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Friends gathered around a wooden table sharing a meal together.

Dry Beans • Lobster • Mussels • Scallops • Sea Urchins • Potatoes

Close up image of baked scallops on a white dish

MAKE IT AT HOME

Buttery and sweet with a savory cracker topping, this fresh scallop dish is easy enough for a weekday meal and special enough for entertaining. Make it yourself with this recipe by Togue Brawn, owner of local seafood purveyor Downeast Dayboat.

MAKE IT

SOUNDS LIKE MAINE What’s the secret ingredient to Maine’s many successful food brands? This episode of Maine Calling chats with local entrepreneurs to find out. LISTEN NOW

MEET THE CHEESEMAKERS

With traditional favorites like chevre and cheddar and creative variations such as Cranberry Foxtrot and Lemon Fennel Ricotta, Maine’s award-winning cheesemakers — including Amy Rowbottom (pictured) of Crooked Face Creamery in Skowhegan — surprise and delight.

EXPLORE

FOR THE TABLE

From woven textiles to hand-dipped candles, curate a festive tablescape for holiday gatherings. Four local shop owners share their expert tips and favorite product picks for setting the perfect winter table. SHOP HERE

Four different table settings decorated for the holidays

FIELD TRIP

Savor a grain-to-glass experience at Wiggly Bridge Distillery in York, where behind-the-scenes distillery tours, hands-on cocktail classes and bourbon batch-blending experiences will raise your spirits.

EXPERIENCE IT

RAVE REVIEW

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Portland, Maine

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Slice of cake with ice cream and decorative flowers on top

RECENT ACCOLADES

The Alna Store
“An ambitious restaurant serves a thoroughly of-the-moment, local menu that’s full of sophisticated touches without being at all pretentious. - The New York Times, America’s Best Restaurants 2024

FRESH PICKS

Winter Farmers Markets
All year long, local food producers showcase the freshest goods of the season. This winter, stock up on organic produce, fresh seafood, handmade breads, artisanal cheeses and Maine-made maple products at these farmers markets.

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