Known for their award winning Back River Gin, they also offer a vareity of liquors featuring classic Maine flavors like blueberry and cranberry. As nice as it was outside we had some tasting to do, and it wasn’t long before we came upon Sweetgrass Winery & Distillery. The sunny weather made for a pleasant stroll through the Old Port section of the city and Chris regaled us with tales of the history of Portland. The espresso balsamic was sweet and complex, I loved it so much I brought a bottle to take home. We then moved on to the sweeter side of thing sampling fruit drizzled with their award winning balsamic glazes(chocolate and espresso).
#FOOD TOURS IN MAINE MAC#
The mac and cheese was a foil to sample some of their delicious finishing salts which ranged from spicy curry to savory cinnamon but the standout for me was their fiery sichuan salt. No butter or cream, this lobster mac was made with Parmesan cheese water created by sous vide which resulted in a luscious sauce with much less guilt. First up was a decadent mac and cheese featuring Maine’s finest crustacean. We met our guide Chris, a former Culinary Institute of America administrator, and quickly got down to the tasty business of eating. She has been able to fully embrace herself with the knowledge of nature, the power of exploring other locations and cultures, all while portraying her love for the world around her through her visually pleasing, culturally embracing and inspiring posts.The tour began at Vervacious, a specialty foods shop offering up hand-blended spice mixes,salts and vinegars. Kacey graduated with a degree in Communications while working for a lifestyle magazine.
Kacey is a lifestyle blogger for The Drifter Collective, an eclectic lifestyle blog that expresses various forms of style through the influence of culture and the world around us. And that may just lead you on the tastiest and most memorable foodie tour of your life - and that, of course, is what culinary-inspired travel is all about. Chances are, they’ll be happy to help you. Just ask someone where their favorite clam shack, lobster roll or blueberry pie is. If you’re in doubt as to where - or what - to eat, don’t worry.
No matter where you end up in Maine, you’ll quickly realize the locals are just as crazy about food as you are. And, if you have kids in tow, don’t worry: they can try the brewery’s alcohol-free sodas at the same time. Grab a sampler or fill a growler with your favorite flavor at the brewery’s on-site tasting room. Depending on when you go, you may be able to sample smashed blueberry, smashed pumpkin or blood orange varieties, or even a chocolate milk stout. The family-run brewery has many varieties of beers it has perfected, from year-round pours to seasonal flavors. In Portland, for example, you’ll find Shipyard Brewery, which has been around since 1994. And, since a foodie lifestyle tends to go hand-in-hand with an appreciation for good beer, you should make a stop or two to try Maine’s best brews. Portland is a hub for Maine’s tourism, so your foodie dream trip will likely reflect that. The menu also features comfort food sides like biscuits and baked beans, so no need to take your meal too seriously.
Here, you’ll find modern cocktails that pair perfectly with your shelled main course. makes the oyster-centric dining experience a bit more special than some of the cozy, down-home seafood joints that dot the state’s coast and should definitely be added to your trip to Maine. You can get a lobster roll, a plate of scallops or fresh oysters in any of the above destinations.īut Portland’s Eventide Oyster Co.
The truth is, just about any coastal town in Maine will have you set as far as seafood dinners go.
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