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Wood-Fired lovin’ in the Heart of Rockland   13 Oak   has been at the top of our "must-visit" list for months, fueled by whispers of incredible wood-fired cooking and a vibe that’s taking Rockland by storm. After a quick text to the owner of 13 Oak from regular, Tim Savard , while grabbing drinks, I mean, making business plans at Myrt, we got the green light: "You’re in at 7:00 PM." We gathered the crew—Ali (running late from a kid-Snow Bowl pick up because the kid can't ever

Not just a sandwich shop with a view It was a freezing, rainy, winter Maine day when the Duo got to our go-to morning biz meeting spot in Rockland, Home Kitchen Cafe , and it was closed. Gasp! Silly ol’ us forgot it was Tuesday and HKC staff needed a well-deserved break. But where could we get our business-meeting-cocktail before noon!? Off to Camden we went. If you’re visiting the midcoast, Camden Deli  is more than just a place to grab a sandwich—it’s a historical landmark

Why is the Maine version so different? The "Maine Italian" was invented by Giovanni Amato  in Portland in 1902. He was a baker selling fresh rolls to dockworkers; they asked him to slice the bread and put something in it. Because it was invented by an Italian immigrant, it was called an "Italian sandwich," even though the ingredients (ham, American cheese, pickles) aren't traditionally Italian Key Differences 1. The Bread The classic Italian uses bread with heirloom crunch —t

A Taste of Italy in the Heart of Rockland: We were very excited to head back to Rustica for some serious munchies, and we assembled an "all-star team" of friends to join us. After all, what better way to spend an evening than sharing what we believe is the best Italian spot we’ve found? After a short but productive group meeting on the frozen sidewalks of Rockland, we were ushered inside and seated at the best table in the house—right in the front windows. Perfect. The Heart