Category Archives: Maine Travel

Peaceful Pemaquid

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Epicurious Travelers

More warm stories for icy weather … these originally appeared in the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram in June, July and August of 2014. While exploring midcoast Maine’s historic Pemaquid peninsula, just a few miles from Damariscotta, I stumble on … Continue reading →

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Urban Homesteading: Portland, Maine

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Epicurious Travelers

Here are a few sunny summer stories to warm you as the snow flies, originally printed in the Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram in June, July & August 2014. Neighborhood friends came to a party with a small … Continue reading →

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Symphonic Dining

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Epicurious Travelers

Natalie’s at Camden Harbour Inn was honored Saturday with Diners’ Choice Top 100 Best Restaurants in America Award. The OpenTable Top 100 Award is based on five million reviews of 19,000 restaurants, nationwide – wow. The celebratory luncheon created by … Continue reading →

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Top of the Crop: Harvest on the Harbor

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Epicurious Travelers

Chef vs. Chef: Natalie’s Top Chefs Compete for Maine Lobster Chef of the Year Oh boy. Two “top chefs” from the same awesome kitchen, Natalie’s at Camden Harbour Inn, will compete for Maine Lobster Chef of the Year at Harvest … Continue reading →

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Flavors of Maine: Farm to Table

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Epicurious Travelers

© Exploring Maine: Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram 2013   In an episode of “Portlandia,” a diner asks, “Is the chicken local?” The server assures him that “Colin” was raised on “a woodland diet of sheep’s milk, soy and … Continue reading →

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Retro Roaming: The Green Side of the Road

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Epicurious Travelers

© Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram If you’re interested in a nostalgia-fueled vacation, Maine is the place to be. If, like me, you like a little green with your getaway, rediscover classic comfort at these old-time, recycled retreats. … Continue reading →

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Savoring Maine’s “Top of the Crop”

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Epicurious Travelers

Ah, Portland. Our own little sustainable, all-season banquet. Although I detest the word “foodie,” Portland has developed an international reputation for outstanding farmed, fished and foraged fare. From foie gras gorge and tartare tours to Joe Ricchio’s legendary Deathmatch, Portland’s … Continue reading →

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