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10 Maine Bakeries Serving Pies Before The Holiday Rush

One Maine pie stand runs on the honor system, with a cash box waiting next to the pies. I love that detail so much. It feels like the friendliest kind of trust. Other spots on this list hand you frozen pies with baking instructions. One is run from a family home. Another bakery has been making pies from scratch since 1945.

Maine · 3d
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Reel in a Deal at Simmons Seafood Market

Catch a big discount – or several – at Simmons Seafood Market on Saturday, Nov. 7 for the Early Bird Sale. Now in its third year of family business at 49 Main St. in Damariscotta, the seafood market sells fresh and local seafood and shellfish, alongside prepared to-go meals, a variety of retail items, and, as of last summer, poke bowls.

Damariscotta, ME · 1d
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Barn Door Cafe Offers Sustenance for Early Bird’s Early Risers

Offering an assortment of different homemade goods throughout the day, Barn Door Cafe welcomes early risers for breakfast and Maine-roasted coffee for the Early Bird Sale on Saturday, Nov. 7. Located at 162 Main St. in Damariscotta, Barn Door Cafe co-owners Crystal Berg and Andrea “Annie” Leck strive to bring...

Damariscotta, ME · 1d
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This Maine Seafood Buffet Lets You Feast On All Your Favorites For One Flat Price

Snow crab legs, lobster, oysters, and a cotton candy machine all live under one roof. I think that combo could wake up anybody’s inner kid. If you ask me, nobody ever outgrows the trip-day grin. It just waits for the right excuse, and a seafood buffet in Maine is a pretty great one.

South Portland, ME · 3d
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From Mass. to Maine, these 6 New England pizzerias stand out

Food enthusiasts in Massachusetts and across New England have new bragging rights, as a national roundup of the country's most acclaimed pizzerias highlights several local culinary heavyweights. According to a state-by-state guide of award-winning pizza destinations published by Food & Wine, the region is home to internationally recognized pizzaiolos, century-old...

Massachusetts · 7d

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Everyone Shops At Hannaford, But This Maine Produce Market Sells Fresh Fruits And Vegetables At Bargain Prices

More than 80 Maine farms and local producers stock the shelves at one busy farmstand. That means your grocery run could include wild blueberries, local honey, cider, and fresh eggs in one easy stop. The doors open at 6 in the morning, seven days a week. Even better, the place...

Auburn, ME · 4d

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This Small Maine Bakery Is Taking Thanksgiving Pie Orders This November And The Window Is Surprisingly Short

Seventeen days. That’s roughly how long you get to claim a Thanksgiving pie from one small Maine bakery before the order form shuts for the season. The lineup is short and sweet. Chocolate pudding, pumpkin, and apple cranberry are the three pies on the holiday list. I like how...

Maine · 4d

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9 Maine Restaurants Serving Comfort Food That Hits The Spot On Chilly November Days

Soup flights exist in Maine, and I honestly can’t stop thinking about them. One small shop lets you sample several scratch-made soups at once, like a tasting menu built for your spoon. That detail sent me hunting for more cold-weather spots that treat November like a personal challenge. The...

Maine · 1d

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12 Maine Foods and Drinks Out-of-Staters Have Never Heard Of

Ask for an Italian in Maine, and you’ll get a sandwich with boiled ham and American cheese. That surprises a lot of out-of-staters, and it’s not the only local food that does. Here are the Maine foods and drinks out-of-staters have never heard of. 1. Ployes. Ployes are...

Maine · 2d

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We Ranked 6 Of Southern Maine’s Best Steakhouses And One Stood Above The Rest

One steakhouse on this list melts blue cheese garlic butter right over the top of its steaks. I read that once and could not stop thinking about it. Butter and blue cheese, together, on beef? Somebody deserves a medal. The surprises keep coming. One spot cooks over wood fire with an Argentinian spirit. Another turns its milkshakes into giant, shareable desserts made with artisan gelato.

Maine · 1d

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This Maine Restaurant Just Unveiled 10 Ice Cream-Stuffed Pastries That Sound Almost Too Good To Be True

A sushi restaurant famous for local bluefin tuna is now handing its dessert over to ten other kitchens. Each one gets to remix a pressed, toasty bun stuffed with ice cream. That sounds like a dare, and I love it. The original version pairs vanilla ice cream with miso caramel....

Portland, ME · 3d

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The 7 Maine Restaurants Whose Dining Rooms Still Feel Frozen In The 1950s

A quarter still buys you a song at one Maine diner. The jukebox is tiny, restored, and sitting right at your booth. I love that detail so much. It means somebody decided old music should still be part of breakfast, not locked in a museum. The rest of this list...

Maine · 5d

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6 Maine Winter Farmers Markets Where Locals Stock Up On Fresh Food Before Thanksgiving

One Maine winter market sets up inside an old mill, and another one in a church center. Farmers selling carrots next to a church kitchen? I love that detail. Cold weather does not shut these markets down. Many run from November all the way to April. Some even let SNAP shoppers earn bonus Maine Harvest Bucks for local farm food.

Maine · 4d

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Aroma Joe’s goes head-to-head with Dunkin’ in Bucksport

The Bucksport location is another step in the Maine-based company’s swift regional expansion.

Bucksport, ME · 3d

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Newest Maine Market Basket Store Sets Official Opening Date

The Scarborough Store will be the 4th location in Maine

Scarborough, ME · 6d

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There’s A Tiny Maine Pizzeria Hidden Inside An Old Barn That Makes Perfect Pies

A pizza oven hand-built by a sculptor sits inside an 1850s carriage house. That alone made me stop scrolling. The building sits off the main street, so finding it feels a little like a treasure hunt. The story gets better. The baker behind it started with mobile ovens back in...

Thomaston, ME · 5d

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Maine Comfort Food Guide 2026: Cozy Up With Chowders, Pies, and Historic Recipes

Maine comfort food is shaped by snowy winters, working waterfronts, and generations of home cooks. Consequently, the local table is […]. Maine comfort food is shaped by snowy winters, working waterfronts, and generations of home cooks. Consequently, the local table is full of hearty classics like creamy seafood chowders, slow-cooked bean-hole beans, warm turkey dinners, and boiled corned beef. Furthermore, in northern Maine, French Acadian and Québécois traditions add their own unique warmth through poutine, ployes, and chicken stews. No comforting meal remains complete without dessert, such as molasses-rich Indian pudding, classic whoopie pies, and fruit pies filled with the region’s rich harvest. Therefore, exploring these cozy classics turns chilly days into comforting feasts.

Maine · 4d

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This Beloved Maine Taco Truck Just Opened A Permanent Location And The Tacos Are Worth The Hype

Unbreaded haddock tucked into two grilled corn tortillas is the fish taco getting all the attention here. It comes with a choice of five salsas, including mango and pineapple jalapeno. The tacos started on a food truck in 2023. That truck rolled between harbor towns before the crew finally grabbed...

Maine · 10d

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12 Best Maine Lobster Rolls Worth the Road Trip

Find the best Maine lobster rolls from classic coastal shacks to harbor-side favorites, with practical tips for planning a delicious Maine road trip today. A Maine lobster roll is never just a sandwich. It is lunch beside a working harbor, a reason to take the scenic route, and one of the tastiest ways to experience the coast. The best Maine lobster rolls range from generously packed classics served with butter to creative versions with bright sauces and unexpected seasonings. The right stop depends on your itinerary, your preferred style, and how willing you are to wait in a summer line.

Maine · 5d

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6 Towns in Maine That Essentially Banned Fast Food Restaurants

From outright bans to more careful restrictions, here are 6 towns in Maine that have strict rules when it comes to chain restaurants

Maine · 11d