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Tablescape with lobster, clams, bread and wine.

Clams • Cod • Halibut • Lobster • Strawberries • Native Corn • Wild Blueberries

Maine Wild Blueberry Cake

A classic cake by legendary food editor Marjorie Standish, this recipe showcases Maine wild blueberries in a bright, summery dessert, perfectly suited for sunny beach picnics and backyard get-togethers. Try the original, or opt for a modern variation, also available here.

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SOUNDS LIKE MAINE On this episode of the Atlas Obscura podcast, chef Jason Williams shares the humble beginnings of his hyper-local restaurant in the seaside town of Cape Elizabeth, The Well at Jordan’s Farm. LISTEN

MEET THE ICE CREAM ARTISAN

At Bresca & the Honeybee at Outlet Beach, chef Krista Kern Desjarlais elevates the ice cream shack experience with inventive flavors that showcase Maine's seasonal fruits, flavorful herbs and unexpected savory elements.

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FOR THE KITCHEN

When summer days bring sun-ripened fruits (Maine is the country’s top producer of wild blueberries, after all), this berry bowl crafted by Coastal Maine Drifts Pottery makes enjoying the season’s bounty all the sweeter.
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CHEERS TO THIS

Made from 100% Maine wild blueberries, Bluet sparkling wine is dry and bright with a tart edge and subtle earthy funk, reminiscent of a pét-nat. And at just 6–7% ABV, it’s an easygoing pour for summer.

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TASTE OF THE SAILING LIFE

On a Maine windjammer cruise, exceptional cuisine is all part of the experience. An onboard chef handcrafts fresh, family-style meals from the galley kitchen, and the journey often includes an island stop for a traditional lobster bake. SET SAIL

RAVE REVIEW

The Maine Oyster Trail. If you’re putting together a summer bucket list, this is a good place to start.
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Glidden Point Oyster Farms, Edgecomb

Freshly opened oyster along the Maine Oyster Trail

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Baker buttering croissants just before placing them in the oven

IN THE MEDIA

Portland, Maine earned the top spot on Food & Wine magazine’s list of best small U.S. cities for food and drink, thanks to its working waterfront and “tight-knit community of artisans constantly refining tiny-town charms.”

MAINE FOOD EVENTS

Rockport Donut Festival
Rockport, June 12-13

Maine Whoopie Pie Festival
Dover-Foxcroft, June 13

The Claw Down
Boothbay Harbor, June 18

South Berwick Strawberry Festival
South Berwick, June 27

The Maine Oyster Festival
Freeport, June 27–28

Maine Potato Blossom Festival
Fort Fairfield, July 11–19

Yarmouth Clam Festival
Yarmouth, July 17–19

The Kneading Conference
Skowhegan, July 22-24

Maine Lobster Festival
Rockland, July 29–Aug. 2

Bowl of fresh clams with lemon and butter

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