Elizabeth Peavey, Author at Down East

Scales

Even before construction started, Scales was one of the most talked about restaurants in town. Everyone wanted to know how two Portland legends, restaurateur Dana Street and chef Sam Hayward, could possibly top their wildly successful prior endeavors

Making it in Maine

Legendary Scoops

Bolstered by a solid foundation and a newly expanded plant, a fifth generation of Giffords is leading Maine’s iconic ice-cream brand to new heights.

Food & Drink

Union

Chef Josh Berry's vision is to give diners a grand tour of the best Maine has to offer – albeit an exotic detour or two along the way. Read our review of Union.

Dining Food & Drink Guides Restaurant Reviews

Tempo Dulu

The Danforth Inn’s restaurant, Tempo Dulu, features the cuisine of Southeast Asia — Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and predominantly Indonesia. Read our review of Tempo Dulu, including online extras.

Dooryard Making it in Maine

Ain’t She Sweet

Rockland’s Kate McAleer gives the chocolate bar a wholesome — and exotic — makeover.

Food & Drink

Bao Bao Dumpling House

Chef-owner Cara Stadler had a 10-year plan when she was 16. In 2014 she was named one of Food & Wine's best new chefs. Here are the "wrapped treasures" we discovered upon dining at Bao Bao Dumpling House.

Food & Drink

Thistle Pig

What could be better for a main dish on a chilly Maine evening than a house-made cassoulet for two?

Essays

Heat, Play, Love

Adapting to a North Woods deep freeze is not without its pleasures.

Food & Drink

Central Provisions

Portland's hottest new eatery shows no signs of slowing down.

Nature + Wildlife

Climbing Knife Edge

After two previous ascents, Elizabeth Peavey finally braves Katahdin’s famed Knife Edge.

Food & Drink

Piccolo Restaurant

Don’t let the restaurant’s name (Italian for “small”) or the size of the space (20 seats max) deceive you.

Maine-Made

Hot Diggity Dogs

Few things say summer in Maine like red snappers from Bangor’s W.A. Bean.