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Maine's state dessert is the blueberry pie, but its state treat is the whoopie pie. I'll leave it to the great minds in Augusta to differentiate between a dessert and a treat. In the meantime, I'll just enjoy them both. I've lived in five states and have traveled to many more. And, even though … [Read more...] about The Maine Whoopie Pie

Food trucks have become a staple of the Southern Maine dining scene. In fact, we mentioned some of the best in our lobster roll round ups article. Food truck parks in Southern Maine In this piece we are focusing on food truck parks, where you can find multiple trucks in a cluster, allowing … [Read more...] about Food Trucks in Southern Maine

While Old Port offers some of the best lobster rolls in Portland, Maine, there are plenty of great rolls in other parts of the city and the surrounding communities. We moved beyond the Portland waterfront and checked out street carts, bona fide lobster shacks as well as sit down … [Read more...] about Best Maine Lobster Shacks Near Portland

Before we get into the nitty gritty of the best lobster roll in Portland Maine, there's something you need to know. There are two key types of roll -- The Maine and the Connecticut -- each with its own storied history. How do you tell them apart? Maine rolls are served with mayonnaise; … [Read more...] about The Best Lobster Rolls in Portland’s Old Port

Firehouse Subs' “name your free food deal” is back. No, it's not like a Priceline thing, where you name your own price. Instead, Firehouse Subs identifies three names each day and offers folks with that first name free food. And, if your name is on the daily roll call, you're in for a red-hot … [Read more...] about Name your free food at Firehouse Subs