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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

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

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

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