Shawmut
Shawmut, ME · Food & Drink
barharborstory.com
Created by Brandon William Monroe, Eat MDI brings local restaurants, shops, and services together in one free online guide.
The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by First National Bank. MOUNT DESERT ISLAND—Every winter locals and visitors search for what restaurants are open and when. Back around the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, First Express owner Jennifer Cough began collating who was open and when, focusing on restaurants open after November 1, and soliciting answers from restaurant owners and managers and updating her PDF list weekly or biweekly.
foxbangor.com
Penobscot to vote on whether it adds pub to partially dry culture
PENOBSCOT -- The Northern Bay Market in Penobscot is a go-to spot for locals and drivers in need of a quick pick me up. It was purchased by longtime local Jamie MacNair in 2017. "I bought it with my then husband. Then in 2019, we got our liquor license, so...
Down East
A Trip to a Former Maine Textile Factory for a Superlative German Meal?
My fiancée, Kerin, and I arrived at The Biergarten on a recent evening with a pair of finicky dining companions. Her daughter and her daughter’s friend had joined us on our drive to the German-themed restaurant in Skowhegan. When we pulled into the parking lot, skepticism emanated from the teenagers (who weren’t keen on a sausage-heavy culinary adventure) in the back seat, but we were undeterred. The menu included a giant soft pretzel, the pillowy pasta known as spaetzle, and a couple of breaded-cutlet schnitzels. What’s not to like?
everafterinthewoods.com
This 1950s-Themed Maine Diner Started As A Bakery And Now Draws Serious Crowds
A 125-year-old chocolate cake recipe from a church cookbook helped launch this place. That’s the kind of origin story I can’t stop thinking about. It all began with old family recipes during the pandemic. Those recipes turned into a bakery, then a second bakery, then vending kiosks that never close.
everafterinthewoods.com
This Maine Pizzeria Is So Good People Drive Hours Just To Grab A Slice
A pizza road trip can sound excessive right up until the first slice hits the table. In Maine, one small Route 302 shop has built a following around crisp crusts, bold char, and styles rarely found together under one roof. New Haven-style pies bring the thin base and smoky edges,...
wabi.tv
Yucktober: Todd, Alyssa, & Joy try spruce gum
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The WABI morning crew has stumbled upon a few interesting food combinations for this year’s Yucktober edition. Their latest adventure, spruce gum, came from a viewer. Joy, Todd, and Alyssa had no knowledge of this treat, and so, they called on former colleague Wayne Harvey...
wabi.tv
Bangor Beautiful plants native trees, removes invasive species at farmers market
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The Bangor Farmer’s Market is a favorite spot for many during the fall. One organization is helping to plant trees to make the spot a little more beautiful. Sixteen tree saplings were planted Thursday morning by the Bangor Beautiful nonprofit. Native plants like pitched pine...