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Kate McCarty
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Kate McCarty lives in Portland and teaches food preservation for the University of Maine Cooperate Extension. She is the author of Distilled in Maine: A History of Libations, Temperance & Craft Spirits and Portland Food: The Culinary Capital of Maine.
the bar at Oak & Ember in Buxton, Maine
Food & Drink

Buxton’s New Oak & Ember Gastropub Has Already Sparked a Loyal Following

Still in its first year, its welcoming, genial atmosphere and rotating menu focused on local and seasonal fare attracts a regular crowd.
autumnal cake fro Siblings Bakery
Food & Drink

Cumberland’s Siblings Bakery Marries Flower Power and Flour Power

Victoria Nam-Sonenstein’s cakes showcase the seasons — and are (almost) too beautiful to eat.
Sweet Sea CookiesSweet Sea Salt Belgian Chocolate
Food & Drink

Are These Cookies Good For You?

Leigh Kellis's vegan Sweet Sea Cookies are good for the ocean, anyway (and they taste great).
Atsuko Fujimoto’s not-your-father’s Danish, filled with strawberry–green-tea custard from Norimoto Bakery
Food & Drink

Atsuko Fujimoto’s Crossover Cooking

At her wholesale Norimoto Bakery, she's infusing classic pastries with farflung flavors.
Flood’s4
Food & Drink

Dining Out: Flood’s in Portland

At his new Portland restaurant, chef Greg Mitchell plays by the book to serve up old-time comfort.
Crown Jewel
Food & Drink

Crown Jewel

There’s a new gem on Great Diamond, and it shines flamingo pink.
Bissell Brothers beer being poured into a glass next to an elegant plate of food
Food & Drink

The Brewpub Is Making a Comeback in Maine

More and more craft breweries are adding their own kitchens, tapping into a business model that had its heyday in the '90s.
A sampling of smørrebrød at Trudy Bird’s Ølbar
Food & Drink

At Trudy Bird’s Ølbar, the Smør the Merrier

Scandinavian bread, Southern accents, and Maine beers all meet up at the North Yarmouth gastrobar.
JanaeSound performs at Port City Music Hall’s Beyoncé tribute show, which she organized last year.
Arts & Leisure

RIP, Port City Music Hall

Maine musicians remember Portland’s beloved indie venue.
Erik Desjarlais Bakes Up a Comeback
Food & Drink

Erik Desjarlais Bakes Up a Comeback

The formerly hard-charging chef finds a fresh start at the New Gloucester Village Store.
Happy Hour Spots in Portland
Food & Drink

A Portland Happy Hour For Everyone

On Portland’s flourishing bar scene, there’s a happy hour for everyone.

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