Sleek, modern cafe in a converted gas station serving house-roasted coffees, pastries & sandwiches.
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Intimate eatery serving familiar Thai fare such as curry, stir-fries & mains with housemade noodles.
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Upscale eatery with a variety of intimate spaces draws acclaim for its ambitious Italian dishes.
Read MoreEventide Oyster Co.
Tiny, busy seafood joint with a raw bar, lobster rolls & creative New England fare, plus cocktails.
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Vintage counter-serve in an old dining car serving old-fashioned comfort fare for breakfast & lunch.
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Upscale wine bar specializing in natural wines with New American tapas and an on-site wine shop.
Read MoreMcLoons Lobster
"WHAT: The quintessential Maine lobster shack with a postcard setting and a roll to beat all.
WHY: Lobster rolls are the gravitational center of Maine dining, usually priced in the teens and produced at high volume, which is why so many shacks pre-mix large batches of meat with enough mayo to lube a pot puller. The result: spongy, indistinct meat. But not at McLoons, where mayo is slathered on the bun, not the meat, and hot butter is an at-the-ready alternative. Better yet, order a half-and-half roll and decide which one you like best." [Eater]
Lobster Restaurant / Restaurant
Website: McLoons Lobster
Address: 315 Island Rd, South Thomaston, ME 04858
Maine Diner
Maine-style comfort food such as lobster pie & chowder, plus diner eats in a warm, no-frills space.
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Asian-fusion restaurant for unexpected fare like short ribs & foie gras offered in serene environs.
Read MoreThe Lost Kitchen
"WHAT: A fairy tale of a destination restaurant, occupying part of a hydro-powered millhouse (circa 1834) in a midcoast town whose population totals 719. Here’s the plot twist: Dinner at the Lost Kitchen ranks as one of the country’s most unattainable reservations. Chef-owner Erin French begins accepting annual bookings on April 1 for reservations between May and New Year’s Eve, and they fill within hours.
WHY: Those who do score a golden ticket are in for the kind of evening that addresses all the senses. Listen to a small dam burbling just outside, note the shift in aromas while watching French and her staff cook eight courses in the day’s dying light and savor her unfussy knack for layering flavors. Oysters perfumed with basil and violet might kick off a meal; lamb loin revved with pickled rhubarb and feta epitomizes springtime. The food is remarkable, but the calming pace and collective cheer completes the spell." [Eater]
Restaurant
Website: The Lost Kitchen
Address: 22 Mill St, Freedom, ME 04941
Acadia National Park
47,000-acre park covering woodland, granite peaks & rocky shores, offering camping, hiking & more.
Read MoreAppalachian National Scenic Trail
Northbound hikers embarking on the epic 2,180-mile journey from Georgia to Maine start here.
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