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spinach-and-feta pie and other Lebanese dishes from Mezza in Waterville, Maine

In Waterville, Mezza Stays True to Its Lebanese Roots

The new lunch spot serves up flavorful dishes like sittoo used to make.
a couple enjoying a meal and the view at The Nest on Saddleback Mountain

Skiers Are Flocking to Saddleback’s New Restaurant, The Nest

Located at 3,620 feet, it boasts elevated comfort food and bird’s-eye views.
seared scallops with sweet-potato spaetzle, roasted winter vegetables, squash puree, and salsa verde from Linden + Front

Diners in Downtown Bath Give Linden + Front a Warm Welcome

The mod little bistro has been especially well received in the City of Ships, where restaurant turnover has stymied folks looking for a non-pubby night out.
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.
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.
Tao Yaun's new chef de cuisine Leon Vuong introduced crispy rice balls studded with pork, Chinese sausage, and shiitake to the menu

Brunswick’s Tao Yuan Has Mounted a Pretty Sweet Comeback

Closed for more than three years, the acclaimed restaurant is back — and as laudable as ever.
Pottle's menu surrounded by dishes of prepared food

For Homey Fare, There’s No Place Like Pottle’s

Comfort food and a complete lack of pretense prevail at the cozy new pub in Liberty.
Halibut with potatoes and carrots at Mountain Social in Bethel

Bethel Is Experiencing a Restaurant Renaissance

And Mountain Social is case in point: creative cooking, cozy vibes, and bracing cocktails for the chilled and windburned après-ski crowd.
The Crying Tiger, with grilled sirloin, garlic rice, and chili-garlic-lime and Jaew sauces.

Mitr Ping Yang Thai Kitchen Is Connecting Its Guests to a Wider Range of Flavors

The menu at the new Portland restaurant skews toward Thai street food.
dinner at Aster & Rose, Youngtown Inn's restaurant

Bolognese Meets Benjamin Franklin at Lincolnville’s Aster & Rose

The new owners of the historic Youngtown Inn bring fresh energy and culinary chops to its restaurant.
spread of dishes from the Rooting Pig at Broad Arrow Farm, including charcuterie

In Bristol, A Hog Farm Makes for Unlikely Destination Dining

Broad Arrow Farm's open-air charcuterie bar delivers guests to their food.
Margherita, salami, asparagus, and cherry-tomato pizzas from Il Leone

It’s a Peaks Island Pizza Party All Summer Long at Il Leone

The alfresco oven turns out bubbly Neapolitan-style pies loaded up with Maine toppings.
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