Restaurants and breweries across the state have introduced fish shacks, igloos, and heated patios for cold-weather dining.
Posted on November 19, 2012 By Mara Higgins Elegant, high-quality women’s clothing and accessories at Carla’s on Fore Street. Mad Men, The Artist, and the new Great Gatsby. Film-inspired fashion continues to bring bygone eras into today’s styles. I couldn’t help by
With an abundance of restaurants, antique shops, specialty stores, and beaches, it’s no wonder tourists flock to Southern, coastal Maine in the summer. But when the leaves fall, the temperatures drop, and the visitors leave, it feels like a small
Posted on November 13, 2012 By Mara Higgins The best thing about stylish Mainers is their ability to stay fashionable while braving the elements. There’s nothing better than spotting a gal bundled up from head to toe while still managing
You would be hard-pressed to find a more effective means to lure me into a restaurant than a billowing slow-smoker at the entranceway. There is no way around it: I am going to have to come in and investigate what
“I’m big on salad preparation,” explains 45 North’s executive chef Gary Hubert. “In so many restaurants, it’s a leave-behind dish thrown together in an obligatory fashion. I want every single dressing that I create to be interesting, with layers of
Posted on November 6, 2012 By Mara Higgins It seems only fitting to launch the Maine magazine Shop Blog with a shop that so perfectly exemplifies Maine style. Bliss is effortless fashion at its best. It’s refreshingly low-key and on-trend
Growing up in Brunswick was fun—I fondly remember playing in the woods, sledding, and riding my bike with friends. We’d eat ice cream at Cote’s, hot dogs from Danny’s on the mall, and candy from the Tontine Mall chocolate shop.
There is something rather calming about the flicker of candlelight against a wall lined with old wine casks. The last remnants of daylight illuminate the rest of the dining room as I slide into position at the bar. Outside, the
It’s a dreary, Wednesday night, but as soon as I enter the yellow house on Main Street, the chill is gone and warmth envelops me. Although it’s only been open a few weeks, Gather already feels cozy, lived-in, and familiar.
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