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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

The non-negotiable, must-stop on your way into town. Having close friends (what’s up, Morongs!) who own a sweet house right in the heart of downtown Greenville, steps from Moosehead Lake, is basically winning the Upta Camp lottery. Joining them on their Moosehead adventures is already peak Maine living, but the fact that they also love nothing more than hitting every bar and restaurant in town to laugh until their stomach muscles ache? Well, it’s no wonder we’ve been friends

Fun, Funny, and Full of Maine Flair If we’re going to trek all the way down to Boothbay for a field hockey game, we’re sure as hell going to take advantage of the local food scene, and we found out- Footbridge Brewery is an absolute must-stop. The History & Vibe Situated right off Granary Way near Boothbay Harbor's historic footbridge, Footbridge Brewery was founded by co-owners Dan Pangburn and Nick Ullo. They built the business around a passion for hand-crafted, small-batch

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

Rockin’ Atmosphere and the Best Brews There is truly nothing quite like sitting through four quarters of middle school football in a relentless Maine downpour. By the final whistle of that hard-fought game, the boys were exhausted, our boots were soaked, and I was shivering so hard I was pretty sure I was vibrating on a different frequency. Naturally, the only reasonable recovery plan was to pile the entire soggy squad into the cars and head straight to Orono Brewing Company

An Oopsie That Turned Into an Oh Yeah! It all started with a Facebook Marketplace fail that turned into a total find! I found a desk on Facebook Marketplace, and we hopped in the truck, only to learn that we were going to the wrong town and the actual destination was over an hour away. Whitefield and Winthrop are 2 different towns- sorry, Honey! So we rerouted and got on the road to Winthrop to score that desk. On the way, we passed this cool little place called The White Duc

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