Hippy Go Lucky Hoops: Provender Kitchen & Bar

It's been a long winter. Sunday I decided to fuel up the gas tank and head out on a day trip while the sun was shining. I headed off toward the coast.

My first stop: Provender Kitchen + Bar

I found a spot at the bar and ordered a Bloody Mary. When the bartender asked me if it was okay to garnish with a piece of candied bacon, I knew we were off to a good start.

✓

Quick, friendly service

✓ Cool vibes, nice atmosphere
✓ Delicious Food
✓ Unique

I kind of lived out a life long dream of ordering dessert first. I started off with a piece of chocolate toast, followed by the Pork Belly Benedict (too much food but so worth it.)

I am going to be dreaming about the chocolate toast for years to come: a thick piece of toast, Valrhona (a French premium chocolate), EVOO, Maldon Sea Salt, aleppo chili & hazelnut

Pork Belly Benedict

The best bloody mary

After leaving Provender (or PKB as the cool people call it) I stopped into the Ellsworth Rock & Art Shop. I'm a big fan of the Bangor location, and was excited to realize I had parked my car right in front of their Ellsworth store. I was happy to pick up a few new stones for my collection and also a silly lip balm that ended up being absolutely delicious! I picked up the balm, labeled "Unicorn Farts" and giggled. To my surprise, the girl working told me that they are SUPER popular, and they can't keep them in stock and they only had 3 left- and that they smell like cotton candy and peppermint. SOLD.

Someone buy me this $650 quartz lamp

Bought an Orange Calcite

This amethyst was going for over $2,000

Once I got done shopping I figured I would continue my adventure onto Bar Harbor. I really wanted to drive up Cadillac Mountain, but it is still closed for the season until mid April. I did find a small section of the Carriage trails that I was able to hike. I parked my car near Duck Brook Road by the big stone bridge. This trail lead me to Witch Hole Pond.

Once again I'm back in the car and at this point I decide to head back to Bangor. I couldn't help but stop at this cool antique shop that I had passed on my way to town. I puttered around the shop and rummaged through all kinds of old stuff before heading home.