Cheese Plates
A plate of well-chosen cheeses is the perfect predinner nibble, or with the addition of a salad can be dinner itself. At these Maine restaurants, cheese is served with care.
Smooth Sailing at Wandby Landing
A Kennebunk newcomer delivers rustic Italian cuisine and time-honored hospitality.
Sugarloaf Dining Guide
Where to eat on and off the mountain
Keeping it Local
At Hunker Down’s Sidebar and around the state, Orono Brewing Company puts Maine beer drinkers first.
Into the Woods + Off the Grid
With chef Greg McCausland, Tea Pond Lodge and Cabins offers memorable meals at journey’s end.
Fresh Tracks
At Alice and Lulu’s, Ciana and Laura Godin bring alpine cuisine and style to Sugarloaf.
Handmade Pasta
Pasta in almost any form is comfort food of the highest order. While good-quality dried pasta is often preferred, even in Italy, for dishes such as linguine con le vongole (spaghetti with clams) and spaghetti carbonara, fresh, handmade pasta elevates even the simplest of sauces. At the following restaurants, making pasta is an art form.
A Groundbreaker in Belfast
At Perennial Cider Bar and Farm Kitchen, Khristopher Hogg raises the flag for cider culture
Life on the Other Side
At his Portland delis, Pete Sueltenfuss makes great roast beef and time for family
Still in the Game
At the Bitter End in Wells, longtime restaurateurs Kate and Pete Morency stay in play.