Wharf Street

It's the era of the espresso martini. When you find a very well-made martini like this one, you don't forget it.

The name of the bar, Room for Improvement, is misleading, since this is one of the best in the country.

This is what Portland needs! A bar downtown that slings red snappers until 1 a.m.

Once a packed dance club, 51 Wharf Street in Portland's Old Port will become Wharf Street Rathskeller, a classic tavern, this spring

In a city filled with specialized burger places that don't disappoint, there's one place in the Old Port that serves up Portland's most underrated burger

Portland's restaurant scene will grow by one as a new Mexican restaurant called Jefe Juan's is set to open in the Old Port

The Owner of Blythe & Burrows will take over the prime Old Port space left behind by Vignola/Cinque Terre after their closure

In hopes of increasing foot traffic and safety, Portland will close a popular street in the Old Port and take new steps to protect it

Taking over a vacant spot on Wharf Street, a new whiskey bar plans to add a new set of tastes to the Old Port scene this summer

Portland has another new addition to its Old Port scene, Jäger will serve authentic German food and beer to please the masses.

Whether you're a willing participant or not, here are five places in Portland where you may end up getting your jaw jacked on any given night.