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man ordering at the counter of Vazquez Mexican Takeout in Milbridge, Maine

Vazquez Mexican Takeout Is Spicing Things Up in Milbridge

Born on the blueberry barrens a quarter century ago, this establishment shows there’s more than one flavor of down east heritage.
Gulf shrimp on a bed of fettuccine nero and escarole garnished with chervil sprigs

Secundo, Chef Sam Ostrow’s New Restaurant, Is a Near-Perfect Italian Joint

Located in South Berwick, the downtown space lets him flex and expand on everything he loves about his primo place.

A New Pastry Shop Brings a Czech Snacking Tradition to the County

Owner Donita Ayotte is selling some 4,000 of the micro hand pies a month at Northern Maine Kolache Co.
Havana Parrilla, an open-air bar and grill in Bar Harbor, Maine, near Acadia National Park

Where to Eat In and Around Acadia National Park On Any Budget

From popovers to lobster rolls to French-inspired entrées, here’s where to dine on Mount Desert Island.
Alstation Station's seared Maine dayboat scallops with cranberry risotto and cranberry-orange relish; duck breast à l’orange with shiitake mushrooms and quinoa pilaf; pan-roasted Maine halibut in a bouillabaisse sauce.

Alsace, Union’s New French Restaurant, Serves Positively Provincial Fare

The menu, like the restaurant’s decor, leans into what Alsatians would call gemütlichkeit: hominess, comfort.
Smoke alewife and pickled onion pizza from Odd Alewives Farm Brewery

Catch a Slice of This Smoked Alewife Pizza While You Can

Odd Alewives Farm Brewery’s seasonal pie is only on the menu for about one month a year.
Bissell Bubbles, hop water from Bissell Brothers

From Bissell Brothers, a New and Improved H20

The brewery's hop-infused water is a far cry from an IPA, but its piney, citrusy flavor profile sure is refreshing.
sour-cream-striped barbecued carrots and tobiko-studded French onion dip with malted-vinegar potato chips from bon Vivant

Voilà, Lewiston’s New French-Inspired Restaurant, Bon Vivant

The welcoming eatery in a former Subway sandwich shop has a certain je ne sais quoi.
Lake & Co.’s wedding soup, meatballs, and mac and cheese make for one heck of a comfort-food spread.

Lake & Co.’s Meals Make a Night In Feel Like a Night Out

From mouthwatering meatballs to herb-roasted chicken, the Yarmouth catering company delivers one heck of a heat-and-serve spread.
baking ingredients and tools

Cait Shibles Is Cooking Up Something New at Camp Susan Curtis

When she took over the kitchen at the Stoneham camp, where kids from disadvantaged backgrounds come for a classic summer experience, she decided to start from scratch.
Crooked Face Creamery’s lemon-fennel ricotta on toast

Crooked Face Creamery Takes Home One of the Dairy World’s Top Honors

The Skowhegan cheesemaker’s lemon-fennel ricotta won bronze in the fresh-cow’s-milk category at the 2023 World Cheese Awards.
the bar at Oak & Ember in Buxton, Maine

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.
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