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Food & Dining
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
It’s peak time to start slurping from Maine’s abundant oyster farms
There’s just one oyster species that’s native to Maine, but its taste can different depending on where and how it’s grown.
Dine Out Maine: At Station 118, go for the cornbread, stay for the brisket sliders
The BBQ restaurant in Thomaston has some excellent vegetarian options, too.
Hard cider is having a renaissance, and it’s taken hold in Maine
Maine has twice as many producers as it did just four years ago, while cider sales have increased 10% in the past year.
The newest names in Maine hard cider
These seven cideries have cropped up around the state in the last few years as Maine’s fermented cider scene continues to expand.
For these artists, the beer can is their canvas
The art on Maine beer labels grows more creative every year and with more than 150 breweries in the state, there is plenty to look at.
Cheese Louise plans to open in Westbrook’s Rock Row
The fast-casual grilled cheese restaurant would join existing local and national chains in 2025.
Clean up your garden for fall
But don’t be overzealous. Left standing, many garden plants offer food and shelter for birds and other wildlife.
Before hitting the 100-Mile Wilderness, Appalachian Trail hikers tell tales of hunger
Shaw’s Hiker Hostel in Monson serves a bountiful breakfast that’s legendary among hikers.
Maine’s prepared meal services deliver on convenience
Here’s the lowdown on seven of the top prepared meal companies in the state, and how they can help make your weekly meal planning a snap.