Munchies in Maine

A weird, hilarious, and delicious lunch! Under the spell of a dazzling fall day, we embarked on a rescue mission from Camden to Belfast, determined to liberate a friend from the grips of an auto mechanic's waiting room. Our journey north was a riot thanks to traffic delays, but we finally landed at Delvinos for some lunch and libations. For some of us, it was familiar turf, while others were first-time adventurers! We kicked things off by expertly snagging a couple of drinks

A welcoming and bustling pub! On a stunning fall Saturday, my passenger princess and I cruised over to Damariscotta for a royal feast at the well-known King Eiders Pub. With the Stones setting the tone for the day, I dialed in for a resi at this busy joint (and bravo to them for being fabulous on the phone for a pre-opening reservation!) Good old Billy Baru may be nearing the end of his journey, but he got us there safely, and we entered a lively pub filled with patrons of al

A “Cheers” style local atmosphere... Where everybody knows your name. On the way back from a youth bball game way the heck in Hampden, we stopped for a well-deserved bite in Belfast. Rollie’s is the kind of local spot that immediately makes you feel welcome. In business since 1972, the atmosphere has that perfect small-town Maine charm—sports on the TVs, locals chatting at the bar, and the kind of energy that tells you this place has been a community favorite for years. We ha

Street food, cocktails, and Bocce courts - Say no more. The Jack is your casual (certainly not a dive, but also not stuffy and over-the-top) neighborhood bar... with a few perks. Scratch-made street food, four full-size indoor bocce lanes, an outdoor patio over the creek/waterfall (closed for now), and a full bar offering craft cocktails and 15 beers on tap. My favorite part of this place is the creative menu that never disappoints. The fried rice topped with Mongolian beef i

A mix of from-scratch comfort food enhanced with a touch of the Southwest. On a very impromptu “I'm in the parking lot, what are you doing RIGHT now?” morning, we visited one of our favorite breakfast/lunch spots in Rockland, Home Kitchen Cafe. HK has been a very popular breakfast standout for years, and deservedly so. Located in a former 1940s gas station, the combination of local Maine atmosphere, fantastic food across a HUGE menu, and the friendly, hustling service makes t