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Best Pizza in Ogunquit
Originally settled in 1641 as a village of Wells, Ogunquit means “beautiful place by the sea” in Abenaki—and rightly so. Ogunquit Beach is consistently rated as one of the top 25 beaches in the country by Tripadvisor—but it isn’t only the waterfront that makes this seaside haven attractive to so many. Ogunquit’s enviable combination of [...]
Best Pizza in Biddeford, Maine
If you haven’t been to Biddeford lately, then you may not be up to speed on how quickly this former textile mill town is becoming a highly-desirable landing spot, especially for Millennials. One of the youngest cities in Maine (median age of 35 in 2019), Biddeford has recreated and redefined itself in very short order, [...]
Best Breakfast in Bar Harbor
Much like many coastal Maine destinations, a large portion of Bar Harbor’s dining and retail roster have seasonal schedules; many remain closed for the entire winter. But for hardy locals and the die-hard visitors that enjoy a bracing snowshoe trek in Acadia National Park, for example, there are still a fair few spots that stay [...]
Best Pizza in Bar Harbor
While Bar Harbor does have year-round residents (approximately 3,000), the summertime population soars due to cruise ship tourists and visitors to nearby Acadia National Park…which means many of the town’s restaurants and eateries are seasonal, as well. But the fact is, no matter what time of year it is, folks gotta have their pizza—and you’ll [...]
Best Restaurants in Brunswick
Named one of Smithsonian Magazine’s 20 Best Small Towns, Brunswick has many faces: College town, coastal community, cultural hub—and culinary melting pot. Flavors and fare from all around the world seem to have settled here—and I’m not just talking one or two ethnic options. Indian, Thai, Irish, Chinese, Mexican, Greek, Italian, German, Japanese, Vietnamese…oh, yeah—and [...]
Best Restaurants in Bar Harbor
Described by many as the gateway to Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor is one of three other towns on Mount Desert Island and is the most popular lodging and dining choice for folks visiting the park. Primarily a seasonal community, the majority of Bar Harbor’s restaurants close for at least a portion of the winter—but [...]
