Maine Food and Maine Dining

Maine Food and Maine Dining
Monday, July 28, 2008

Mumblings in Maine

Mumblings in Maine

This quote was overheard at Just Barb’s in Stockton Springs, home of the self-proclaimed “best fried clams in New England.” 

Three older people, one woman and two men, entered the restaurant, which was packed with locals and tourists alike.  A few moments later, they reemerged, evidently not willing to wait until a table was available.  That’s when one of the men said, “We’ll go shoot a duck and have a roast.”
 

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Reader Comments:
Jul 29, 2008 10:29 am
 Posted by  Anonymous

Reportedly, when Barb commissioned her sign the contractor asked "what do you want the sign to say?" Barb apparently said, "Oh just Barb's." The contractor returned sometime later with her sign reading, "Just Barb's."

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