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Food & Drink

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.
Maine-made holiday candy

Maine-Made Candy for the Holidays

Sweet tooths can skip the supermarket.
a turkey

Mainers Are Flocking to Local Turkey Farms for Thanksgiving Birds

Farmers around the state, not just near the coast, have enjoyed a recent uptick in business.
Brother Donald "Don" Paul of Friars’ Brewhouse Tap Room

The Franciscan Friar Behind One of Maine’s Coolest Taprooms

A true beer bro is finds his calling in Bucksport.
Annemarie Ahearn's Cassoulet Recipe

Franco and Beans

A familiar dish with a French accent.
Open Table MDI

On Mount Desert Island, a Next-Level Bean Supper

On Mount Desert Island, Mahan Deva Singh Khalsa and Puranjot Kaur Khalsa are out to make community suppers more nourishing.
Maine Green Crabs6

Green Crabs Are Maine’s Most Delicious Scourge

A coalition of dedicated scientists and high-profile chefs wants to get invasive green crabs out of Maine’s waters and into your belly.
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