking the Bar Harbor village green. This is also the venue for the Miss Hylie Lovely drag (female impersonator) show (see “Community Service” below). Community Menu: Same menu as Rupununi. Price Range: See Rupununi. Open: April to November Hours: Lunch 11am-5pm; dinner 5pm-10:30pm; late night
menu 10:30pm-1pm Credit Cards: All major cards accepted. Reservations: Not necessary  Name: Joe’s Smoke Shop Address: 119 Main Street, Bar Harbor, Maine 04609 (next to Rupununi) Telephone: 207-288-9897 E-Mail: info@joessmokeshop.com Overview: The spot in Bar Harbor for fine cigars, a special
cocktail or a glass of fine wine Spirits: Beers on tap: Murphy’s Irish Stout,
Bar Harbor Real Ale, Gritty’s Summer Wheat and Samuel
Adams Boston Lager; Portugal: Port, Sherry and Madeira. Champagne: Moët & Chandon, Perrier Jouet, Veuve Clicquot Methode Champenoise: (Freixenet, Korbel, Rup’s). Fine white wines: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewurtztraminer, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Pinot Gris, White Zinfandel and Rosé. Organic Wines: Chardonnay, Semillon Blanc, Muscadet, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese. Dessert Wines: Muscat de Beaunes de Venise, Orange Muscadet, Black Muscat, Malvasia, Sauternes and Tokay. Fine Red Wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel, PinotNoir,Burgundy,Shiraz~Syrah, Petite Sirah, Blue Franc, Barbaresco, Barolo, and Amarone. Blends and Other Reds: Salice Salentino Riserva, Chianti-style blend, Sangiovese, Rhone-style Blends, Meritage, Bordeaux and Shiraz-Cabernet. Also: Cocktails, Brandy and Cognac, Tequila and Scotch and Irish Whiskey, Hard-to-find Bourbons and Rums Desserts: Blueberry or Apple Pie, Tiramisu, Seasonal Cheesecake and The Jack Ruby Special. Open: April to November Price Range: Desserts $4.50-6.50 (Rupununi’s cuisine served at Joe’s) Hours: 11am-1am  Name: Havana Address: 318 Main Street, Bar Harbor, Maine 04609 Telephone: 207-288-CUBA (2822) E-Mail: info@havanamaine.com Web: www.havanamaine.com Opened: 1999 Chef: Peter McCafferey Overview: Havana features fine American dining with a Latin flair, great atmosphere and an extensive wine list. The menu features seafood, lamb and meat dishes,changing weekly, and sometimes daily. Appetizers: Crab & Roasted Corn Cakes; Shrimp & Lobster Ceviche; Spicy Black Bean Dip; and Chile Crusted Chicken Strips. Priced from $6.50-9.50 (menu changes frequently) Entrées:
Spicy Penne Pasta; Chile Rubbed Salmon; Havana Tuna; Grilled
Filet Mignon; Pan Seared Duck Breast; and Ginger & Lime Marinated
Swordfish. Priced from $14.00-27.00 Desserts: Pecan Tart; White Chocolate & Coconut Cheesecake; Mango & Rum Chocolate Truffle Torte; Mango, Raspberry or Lemon Sorbet; French Vanilla or Coconut Ice Cream. Priced from $4.50-6.50 (menu changes frequently) Wines: Extensive selection of wines from around the world including France, Germany, Austria, Italy, Chile, Argentina, Spain, New Zealand, Australia and the USA (California). Hours: 5:30pm to close Open: Year ‘Round Reservations: Recommended Credit Cards: All major cards accepted.
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