Articles

Fresh Growth

Banded Brewing builds a beer around foraged spruce tips–and gathers a community around local, experimental flavors.

Sea Art, Port Clyde

Lobster boats ply the harbor and cedar-shingled houses ring coves lined with storm-washed boulders and tumbled seaweed. For a couple of days in the fishing village of Port Clyde, we walk (and float) right into the scenery of sea paintings.

Tenants Harbor Fisherman’s Cooperative

Founded in the spring of 2016 and operating off of a small, family-owned wharf, the Tenants Harbor Fisherman’s Cooperative, in partnership with Luke’s Lobster, works to bring sustainably sourced lobsters to Luke’s customers in Maine and around the world. Sternman

Washington Avenue | The Food and Drink Capital of Maine

Portland is in the national spotlight for its assortment of restaurants, breweries, and other culinary offerings, but the greatest concentration of creativity and talent is located on a third of-a-mile strip near a highway ramp. Inner Washington Avenue is home

Bloody Marys

The highlight of any brunch is a Bloody Mary. Whether you’re in the mood for spicy, tangy, savory, or sweet, these restaurants are putting their own twist on the traditional brunch cocktail.

Flour Power

From farm field to milestone to hot oven, we follow the wheat, rye, and oats to Maine Grans in Skowhegan–and sample some of the locally grown, organic grains that are changing the tastes and texture of Maine’s flour and bread.

Stirring the Pot

A conversation between chefs Melissa Kelly and Jay Villani on food, farming, and 20 years in the restaurant industry in Maine

Seed Money

Local food advocated and investor Eleanor Kinney ventures into the restaurant business