$50 gift certificate good at three Portland area restaurants--Sonny's, Local 188 or Salvage BBQ. Restauranteur Jay Villani does not disappoint! Perfect for entertaining family and friends this summer, date night or just an excuse to get some BBQ ahead of the season.

Local 188 stays true to Maine’s seasonal offerings with a menu that is both innovative and familiar. Ingredients are sourced from local farmers, foragers and fishermen.  Many components of the menu, such as breads, charcuterie, pickled vegetables, and desserts, are prepared in-house.  Local 188 has its roots in Spain but draws influence from all over the Mediterranean to create a unique blend of old and new.

Sonny's bar and lounge inhabits the grand historic space that was the old Portland Savings Bank. Built after the great fire of 1866, the 83 Exchange Street building is the finest example of ornate antebellum architecture. Sonny’s is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner, and brunch on weekends. The bar is open 7 nights a week. Continuing the farm to table tradition established at Local 188, chefs infuse local ingredients with the flavors of Brazil, Venezuela, Mexico and the Southwestern U.S.  The beer selections reflect a love affair with American craft brews but for those who like to keep things simple.

Salvage BBQ, is a barbeque and smoke house from the folks behind Local 188 and Sonny's.