The Brunswick Hotel: What it’s like to stay & eat at this renewed inn
The Brunswick Hotel reopened in May, 2025, after a multi-million-dollar refurbishment. I visited this boutique property in downtown Brunswick, Maine, just after it had...
Maine’s Best Lobster Shacks: Maine Travel Maven shares her favorites
Maine's best lobster shacks, according to the Maine Travel Maven, who shares her favorite Maine lobster shacks, from Kittery to Eastport.
Maine’s best ice cream: Here’s where to find fresh, Maine-made ice cream statewide
Summer means ice cream, and if you're looking for Maine's best ice cream, gelato, or custard, I've done the research for you. Here's the scoop on where to find Maine's best homemade ice cream, from Kittery to The County.
Maine’s best food festivals & events
Hungry for a taste of the real Maine? Feast upon this tasting portion of some of Maine's best food festivals and events. (Updated July...
Make rez now for Maine Restaurant Week 2025
Hungry? Maine Restaurant Week 2021 is on. This year's culinary event, March 1-12, lets you choose restaurants not only by location and meal, but also by delivery style--inside, outdoors, or curbside.
Camden Harbour Inn’s new Candy Lounge is sweet
Staying at the Camden Harbour Inn became even sweeter with the unveiling of the Candy Lounge. The new Candy Lounge serves candy-themed cocktails and...
What to see and do in Quebec City
Wondering what to see and do in Quebec City? I can help. Since I live in Maine, I consider Quebec City as my extended...
Hartstone Inn review: Checking In & Dining Out
Camden's Hartstone Inn pairs a lovely inn with an excellent restaurant in a convenient, walk-to-everything downtown location. Former owners Chef Michael Salmon and his...
Maine summer 2023: new or changed
Wondering what's new or changed for Maine summer 2023. I can help with that. One thing that's constant is change. Properties change hands, restaurants...
Checking In: One Sixty Five shines in downtown Brunswick
One Sixty Five, a boutique inn on Park Row in downtown Brunswick, Maine, rose from the ashes of the former Brunswick Inn. Of course,...
Maine’s Vinalhaven Island: day trip or overnight
Vinalhaven island makes a wonderful day trip. It's also great way to escape a heat wave. Not only is the ferry ride a nice...
These Maine farms serve farm-fresh meals and more
Farm-to-table is so yesterday; in Maine, you can enjoy farm-fresh meals right on the farm. These farm-based Maine restaurants, cafés, and pizza ovens serve...
Craving fried fish? These Maine seafood shacks do it right
Maine is renowned for its lobster shacks, but its fried seafood shacks are equally tasty finds. At these 10 coastal Maine seafood shacks—a mix...
These award-winning lobster wonton nachos are irresistible
Here's where to find irresistible, award-winning lobster wonton nachos, and if you can't get to this newly renovated oceanfront inn and restaurant in East Boothbay, Maine, the recipe to make them at home.
Love Maine diners? Classic Diners of Maine shares their stories
If you love Maine diners, you'll love Classic Diners of Maine by Sarah Walker Caron. This book, published by American Palate,not only shares the...
