Tastes of Maine
You won't go hungry visiting Maine. Whether you've got a hankering for a lobster dinner, a fine micro-brew, maple sugar, blueberries or all four, Maine's got you covered—and then some.
Maine Lobsters
Succulent, sweet, and much of what makes Maine famous the world over... yes, those dual-clawed, many-legged crawlers that we call lobsters. And we like them steamed, fried, battered, baked, fancied up and fra diavolo... any which way as long as they're on the plate. Hard to believe that back in colonial times, these treats washed ashore by the hundreds, only to land in the slops for some farm pig's dinner. Indeed; it's odd but true—it took us many a year of deprived existence before we learned to love them. Maine is responsible for an approximate 40 million pounds of lobster harvest annually. And we still can't get enough.
And exactly how does one go about eating this sea dwelling finery? Learn to eat like a local with help from the Maine Lobster Promotion Council.
Maple Sugaring
 Maine's maple syrup season lasts about four to six weeks in spring. Find out how it goes from sap to syrup
and get some syrupy recipes from Chef Harry Schwartz.
Maine Maple Sunday
On the fourth Sunday in March, sugarhouses open their doors to the public to show a classic Maine tradition - refining maple sugar into syrup. Throughout the state, these operations offer tastings and demonstrations to give people an appreciation of how syrup flows from tree to bottle.
Get a complete listing of Maine Maple Sugar Houses from the Department of Agriculture.
Breweries
Maine takes its beer seriously. Nearly two dozen breweries produce tasty ales of all sorts here. Revealing both a pride in their home state as well as a sense of humor, beer names range from geographic — "Penobscot Pilsner" — to the downright silly — "Old Baggywrinkle." Many breweries are open to the public for tastings and tours, so you can get out there and toast Maine. Cheers!
closeMaine Breweries by Region
Southern Coast BreweriesBerwick Brewing Company
105 Wild Rose Lane, South Berwick, ME
(207) 384-5847
Federal Jack's Brew Pub & Restaurant
Kennebunkport Brewing Company
8 Western Avenue #6, Kennebunk
(207) 967-4311
www.federaljacks.com
Whale Tail Brewing Company
Village Inn, 213 Saco Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
(207) 934-7370
Greater Portland BreweriesAllagash Brewing Co.
100 Industry Way, Portland
(207) 878-5385
www.allagash.com
Casco Bay Brewing Co.
57 Industrial Way, Portland
(207) 797-2020
www.cascobaybrewing.com
D.L. Geary Brewing Co.
38 Evergreen Drive, Portland
(207) 878-2337
www.gearybrewing.com
Gritty McDuff's, Freeport
18B Lower Main Street, Freeport
(207) 865-4321
www.grittys.com
Gritty McDuff's, Portland
396 Fore Street, Portland
(207) 772-BREW
www.grittys.com
Sebago Brewing, Gorham
29 Elm Street, Gorham
(207) 839-BEER
www.sebagobrewing.com
Sebago Brewing, Gorham
(Production brewery and corporate headquarters)
48 Sanford Drive, Gorham
(207) 856-ALES
www.sebagobrewing.com
Sebago Brewing, South Portland
150 Philbrook Avenue, Maine Mall, South Portland
(207) 879-2537
www.sebagobrewing.com
Sebago Brewing, Portland
164 Market Street, Portland
775-2337
www.sebagobrewing.com
Shipyard Brewing Co.
86 Newbury Street, Portland
(207) 761-0807; (207) 775-5567
www.shipyard.com
Downeast/Acadia BreweriesAndrew's Brewing Co.
RFD 1, Box 4975, Lincolnville
(207) 763-3305
Atlantic Brewing Co.
Lompoc Cafe & Brew Pub
34-36 Rodick Street, Bar Harbor
(207) 288-9513
www.atlanticbrewing.com
Bar Harbor Brewing Co.
Route 3, Otter Creek Road, Bar Harbor
(207) 288-4592
Belfast Bay Brewing Co.
100 Searsport Avenue, Belfast
(207) 338-2662
Maine Coast Brewing Co. and Taproom
21 Cottage Street, Bar Harbor
(207) 288-4114
Western Lakes & Mountains Breweries
Bray's Brew Pub & Eatery
Routes 302-303, Naples
(207) 693-6806
Great Falls Brewing Co. & Saloon
36 Court Street, Auburn
(207) 736-3919
Narrow Gauge Brewing Co.
Granary Brew Pub
23 Pleasant Street, West Farmington
(207) 779-0710 or 778-5363
Sunday River Brewing Co.
The Moose's Tale
1 Sunday River Road, Bethel
(207) 824-4ALE
Diners
 Diners in Maine come in all shapes and sizes and serve varied fare -- from traditional fried eggs and homefries to avocado and tomato omelettes ... and that's just breakfast. A good diner is worth the detour and, whatever you order, be sure to try the pie.
Search Maine Diners >
 One diner at a time
Colleen just can't get enough of Maine's diners. Come along on a tour of three.
[MaineToday.com 1/05/04]
Fruit Picking/Farmer's Markets
 Maine's farms and orchards bring everything from blueberries, apples, strawberries and cranberries to pumpkins. There is nothing like a pie made from blueberries fresh off the bush or the pure sweetness of a local ripe strawberry. Many farms allow visitors to share in the bounty and the experience, letting all pick their own fruits. If you're not up for some tree climbing or getting your hands in the dirt, there are plenty of roadside farm stands and weekly farmers' markets to indulge in.
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