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Keeping Maine’s Heart Beats Strong: If you’ve been following along with us here at Munchies in Maine, you know that our passion goes far beyond grabbing a great bite or discovering the next best cocktail. For us, dining out is about the experience, the energy, and—above all—the incredible people behind the scenes. From the line cooks and rockstar servers to the independent innkeepers and neighborhood taproom owners, hospitality workers are the backbone of Maine's local cultur

The Legend of Captain Hanson Crockett Gregory: In 1847, 16-year-old Hanson Crockett Gregory—born in the Clam Cove area of Rockport (then part of Camden)—was working as a ship’s cook aboard a lime-trading schooner. Frustrated that the fried dough cakes never cooked evenly in the center, leaving a soggy, raw middle, Gregory grabbed a round tin pepper box from the ship's galley and punched out the center of the raw dough before dropping it into hot fat. The hot oil flowed throug

Dog and Locals Approved If you’ve ever found yourself in Boothbay Harbor wondering where the line between "warm local watering hole" and "dog-friendly haven" blurs into pure coastal perfection, look no further than Brady's Restaurant at 25 Union Street. It’s the community hub you never knew you needed! First things first: let's address the true executive management here. While human hands might pour the craft beers and hand-bread the fried green beans, Maye holds the real pow

Fun, Funny, and Full of Maine Flair If we’re going to trek all the way down to Boothbay for a field hockey game, we’re sure as hell going to take advantage of the local food scene, and we found out- Footbridge Brewery is an absolute must-stop. The History & Vibe Situated right off Granary Way near Boothbay Harbor's historic footbridge, Footbridge Brewery was founded by co-owners Dan Pangburn and Nick Ullo. They built the business around a passion for hand-crafted, small-batch

Bill and Rachel hit the mid-coast beach scene So we’re approaching the upcoming three-day weekend, and you know what, I kinda wanted to meet my girl for drinks halfway home from Bath, so we met at the Narrows Tavern in Waldoboro. We settled into the local vibe and ordered some drinks, knowing that we were starting our gorgeous, maybe WAY too hot, afternoon off together. Vicky, at The Narrows Tavern, was a well-established local, taking good care of the regulars and us alike.

Chocolate cake that will change your life One of the Munchies Duo thought they were headed for a nice, quiet dinner, only to walk through the door and get absolutely ambushed by a room full of our favorite people. It turns out Munchies Super Fan, Ed Cotter, had been moonlighting as a secret party operative. He’s the one who stumbled upon this bakery in Warren, and honestly, after one bite of that cake, our sweet-treat lives will never be the same. If you are looking for a lo