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fried chicken at Walkers Maine4

Wood-Fired Meals Star at Walkers Maine, in Cape Neddick

The AAA four-diamond restaurant strikes a balance between chefy flair and homey comfort.
During the spring harvest, Michael Romanyshyn boils sap in a wood-fired evaporator and sells his Temple Tappers brand of birch syrup to specialty grocers and restaurants.

Can Birch Syrup Pick Up Steam?

A western Maine tapper is all in on maple syrup's lesser-known cousin.
Erik Desjarlais Bakes Up a Comeback

Erik Desjarlais Bakes Up a Comeback

The formerly hard-charging chef finds a fresh start at the New Gloucester Village Store.
Oxbow Beer Garden4

Ski In, Eat Out at Oxbow’s New Beer Garden

Winter trails lead to hot pizza and cold beer at the brewing company's outpost in Oxford.
Aroostook County beer made with local hops and barley

On Tap in the County? Truly Local Beers

Aroostook hop growers, maltsters, and brewers are teaming up on homegrown suds.
Eat Like a Franco-American at Dolly's Restaurant

Eat Like a Franco-American at Dolly’s Restaurant

This Frenchville diner's cretons, poutine, and ployes are très bien.
Two Rivers Lunch lemon cookies

These Lemon Cookies Are a Timeless Treat

Two Rivers Lunch, in Allagash, serves up an old family recipe.
White Barn Inn Restaurant

Once More to the White Barn Inn

Maine’s grande dame of fine feasts hasn’t lost a step.
Deluxe Diner griddle

Welcome to Maine’s Oldest Greasy Spoon

Rumford's Deluxe Diner has served up bacon, eggs, and banter since 1929.
Dewey's in Portland, Maine

Is Portland Losing Its Local Flavor?

Former Down East food editor Joe Ricchio considers the state of the city's dining scene.
Hanukkah cookies, and, from top to bottom, chocolate babka, Nutella-rolled rugelach, potato knish, sliced babka, and black-and-white cookie from Tin Pan Bakery in Portland Maine

Tin Pan Bakery’s Traditional(ish) Hanukkah Treats

A Portland baker whips up Jewish classics and not-so-classics.
fried cauliflower at Backstrap Bar & Grill

In Tiny Stratton, A Roadhouse You Can Bring Your Kids To

Backstrap Bar & Grill serves up top-notch pub grub.
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