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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

Where the mountains meet the sea, and the food steals the show! We've been dragging our feet on this one, solely because this is our fav outdoor hang spot, and we don't want anyone stealing our bar stools! Known locally as both Blue Barren and Barren's Distillery + Restaurant, this dockside gem on the "quiet side" of Camden Harbor brings a highly intentional, deeply rooted approach to Maine craft spirits and seaside dining. Offering an incredible backdrop of classic rigging a

What a night! Our first-ever Munchies VIP Night on the Town was a beautiful whirlwind of chaos, cocktails, and coastlines. If you weren’t there, here is exactly what went down during our inaugural Munchies-mobile excursion. The Crew We packed the stretch SUV limo to the gills with a high-energy squad- And man, did we look good! Who says we can’t dress to the nines and saunter around midcoast Maine... Nobody! Ali & Bill: Our Munchies Co-Founders. The Talent: One videographer t

Homeport Inn and Tavern is a masterclass in how to honor the past while serving up a world-class present. What truly sets the Homeport apart is the palpable soul of the place. You can tell when a space is merely "managed" versus when it is deeply loved. Owners Arnaud and Allison Lessard, along with Chef Kip Dixon, have breathed incredible life into this historic property. If you want the full experience, you have to sit at the bar with Arnaud. His passion for the building’s

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

Midcoast Insomniacs Rejoice: Breakfast at Café Grazie As "munchies"—and arguably some of the worst sleepers in Midcoast Maine—being wide awake in the pre-dawn hours eventually leads to one thing: a serious craving for breakfast. Fortunately, Rockland’s newest gem, Café Grazie, is making the early bird life a lot more delicious. The Backstory Café Grazie is the brick-and-mortar evolution of Double Grazie, a beloved bakery project that started in 2021. After building a loyal fo

Bill Does Bath (and beyond): Old Friends, New Trucks, and Maine Spirit When you haven’t seen some of your best friends of 30 years for a few months, you don’t just send a text—you fix the situation with a road trip. On a recent Thursday night, I hopped in my new pickup (huge shoutout to Chuck Christie for the new Munchies Mobile!) to play chauffeur and head north to collect my "passenger princess" in Bath before meeting up with life-long friends Sean and Sarah Cronin in Free

A Winter Oasis at Pepper’s Landing We trekked it and hour and 30 minutes to Old Town on a bitterly cold January day for a basketball tournament. As we were looking for a place to thaw out before the tourney, we stubbled upon Pepper’s Landing. SO. GLAD. WE. DID. The Atmosphere & Decor The first thing you notice is how much thought and love went into the "bones" of this place. The decor is clean, nautical, and hyper-specialized. It’s not just generic sea-shack kitsch; every det

A Coastal Gem with Southern Soul and Harbor Views One of the highlights of Munchies, in our opinion, is our ability to introduce you to unique places, dishes, or experiences that inspire you to explore for yourself. We believe we’ve discovered a spot that deserves your attention: Buttermilk Kitchen at Marriners . Located at 35 Main Street, this establishment perfectly blends a warm, traditional Maine greeting with a contemporary, upscale Southern breakfast experience. They pr

Bringing a taste of Boston’s North Shore to Maine Attending college in Beverly, MA, I lived on roast beef sandwiches for many years. Bill & Bob's Famous Roast Beef , Jimbos Famous Roast Beef Reading, MA , Kelly's Roast Beef - Pretty much (Enter any name here )’s Famous Roast Beef, and I’m there. After returning to Maine, I so missed those BBQ-drenched beefs on a fresh onion roll. Enter Roasty's . We were lucky enough to have Roasty’s run a pop-up shop right in downtown Rockl