Comida
Jangueo
Bebidas
18 Exchange Street, Portland, Maine 04101
207-808-8031
info@papiportland.com
· Hours ·
Monday: 4p–9p
Tuesday: 4p–10p
Wednesday: 4p–10p
Thursday: 4p–10p
Friday: 4p–12p
Saturday: 12p–12p
Sunday: 12p–9p
· FOUNDERS ·
LyAnna Sanabria
beverage director
she/her/hers · LyAnna was raised in a Puerto Rican household in Vermont and has been living in Maine for the last five years where she has family. As with everywhere she goes, she is looking to bring saźon and equity to the bar experience.
Ronnie Medlock
executive Chef
he/him/his · Ron was born in a large Puerto Rican household in Connecticut and spent summers in Puerto Rico. Ron moved to Maine in 2010 and worked in several restaurants and ran his own catering business. Throughout life's toughest times Chef Medlock says, “Food has been an instrument of solace and comfort. The beauty of making memories through my craft. Meals are a central gathering place and an expression of love.”
· PRESS ·
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PunchDrink.com
Mastering Coquito
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PortlandOldPort.com
Papi is a Regional Top Ten Honoree for Best New U.S. East Cocktail Bar, in the 18th Annual Spirited Awards at Tales of The Cocktail Foundation.
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TipsyTraveler.com
Sitting at the Bar With LyAnna Sanabria, Co-Founder of Papi, Portland, Maine's Haven for Puerto Rican Hospitality
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BehindBars.com
Papi, situated in Portland’s Old Port area, is a vibrant venue that beautifully combines Puerto Rican hospitality with a contemporary twist.
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Boston.com
Meet LyAnna Sanabria, co-founder of a new ‘elevated Puerto Rican bar’ in Portland
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Portland Press Herald
With the opening of Papi, variety of Latin cuisines on Maine menus continues to grow
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Q97.9
New Puerto Rican Restaurant ‘Papi’ Opening in the Heart of Portland’s Old Port
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Junglebird Pop-Up
Papi Pop-Up @ Junglebird, San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Podchaser.com
We chat about the challenge of educating people about her culture and the ingredients that come with it.
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Bartender At Large
Get ready to experience the flavors and vibes of Puerto Rico in Portland, Maine with bartender Lyanna Sanabria as she shares her journey.
