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We love a good Public House! The Newcastle Public House sits in a structure that feels like the very soul of Midcoast Maine. Located in the heart of Newcastle, the building carries the weight and charm of local history, having served various purposes over the decades before becoming the community staple it is today. The "public house" concept is perfectly realized here—the gorgeous old architecture, the creaky floors, and the warm, wood-heavy interior create an atmosphere tha

Ok, I know we’ve already raved about Buttermilk Kitchen at Marriners, but you need to RUN to downtown Camden and get this southern staple. I’m in love. It’s not just your average chicken and grits. It’s perfectly cooked chicken breast, fully covered in their amazing, hot maple sauce, 🤤sitting on a bed of pimento grits, topped off with two eggs cooked however you please. We walked into huge smiles from managers and servers, and the Chef brought out the plates himself with pri

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

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

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