Maine is not just a place to live—it is a place to make a life. Today we speak with four people who are creating successful businesses that feature the tastes of Maine. Our first guest is chef and restauranteur Harding Lee Smith, owner of The Rooms in Portland, who is expanding his presences to one of Maine’s favorite ski mountains this year. Our other guests–Chris Avantaggio, John Turner and Nate O’Leary—are co-founders of Cratefull of Maine, a company that is sending the taste of Maine around the world.
Guests
Harding Lee Smith
Harding Lee Smith is a chef and restauranteur, he owns The Rooms in Portland, which includes the Grill Room, Corner Room, and Front Room as well as Boone’s Fish House and Oyster Room.
Chris Avantaggio
Chris Avantaggio is an advertising Art Director/Associate Creative Director, and the founder and Creative Director of the Maine lifestyle brand LiveME.
John Turner
John Turner is the founder of Traps Eyewear. He repurposes oak lobster traps to make sunglasses, cufflinks, tie bars and authentic accessories with a nod to the past.
Nathan O’Leary
Nathan O’Leary is the Founder of Mainely SEO, a digital marketing firm specializing in SEO, social media and e-commerce website design for small businesses.