Maine Food Scene

Maine Food Scene Stories about food and drink, plus restaurant reviews and more from Maine's largest news-gathering team.

Stories about food, drink, and farming, plus recipes, restaurant reviews and more from Maine's largest news-gathering team.

A Topsham woman is reconnecting with her dad, 1 whoopie pie at a time
06/17/2026

A Topsham woman is reconnecting with her dad, 1 whoopie pie at a time

Jane Manchester has been cooking her late mother's recipes for her elderly father as a way to share memories.

Driving up the southern Maine coast? Here are 5 coffee shops to try along the way
06/17/2026

Driving up the southern Maine coast? Here are 5 coffee shops to try along the way

Visit these spots in southern York County to add a bit of Maine charm — and caffeinate — during your next trip along Route 1.

Taj launching South Portland brunch cafe Sunday
06/16/2026

Taj launching South Portland brunch cafe Sunday

Cobblestone Coffee & Co. will feature Indian-inspired breakfast and brunch dishes and coffee drinks.

Portland Bread Crawl returns for second year
06/16/2026

Portland Bread Crawl returns for second year

The event guides participants through the city's impressive baking scene.

This Maine barbecue contest winner with a near-perfect score is 15 years old
06/16/2026

This Maine barbecue contest winner with a near-perfect score is 15 years old

Laura Whiteside won a regional barbecue competition in Lyman on June 6.

For children, the pages of  books hold menus of tasty comforts
06/16/2026

For children, the pages of books hold menus of tasty comforts

We asked a few experts why so many children's books feature food.

Groundcover is essential to any garden
06/16/2026

Groundcover is essential to any garden

Gardens need visual interest, but be careful what you choose.

Maine restauranteur Dana Street wins James Beard Award
06/16/2026

Maine restauranteur Dana Street wins James Beard Award

The founder of Fore Street, Scales, Standard Baking Co., and Street and Co., all in Portland, took home the Outstanding Restauranteur award. Thomas Takashi Cooke of Izakaya Minato was also up for an award.

Acclaimed Maine pastry chef opening bakery-cafe in Cumberland
06/15/2026

Acclaimed Maine pastry chef opening bakery-cafe in Cumberland

Mère is on track to launch in late summer or early fall.

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