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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

A Tried-and-True Go-to We Munchies love diving into fancy culinary hot spots and uncovering unique local gems, but let’s be honest: some days, you just can’t survive without the hassle-free, tried-and-true classics. When you’ve spent two freezing hours sitting in the wind, watching a youth sports game north of Midcoast Maine, upscale tasting menus aren't on the radar—pure comfort food is. Every single time sports bring us up this way, we know exactly where we’re stopping on t

If both of us are awake, caffeinated, and hitting the road by 7:30 AM for a review, you know whatever is waiting at the end of the line is going to be something special. We’ve been dying to do this for a long time: a hands-on, working tour of an oyster farm in South Thomaston with Krista E. Tripp, owner and founder of Aphrodite Oysters. Of course, no proper Munchies morning starts without fuel. After a “quick” stop at the 'Keag Store for some breakfast sammies, we met Krista

A True Taste of Midcoast Maine The Munchies Duo cruised the coastline out to South Thomaston to hop on a boat for some oyster farming, courtesy of the one and only Aphrodite Oysters! The second we passed the 'Keag Store that everyone talks about, Bill whipped the car around—he was going to simply DIE if he didn't have a freshly made breakfast sandwich before our big day farming on the water. The menu was bangin', but we didn't realize someone had placed an order for 10,000 b

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

The Results Are In for the Shot-Off What a wild Cinco de Mayo! After a day of incredible energy and a great turnout of patrons casting their votes for the Best Cinco de Mayo Shot, we officially have a winner. This was a true nail-biter, coming down to the very last ballot—literally winning by just one single vote! Huge congratulations to Munchies’ own Billy B. for taking home the title! A massive thank you to everyone who came out, grabbed a round, and supported the contest.

THE RESULTS ARE IN! I've been up since 5am scouring the internet for every shared post and every last vote, and the Midcoast has spoken! We asked you to nominate the servers who make our dining experiences unforgettable, and WOW, did you deliver. With about 450 votes (holy cow!!) and so much love shared, we are thrilled to announce our winners! OUR GRAND CHAMPION: Darlene Dudley Ginn Must Be Nice Lobster, Belfast: Cracking the triple digits in votes, "Queen Darlene" has take

The heart of Mechanic Street—through fair winds and blizzards. For those who remember the Camden of decades ago—when the nightlife was vibrant, and the streets stayed humming long after sunset with spots like Gilbert's and the original Sea Dog—the opening of this authentic Irish pub feels less like a new business and more like a homecoming. As Camden slowly became a sleepy coastal town, 8 Bells Camden was just the caffeine shot it desperately needed. Located at 45 Mechanic S

The Munchies Take Over Rockport Harbor If you heard a sudden roar of laughter echoing across the water in mid-coast Maine recently, it was probably us. The Munchies Crew decided to descend upon the Rockport Harbor Hotel , and hey, sometimes these kids can get a case of the giggles.. Adult giggles.. Ok, maybe cackles? Anyways, this isn't just a boutique hotel with a "gorgeous" label—it’s a high-end sanctuary that somehow survived our arrival. Nestled in a town famous for Andre

A Tale of Two Bars, and One Big Family If Munchies in Maine has a spiritual home, it’s CUZZY'S Restaurant & tavern . For many years, (Since the 90s!!) this Camden institution has acted as a lighthouse for locals and travelers alike. To say they have a dedicated regular following is a massive understatement—the regulars here aren’t just customers; they are the fabric of the establishment itself. Cuzzy’s is unique because it offers two distinct vibes under one roof, serving as