Tweet The nationally acclaimed food scene in Maine received yet another boost on February 26 when a dozen chefs, bakers, bars and restaurants were singled out as semifinalists for the 2020 James Beard Awards by the James Beard Foundation. … Continue reading →
Tweet Maine has become a renowned food destination. From Portland being named Bon Appetit’s Restaurant City of the Year in 2018 to the many James Beard finalists and winners, this rural state packs a powerful culinary punch. With fresh seafood … Continue reading →
Tweet The Bowdoin International Music Festival will run from June 24 to August 2 this year, offering dozens of concerts and bringing a host of performers to Maine. Each summer since 1964, the Festival has welcomed renowned artist instructors, performers, … Continue reading →
Tweet The foods and food crafts of Skowhegan and Somerset County will be on display at AgriCulture, a new festival that celebrates the region’s agricultural bounty. The event will be held Saturday, June 15, and will include a series of … Continue reading →
Tweet In the Vanguard: Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, 1950-1969 at the Portland Museum of Art (PMA) is a groundbreaking exhibit that opens this month. The exhibit will chronicle how an experimental school in rural Maine transformed art, craft, and design … Continue reading →
Tweet In a city where food is celebrated, it’s time to get excited about wine. Portland Wine Week will run from June 17-23, with wine dinners, classes and seminars, as well as tasting events. A variety of winemakers, sommeliers, negociants and … Continue reading →
Tweet Maine’s Blue Hill peninsula has inspired generations of writers and artists with its natural beauty and peaceful and reflective aura. Carrying on that literary tradition and rich heritage, the town of Blue Hill hosts Word each October to bring … Continue reading →
Tweet Every evening hors d’oeuvres are served on all the windjammers. This is a view of the beautiful spread on the Stephen Taber during the Gam. credit: John Williams Crew members find a sunny spot on deck … Continue reading →
Tweet American Cruise Lines is sailing through New England this summer with the newest small cruise ship on the Eastern Seaboard, American Constitution. The Line’s renowned 11-day Grand New England itineraries will feature complimentary authentic New England-style Lobsterbakes, visits to … Continue reading →
TweetThousands of years before the explorers from the Old World made their way to Maine, Native Americans called it home. More importantly, some still call Maine home today and are known collectively as the Wabanaki. The premier venue for experiencing … Continue reading →
TweetMaine’s rich maritime heritage can be experienced along the rugged and alluring coastline. There is no shortage of story ideas when you consider the options from lobstering to windjamming and from boatbuilding to working waterfronts. Since 1607, when Maine launched … Continue reading →
TweetWith Maine’s natural beauty providing the scenic background, it is no surprise that the state has numerous admired film festivals. Held throughout the year, in all seasons and across the state, Maine’s film festivals celebrate film genres of all sorts, … Continue reading →
TweetThe Portland Museum of Art (PMA) Biennial is “intended to highlight artists with meaningful connections to Maine and to enrich the cultural lives of the people of the state.” There are 25 artists in this year’s Biennial, and all but … Continue reading →
TweetFarm to table? It got its start in Maine more than half a century ago at Helen and Scott Nearing’s Harborside Farm. But its purest form is farm-field-to-farm-table. Across the state, you’ll find farms serving creative fare harvested just hours … Continue reading →
TweetSuddenly, oysters seem to be everywhere in Maine. It’s not just the success of Portland restaurant Eventide Oyster Co., where Chefs Andrew Taylor and Mike Wiley were awarded Best Chef: Northeast in the 2017 James Beard Awards. Or, the new Ondine Oyster & Wine Bar in … Continue reading →
TweetUnique food trucks serving delicious food have popped up throughout Maine. Here is just a sample of the trucks that grace the state: Portland’s food truck scene is as diverse as you’d expect from this foodie city. Trucks can be … Continue reading →
