Most of Maine’s many diners feel almost inherently timeless. These five, though, are top of the class.
Food & Drink
In a tourist town that used to be known for straightforward tastes, the Latin-fusion restaurant invented its own niche.
Scandinavian bread, Southern accents, and Maine beers all meet up at the North Yarmouth gastrobar.
Restaurants come and restaurants go, but these true Maine classics only get better with age.
The purveyor of the legendary Lewiston joint reflects on a career spent serving up “Lewiston lobsters” to regulars and elbow-rubbing politicos alike.
A fire shut down its Skowhegan plant this winter, but the Maine ice cream brand is still scooping.
Cooking for hungry students and researchers in the ’70s, he learned to love seafood that other chefs ignored. Then, he kick-started a culinary revolution.
Pull up a chair, order a drink, and wait for a glimpse of the pre-historic fish.
On Swan's Island, the proprietors and patrons of Daint’s Place are having more fun than should be legal anywhere.
Andy Rogers is “getting his reps in” for Nationals. Cue the training montage.
A midcoast native reboots the classic country store as a smart restaurant, bar, and market.
Sold at Greater Portland farmers markets and online, the Maine-made mixers often feature seasonal produce.