{"id":63575,"date":"2022-08-01T20:52:05","date_gmt":"2022-08-02T00:52:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.themainemag.com\/?p=63575"},"modified":"2022-12-07T14:13:33","modified_gmt":"2022-12-07T19:13:33","slug":"the-inaugural-maine-food-drink-readers-choice-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themainemag.com\/the-inaugural-maine-food-drink-readers-choice-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"The Inaugural Maine Food + Drink Reader\u2019s Choice Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Inaugural Maine Food + Drink Reader\u2019s Choice Awards<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A special section celebrating the restaurants, shops, and chefs who keep us fired up, blissed out, and full.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presented in Partnership with Eaton Peabody<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Issue: August 2022<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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For our inaugural Reader\u2019s Choice Maine Food + Drink Awards, we asked our readers to nominate their favorites in 57 categories, from breweries to food trucks to raw bars. After tens of thousands of nominations sent in by nearly 7,000 readers, we tallied the top five in each category and asked for final votes. Let\u2019s see who our readers considered to be the cream of the crop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NEW RESTAURANT<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

WINNER
Wolfpeach<\/a>
A stylish, year-round restaurant with creative takes on seafood dishes and a regionally focused beverage program.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n
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What is your most unusual ingredient? <\/strong>
Garum! We make a range of garums (fermented fish sauce) in the traditional Roman style, which range from a fully vegetarian mushroom garum fermented with koji, to a mussel (from Pemaquid Mussel Farms) garum fermented with eel scraps from American Unagi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

50 Elm St., Camden | 207.230.8315
wolfpeachmaine.com <\/a>
@wolfpeachmaine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Burnt Ends Barbecue<\/strong>
736 Sabattus St., Lewiston | 207.241.0033
burntendslewiston.com<\/a>
@burnt_ends_barbeque<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regards<\/strong>
547 Congress St., Portland | 207.747.5940
regardsmaine.com<\/a>
@regards.maine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hey Sailor<\/strong>
25 East Main St., Searsport | 207.306.9132
heysailorhey.com<\/a>
@heysailorhey<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rio\u2019s Spiked Cafe<\/strong>
357 West Main St., Searsport | 207.548.4016
riosspikedcafe.com<\/a>
@riosspikedcafe<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chef<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Winner
Melissa Kelly | Primo<\/a>
Primo is located in a farmhouse on a few acres of land where chef and owner Melissa Kelly grows vegetables and flowers, raises animals, harvests honey, and perpetuates the farm-to-table cycle.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n
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What is your most ordered item?<\/strong>
Pan-roasted halibut with crisp spaetzle, local asparagus, lobster, sweet cicely and a Meyer lemon beurre blanc, and Miner\u2019s lettuce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 Main St., Rockland | 207.596.0770
primorestaurant.com<\/a>
@primorestaurant<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bobby Will | Salt and Steel<\/strong>
321 Main St., Bar Harbor | 207.288.0447
saltandsteelbh.com<\/a>
@saltandsteelbh<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Daron Goldstein | Provender Kitchen and Bar<\/strong>
112 Main St., Ellsworth | 207.610.1480
eatprovender.com<\/a>
@provenderkitchen<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Charlie Zorich | The Hichborn<\/strong>
10 Church St., Stockton Springs | 207.306.9069
thehichborn.com<\/a>
@thehichborn<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ryan Lamon | Peter Trout\u2019s Tavern and Inn<\/strong>
48 Shore Road, Southwest Harbor | 207.244.8619
petertrouts.com<\/a>
@petertrouts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BARTENDER<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

WINNER
Brittany Parlin | State Lunch<\/a>
The backbone of this award winning, globally inspired gastropub is its cocktail and whiskey menu. Bartender Brittany Parlin finds herself mostly serving up the margarita of the moment, the flavors of which rotate daily.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n
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What is the most unusual item on your menu? <\/strong>
The \u201cVeruca Salt\u201d cocktail, which has avocado as the main ingredient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

217 Water St., Augusta | 207.213.6025
statelunch.com<\/a>
@statelunch<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Kat Dougan | Hearth and Harbor<\/strong>
336 Main St., Southwest Harbor | 207.244.8247
hearthandharbor.net<\/a>
@hearthandharbor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caleb Landry | Blyth and Burrows<\/strong>
26 Exchange St., Portland | 207.466.2920
blythandburrows.com<\/a>
@blythandburrows<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brian Catapang | Magnus on Water<\/strong>
12 Water St., Biddeford | 207.494.9052
magnusonwater.com<\/a>
@magnusonwater<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mark Hibbard | Via Vecchia<\/strong>
10 Dana St., Portland | 207.407.7070
vvoldport.com<\/a>
@vvoldport<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RESTAURANT DESIGN<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

WINNER
Via Vecchia<\/a>
Wendy Polstein of Quill Design drew inspiration from pre-World War I European bistros when designing this glam Old Port eatery with a u-shaped bar, emerald green velvet banquettes, and leather club chairs.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n
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What is your most ordered item?<\/strong>
Housemade pasta!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 Dana St., Portland | 207.407.7070
vvoldport.com<\/a>
@vvoldport<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Provender Kitchen and Bar<\/strong>
112 Main St., Ellsworth | 207.610.1480
eatprovender.com<\/a>
@provenderkitchen<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crispy G\u00e0i<\/strong>
90 Exchange St., Portland | 207.536.1017
crispygai.com<\/a>
@crispygai<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hey Sailor<\/strong>
25 East Main St., Searsport | 207.306.9132
heysailorhey.com<\/a>
@heysailorhey<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regards<\/strong>
547 Congress St., Portland | 207.747.5940
regardsmaine.com<\/a>
@regards.maine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SEAFOOD SHACK<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

WINNER
McLoons Lobster Shack<\/a>
Paper cups of lobster stew, fresh fish sandwiches, and baskets of roasted little-neck clams with melted butter\u2014with a front-row view of ocean and islands.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n
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When is your busiest day of the week? <\/strong>
Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

315 Island Rd., South Thomaston | 207.593.1382
mcloonslobster.com<\/a>
@mcloonslobster<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Five Islands Lobster Co.<\/strong>
1447 5 Islands Rd., Georgetown | 207.371.2990
fiveislandslobster.com<\/a>
@fiveislandslobsterco<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Red\u2019s Eats, Wiscasset<\/strong>
41 Water St., Wiscasset | 207.882.6128
redseatsmaine.com<\/a>
@reds_eats<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bite into Maine<\/strong>
Fort Williams Park, Cape Elizabeth
50 Industrial Way, Portland
185 US Route 1, Scarborough | 207.289.6142
biteintomaine.com<\/a>
@biteintomaine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carrier\u2019s Mainely Lobster<\/strong>
10 ME-46, Bucksport | 207.469.1011
carriersmainelylobster.com<\/a>
@carriersmainelylobster<\/p>\n\n\n\n

COCKTAIL BAR<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

WINNER
State Lunch<\/a>
The backbone of this award winning, globally inspired gastropub is its cocktail and whiskey menu. Bartender Brittany Parlin finds herself mostly serving up the margarita of the moment, the flavors of which rotate daily.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When is your busiest day of the week? <\/strong>
Everyday! But the weekends are especially busy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

217 Water St., Augusta | 207.213.6025
statelunch.com<\/a>
@statelunch<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Blyth and Burrows<\/strong>
26 Exchange St., Portland | 207.466.2920
blythandburrows.com<\/a>
@blythandburrows<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Portland Hunt and Alpine Club
<\/strong>75 Market St., Portland | 207.747.4754
huntandalpineclub.com<\/a>
@huntandalpine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cocktail Mary<\/strong>
229 Congress St., Portland | 207.772.8993
cocktailmary.com<\/a>
@cocktail_mary<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Via Vecchia<\/strong>
10 Dana St., Portland | 207.407.7070
vvoldport.com<\/a>
@vvoldport<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NEIGHBORHOOD BAR<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

WINNER
Newcastle Publick House<\/a>
A New England-style watering hole with craft beer on tap and a barbecue smoker.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n
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What is your most unusual ingredient? <\/strong>
The soy cream used in our vegan cheese sauce for Mac and Cheese and Nachos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

52 Main St., Newcastle | 207.563.3434
newcastlepublickhouse.com<\/a>
@newcastlepublick<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

State Lunch<\/strong>
217 Water St., Augusta | 207.213.6025
statelunch.com<\/a>
@statelunch<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ruski\u2019s Tavern<\/strong>
212 Danforth St., Portland | 207.774.7604
@ruskistavern<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meridians<\/strong>
166 Main St., Fairfield | 207.742.0036
meridians.me<\/a>
@meridians_the.restaurant<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tomaso\u2019s Canteen<\/strong>
18 Hampshire St., Portland | 207.536.1285
tomasoscanteen.com<\/a>
@tomasoscanteen<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DINER<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

WINNER
Becky’s Diner<\/a>
An iconic diner popular with both locals and tourists alike, serving up plate-sized blueberry pancakes and cheesy scrambled eggs.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n
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What is your most ordered item?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Hobson\u2019s Wharf Special, which is our version of the \u201cLumberjack Breakfast:\u201d bacon or sausage, two eggs, home fries, blueberry pancakes or French toast, and choice of toast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

390 Commercial St., Portland | 207.773.7070
beckysdiner.com<\/a>
@beckysdiner207<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A1 Diner<\/strong>
3 Bridge St, Gardiner | 207.582.4804
@thea1diner<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Palace Diner<\/strong>
18 Franklin St., Biddeford | 207.284.0015
palacedinerme.com<\/a>
@palacediner<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Downtown Diner<\/strong>
204 Water St., Augusta | 207.623.9656
@downtown.diner<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marcy’s Diner<\/strong>
47 Oak St, Portland | 207.774.9713
marcysdiner.com<\/a>
@marcys_diner<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINE DINING<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

WINNER
Primo<\/a>
Primo is located in a farmhouse on a few acres of land where chef and owner Melissa Kelly grows vegetables and flowers, raises animals, harvests honey, and perpetuates the farm-to-table cycle.<\/em><\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What is your most unusual item on the menu? <\/strong>
Either the octopus or the pig snout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 Main St., Rockland | 207.596.0770
primorestaurant.com<\/a>
@primorestaurant<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fore Street<\/strong>
288 Fore St., Portland | 207.775.2717
forestreet.biz<\/a>
@288forestreet<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Salt and Steel<\/strong>
321 Main St., Bar Harbor | 207.288.0447
saltandsteelbh.com<\/a>
@saltandsteelbh<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wolfpeach<\/strong>
50 Elm St., Camden | 207.230.8315
wolfpeachmaine.com<\/a>
@wolfpeachmaine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lakewood Inn Restaurant<\/strong>
76 Theater Rd., Madison | 207.858.4403
lakewoodtheater.org<\/a>
@lakewood_inn_restaurant<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OUTDOOR DINING SPACE<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

WINNER
Flight Deck Brewing<\/a>
Family-friendly brewpub with wood-fired pizza in a cool, funky space to gather and listen to music.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n
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What is your most ordered item?<\/strong>
The WINGS IPA for beer, and \u201cFlyin\u2019 Dirty\u201d for wood-fired pizza: pepperoni, shaved Parmesan cheese, and a drizzle of hot honey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11 Atlantic Ave, Brunswick | 207.504.5133
flightdeckbrewing.com<\/a>
@flightdeckbrewingco<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Terlingua<\/strong>
40 Washington Ave, Portland | 207.956.7573
terlingua.me<\/a>
@terlinguabbq<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hearth and Harbor<\/strong>
336 Main St., Southwest Harbor | 207.244.8247
hearthandharbor.net<\/a>
@hearthandharbor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abel\u2019s Lobster<\/strong>
13 Abels Ln., Mount Desert | 207.276.8221
abelslobstermdi.com<\/a>
@abelslobstermdi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Locally Sauced<\/strong>
30 Forest Falls Dr., Yarmouth | 207.847.3035
locallysaucedme.com<\/a>
@locallysaucedme<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DINING WITH A VIEW<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

WINNER
Scales<\/a>
Elevated New England fish house fare served in an expansive dining room with a view of the waterfront.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n
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What is your most ordered item?<\/strong>
Pan seared scallops with fresh corn, house made bacon, and sweet peppers.

68 Commercial St., Portland | 207.805.0444
scalesrestaurant.com<\/a>
@scalesrestaurantportland<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Aragosta at Goose Cove<\/strong>
Goose Cove Rd., Deer Isle | 207.348.6900
aragostamaine.com<\/a>
@aragosta.maine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abel\u2019s Lobster<\/strong>
13 Abels Ln., Mount Desert | 207.276.8221
abelslobstermdi.com<\/a>
@abelslobstermdi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peter Trout\u2019s Tavern and Inn
<\/strong>48 Shore Road, Southwest Harbor | 207.244.8619
petertrouts.com <\/a>
@petertrouts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lakewood Inn Restaurant<\/strong>
76 Theater Rd., Madison | 207.858.4403
lakewoodtheater.org<\/a>
@lakewood_inn_restaurant<\/p>\n\n\n\n

VEGETARIAN OR VEGAN<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

WINNER
Green Elephant<\/a>
Influences from Thailand, Malaysia, Japan, and beyond inform the mouthwatering menu of fresh stir-fries, noodle dishes, curries, and some of the best Brussels sprouts you\u2019ll ever eat.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n
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When is your busiest day of the week? <\/strong>
Friday evenings have been our busiest as of late. Being located directly across the street from the State Theatre, any night of the week can be quite busy depending on when there\u2019s a show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

608 Congress St., Portland | 207.347.3111
greenelephantmaine.com<\/a>
@greenelephantme<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chase\u2019s Daily<\/strong>
96 Main St., Belfast | 207.338.0555
chasesdaily.me<\/a>
@chasesdaily<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Newcastle Publick House<\/strong>
52 Main St., Newcastle | 207.563.3434
newcastlepublickhouse.com<\/a>
@newcastlepublick<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lovebirds Donuts<\/strong>
450 US-1, Kittery | 207.703.2392
lovebirdsdonuts.com<\/a>
@lovebirdsdonuts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

S+P Plant Based Cooking<\/strong>
72 Parris St., Portland | 207.558.2580
sp-foods.com<\/a>
@sandpplantbasedcooking<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RAWBAR<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

WINNER
Eventide Oyster Co.<\/a>
A staggering array of fresh oysters is only the beginning at Portland\u2019s prime seafood destination, which serves up traditional and modern fare as you have never experienced it before. <\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n
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What is the most unusual item on your menu? <\/strong>
Our scallop waffle, which is only offered on our late night menu (Sunday\u2013Thursday, 9\u201311 pm).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

86 Middle St., Portland | 207.774.8538
eventideoysterco.com<\/a>
@eventideoysterco<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Shuck Station Raw Bar<\/strong>
68 Main St., Newcastle | 207.682.0129
@shuckstation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J\u2019s Oyster<\/strong>
5 Portland Pier, Portland | 207.772.4828
jsoysterportland.com<\/a>
@js_oyster<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SoPo Seafood<\/strong>
171 Ocean St., South Portland | 877.282.7676
soposeafood.com<\/a>
@soposeafood<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Shop by Island Creek Oysters <\/strong>
123 Washington Ave., Portland | 207.699.4466
portland.islandcreekoysters.com<\/a>
@portlandoystershop<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SANDWICH SHOP<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

WINNER
Big G\u2019s Deli<\/a>
New York City deli meets Maine homemade food and prices with impossibly large sandwiches and whoopie pies.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

581 Benton Ave., Winslow | 207.873.7808
big-g-s-deli.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

S. Fernald’s Country Store<\/strong>
50 Main St., Damariscotta | 207.563.8484
sfernalds.com<\/a>
@sfernalds<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ramona\u2019s<\/strong>
98 Washington Ave., Portland | 207.956.7194
ramonas.me<\/a>
@ramonas_maine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Metcalf\u2019s Submarine Sandwiches
<\/strong>49 Main St., Damariscotta | 207.563.7827
metcalfsub.com<\/a>
@metcalfs_submarine_sandwiches<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Side Delicatessen<\/strong>
164 Veranda St., Portland | 207.761.9650
othersidedeli.com<\/a>
@othersidedeli<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SPORTS BAR<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

WINNER
The Penalty Box Sports Pub<\/a>
Family-friendly sports bar with pizza and live music.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

436 Main St., Damariscotta | 207.563.1563
thepenaltyboxmaine.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Rivalries, Portland<\/strong>
10 Cotton St., Portland | 207.774.6044
rivalriesmaine.com<\/a>
@rivalriesportland<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Pointe Afta<\/strong>
252 China Rd., Winslow | 207.872.0521<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gipper\u2019s Sports Grill<\/strong>
120 Center St., Auburn | 207.786.0715
gippers.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Legends Rest Taproom<\/strong>
855 Main St., Westbrook | 207.591.0283
legendsrest.com<\/a>
@legends_rest<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WINE LIST<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

WINNER
Salt and Steel<\/a>
Elevated coastal Maine cuisine with ingredients sourced from local farms, foragers, and fisherwomen and men\u2014and a notably unique wine list.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n
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When is your busiest day of the week? <\/strong>
We\u2019re open seasonally, mid-May through late October, and surprisingly our busiest day of the week is Tuesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

321 Main St., Bar Harbor | 207.288.0447
saltandsteelbh.com<\/a>
@saltandsteelbh<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wolfpeach<\/strong>
50 Elm St., Camden | 207.230.8315
wolfpeachmaine.com<\/a>
@wolfpeachmaine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leeward<\/strong>
85 Free St., Portland | 207.808.8623
leewardmaine.com<\/a>
@leewardmaine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lorne Wine<\/strong>
61 Main St. 1st Floor, Biddeford | 207.494.8038
lornewine.com<\/a>
@lornewine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wayside Tavern<\/strong>
747 Congress St., Portland | 207.613.9568
waysidetavernmaine.com<\/a>
@waysidetavern<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HAPPY HOUR<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

WINNER
Blyth and Burrows<\/a>
A nautically-themed, upscale bar in the Old Port serving craft cocktails, small plates, and oysters.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n
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What is the most unusual item on your menu? <\/strong>
The Tom Yum Milk Punch. It\u2019s phenomenal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

26 Exchange St., Portland | 207.466.2920
blythandburrows.com<\/a>
@blythandburrows<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Silver Street Tavern and Restaurant
<\/strong>2 Silver St., Waterville | 207.680.2163
silverstreettavern.com<\/a>
@silverstreettavern<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Front and Main<\/strong>
9 Main St., Waterville | 207.660.0130
frontandmainwaterville.com<\/a>
@frontandmainwaterville<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rio\u2019s Spiked Cafe<\/strong>
357 West Main St., Searsport | 207.548.4016
riosspikedcafe.com<\/a>
@riosspikedcafe<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meridians<\/strong>
166 Main St., Fairfield | 207.742.0036
meridians.me<\/a>
@meridians_the.restaurant<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BRUNCH<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

WINNER
Hot Suppa<\/a>
At the top of everyone\u2019s list for Portland brunch, comfort food with a Southern accent includes shrimp and grits, catfish tacos, and fried chicken and waffles.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n
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What is your most unusual ingredient? <\/strong>
It\u2019s not the most unusual, but it\u2019s the most cherished: stone ground heirloom grits from Marsh Hen Mill on Edisto Island in South Carolina. We have them directly shipped from the farm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

703 Congress St., Portland | 207.871.5005
hotsuppa.com<\/a>
@hotsuppamaine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Provender Kitchen and Bar
<\/strong>112 Main St., Ellsworth | 207.610.1480
eatprovender.com<\/a>
@provenderkitchen<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bayside American Cafe<\/strong>
98 Portland St., Portland | 207.774.0005
baysideamericancafe.com<\/a>
@baysideamericancafe<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rio\u2019s Spiked Cafe<\/strong>
357 West Main St., Searsport | 207.548.4016
riosspikedcafe.com<\/a>
@riosspikedcafe<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lakewood Inn Restaurant<\/strong>
76 Theater Rd., Madison | 207.858.4403
lakewoodtheater.org<\/a>
@lakewood_inn_restaurant<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ITALIAN RESTAURANT<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

WINNER
Delvino\u2019s Grill and Pasta House<\/a>
Classic Italian dishes served in a charming, spruced-up former hardware store with homemade pastas as well as grilled selections. <\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

52 Main St., Belfast | 207.338.4565
delvinos.com<\/a>
@delvinosgrill<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Amici\u2019s Cucina<\/strong>
137 Main St., Waterville | 207.861.4440
amiciscucina.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Via Vecchia<\/strong>
10 Dana St., Portland | 207.407.7070
vvoldport.com<\/a>
@vvoldport<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Solo Italiano<\/strong>
100 Commercial St., Portland | 207.780.0227
soloitalianorestaurant.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leeward<\/strong>
85 Free St., Portland | 207.808.8623
leewardmaine.com<\/a>
@leewardmaine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FRENCH RESTAURANT<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

WINNER
Petite Jacqueline<\/a>
Classic French comfort food using farm-fresh ingredients served in a bustling bistro in the Old Port.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n
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What is your most ordered cocktail? <\/strong>
It\u2019s a tie between the French 75 and the Sucre Fume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

46 Market St., Portland | 207.553.7044
bistropj.com<\/a>
@bistropj<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chaval<\/strong>
58 Pine St., Portland | 207.772.1110
chavalmaine.com<\/a>
@chavalmaine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chez Rosa<\/strong>
Cross St., Kennebunkport | 207.204.0183
chezrosabistro.com<\/a>
@chezrosabistro<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LATIN AMERICAN RESTAURANT<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

WINNER
Havana<\/a>
Upscale Bar Harbor staple featuring creative American cuisine inspired by Latin flavors and one of the most extensive wine lists in Maine.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n
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What is your most ordered item?<\/strong>
The paella and the lobster Moqueca.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

318 Main St., Bar Harbor | 207.288.2822
havanamaine.com<\/a>
@havanamaine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tu Casa<\/strong>
70 Washington Ave., Portland | 207.828.4971<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cafe Louis<\/strong>
173 Ocean St., South Portland | 207.536.0169
cafelouis.me<\/a>
@_cafelouis<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quiero Cafe<\/strong>
8 Pepperell Square, Saco | 207.494.7267
3 Deering Ave., Portland | 207.536.7033
quierocafemaine.com<\/a>
@quierocafemaine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pacifico<\/strong>
120 Main St., Suite 254, Saco | 207.494.2776
pacificomaine.com<\/a>
@pacificomaine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CHINESE RESTAURANT<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

WINNER
Empire Chinese Kitchen<\/a>
Empire raises the bar in Portland for Chinese food, with garlic green beans, duck fried rice, lobster longevity noodles, and a nice selection of dim sum.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

575 Congress St., Portland | 207.747.5063
portlandempire.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ming Lee Chinese Restaurant
<\/strong>365 Main St., Waterville | 207.873.2828
mingleerestaurant.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sichuan Kitchen<\/strong>
612 Congress St., Portland | 207.536.7226
sichuankitchenportland.com<\/a>
@sichuankitchenportland<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wei-Li<\/strong>
945 Center St., Auburn | 207.344.0022
weilihealthy.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jing Yan <\/strong>
90 Congress St., Portland | 207.835.0010
jingyanrestaurant.com<\/a>
@jingyan_portland<\/p>\n\n\n\n

JAPANESE RESTAURANT<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

WINNER
Suzuki\u2019s Sushi Bar<\/a>
With fish sourced from the Gulf of Maine, the omakase (chef \u2019s menu) receives regular overtures from locals and visitors alike.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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419 Main St., Rockland | 207.596.7447
suzukisushi.com<\/a>
@suzuki_sushi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pai Men Miyake<\/strong>
188 State St., Portland | 207.541.9204
miyakerestaurants.com\/paimen<\/a>
@paimen_miyake<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mami<\/strong>
339 Fore St., Portland | 207.536.4702
mamiportland.com<\/a>
@mamiportland<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Izakaya Minato<\/strong>
54 Washington Ave., Portland | 207.613.9939
izakayaminato.com<\/a>
@izakayaminato<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yosaku<\/strong>
1 Danforth St., Portland | 207.780.0880
yosakumaine.com<\/a>
@yosakumaine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

THAI RESTAURANT<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

WINNER
Long Grain<\/a>
Traditional Asian street food that\u2019s greatly enhanced when created with fresh Maine ingredients.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What is your most ordered item? <\/strong>
The coconut-lemongrass mussels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

20 Washington St., Camden | 207.236.9001
longgraincamden.com<\/a>
@long_grain_camden<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Boda<\/strong>
671 Congress St., Portland | 207.347.7557
bodamaine.com<\/a>
@bodamaine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Thai<\/strong>
88 Main St., Damariscotta | 207.563.1440
23 Elm St., Bath | 207.443.8655
bestthaimaine.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pad Thai Too<\/strong>
400 Kennedy Memorial Dr., Waterville | 207.859.8900
padthaitoo.me<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asian Cafe<\/strong>
53 Bay St., Winslow | 207.877.6688
asiancafeme.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

WINNER
Lemongrass<\/a>
Authentic Vietnamese cooking using the owners\u2019 family recipes, and just a stone\u2019s throw from Bowdoin College.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n
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What is your most ordered item?<\/strong>
Pho and Lemongrass Coconut Peanut Delight.

212 E Maine St., Brunswick | 207.725.9008
lemongrassme.com<\/a>
@lemongrassmaine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

C\u00f4ng T\u1eed B\u1ed9t<\/strong>
57 Washington Ave., Portland | 207.221.8022
congtubot.com<\/a>
@cong.tu.bot<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Banh Appetit<\/strong>
171 Cumberland Ave., Portland | 207.613.9399
banhappetitme.com<\/a>
@banh.appetit<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanh Thanh 2<\/strong>
782 Forest Ave., Portland | 207.828.1114
thanhthanh2maine.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Que Huong<\/strong>
49 Main St., Biddeford | 207.571.8050
quehuongmaine.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

INDIAN RESTAURANT<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

WINNER
The Jewel of India<\/a>
Traditional, spiced-to-order Indian fare in a casual eatery with vegetarian options.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

26 Alfred St., Biddeford | 207.283.0077
104 Main St., Waterville | 207.872.0331
thejewelofindia.net<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Taj<\/strong>
200 Gorham Rd., South Portland | 207.828.6677
tajofmaine.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bombay Mahal<\/strong>
99 Maine St., Brunswick | 207.729.5260
bombaymahal.com<\/a>
@bombaymahal<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Serendib<\/strong>
2 State St., Ellsworth | 207.664.1030
serendibellsworth.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shere Punjab<\/strong>
46 Maine St., Brunswick | 207.373.0422
sherepunjabme.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MEDITERRANEAN OR GREEK RESTAURANT<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

WINNER
OPA<\/a>
Farm-to-table Mediterranean cuisine with craft beer and an inspired mixologist.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n
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What is your most unusual ingredient? <\/strong>
Our unique Mediterranean spices that we use to put a flair on traditional American cuisine!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

139 Main St., Waterville | 207.859.3103
opawaterville.com <\/a>
@opa_restaurant_waterville<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Evo Kitchen + Bar<\/strong>
443 Fore St., Portland | 207.358.7830
evoportland.com<\/a>
@evooldport<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enoteca Athena<\/strong>
97 Maine St., Brunswick | 207.721.0100
enotecaathena.com<\/a>
@enotecaathena<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Manny\u2019s Greek Grill<\/strong>
248 State St., Ellsworth | 207.412.0981<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taverna Khione<\/strong>
25 Mill Rd., Brunswick | 207.406.2847
tavernakhione.com<\/a>
@tavernakhione<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MIDDLE EASTERN RESTAURANT<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

WINNER
Baharat<\/a>
The brick-and-mortar version of the beloved CN Shawarma food truck serving favorites like fried potatoes with garlic sauce and coconut shrimp kabobs.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n
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What is your most ordered cocktail? <\/strong>
Either the El Fusilado with mezcal, yellow chartreuse, campari, passionfruit, black lime, and pineapple bitters or the Japanese Breakfast, a riff on a midori sour made with midori, shochu, green chartreuse, suze, green chile, sage, and pineapple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

91 Anderson St., Portland | 207.613.9849
baharatmaine.com<\/a>
@baharat_portland<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Falafel Time<\/strong>
1053 Forest Ave., Portland | 207.536.1550
falafeltimeme.com<\/a>
@falafeltime.me<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nura<\/strong>
78 City Line Drive, Portland | 207.536.0065
nuraportland.com<\/a>
@nuraportland<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dina\u2019s Cuisine<\/strong>
845R Forest Ave., Portland | 207.956.7211
dinascuisine.com<\/a>
@dinascuisine2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mazzat Restaurant<\/strong>
11 Bishop St., Portland | 207.956.7695
mazzatportland.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SPANISH RESTAURANT<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

WINNER
Havana<\/a>
Upscale Bar Harbor staple featuring creative American cuisine inspired by Latin flavors and one of the most extensive wine lists in Maine. <\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What is your most unusual ingredient? <\/strong>
They\u2019re not that unusual in Maine, but Fiddleheads never cease to amaze (and baffle those from away). They\u2019re so versatile and delicious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

318 Main St., Bar Harbor | 207.288.2822
havanamaine.com<\/a>
@havanamaine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chaval<\/strong>
58 Pine St., Portland | 207.772.1110
chavalmaine.com<\/a>
@chavalmaine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pacifico<\/strong>
120 Main St., Suite 254, Saco | 207.494.2776
pacificomaine.com<\/a>
@pacificomaine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AFRICAN RESTAURANT<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

WINNER
M\u00e9 Lon Togo<\/a>
A bistro specializing in West African and European cuisine, with a name that means \u201cI love Togo\u201d in Ewe.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n
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What is your most unusual ingredient?
<\/strong>Avocado pit, which is infused in our famous Cocktail, Apetessi. The pit is dense with nutrients and is traditionally ground and consumed in West Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 Leland St., Rockland | 207.872.9146
melontogorestaurant.com<\/a>
@melontogorockland<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Asmara<\/strong>
51 Oak St., Portland | 207.253.5122
asmaramaine.com<\/a>
@asmaramaine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Red Sea<\/strong>
30 Washington Ave., Portland | 207.805.1488
facebook.com\/habrom2<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MEXICAN RESTAURANT<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

WINNER
Buen Apetito<\/a>
A local favorite since 1999, serving authentic Mexican delicacies and fresh margaritas.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What is your most ordered item?<\/strong>
Our in-house smoked pulled pork. We offer it in a variety of items including burritos, tacos, and tostadas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4 Chaplin St., Waterville | 207.861.4649
buenapetitomaine.com<\/a>
@buenapetito22<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Taco Escobarr<\/strong>
548 Congress St., Portland | 207.542.9097
tacoescobarr.com<\/a>
@taco.escobarr<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taco Trio<\/strong>
60 Ocean St., South Portland | 207.767.9055
taco-trio.com<\/a>
@tacotriosopo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Locally Sauced<\/strong>
30 Forest Falls Dr., Yarmouth | 207.847.3035
locallysaucedme.com<\/a>
@locallysaucedme<\/p>\n\n\n\n

El Rodeo<\/strong>
238 Bath Rd., Brunswick | 207.373.1700
147 Western Ave., South Portland | 207.773.8851
elrodeome.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BURGER<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

WINNER
Newcastle Publick House<\/a>
A New England-style watering hole with craft beer on tap and a barbecue smoker.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What is your most ordered item?<\/strong>
All our burgers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

52 Main St., Newcastle | 207.563.3434
newcastlepublickhouse.com<\/a>
@newcastlepublick<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Black Cow<\/strong>
83 Exchange St., Portland | 207.772.7774
blackcowburgers.com<\/a>
@blackcowburgers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meridians<\/strong>
166 Main St., Fairfield | 207.742.0036
meridians.me<\/a>
@meridians_the.restaurant<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Provender Kitchen and Bar
<\/strong>112 Main St., Ellsworth | 207.610.1480
eatprovender.com<\/a>
@provenderkitchen<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Salty Moose<\/strong>
420 Elm St., Biddeford | 207.432.0740
thesaltymoosemaine.com<\/a>
@thesaltymoosemobilekitchen<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BARBECUE<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

WINNER
Salvage BBQ<\/a>
A self-service barbecue joint specializing in smoked meats, located in a renovated railroad post office.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n
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What is your most ordered item?<\/strong>
The Meat Coma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

919 Congress St., Portland | 207.553.2100
salvagebbq.com<\/a>
@salvagebbq<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Terlingua<\/strong>
40 Washington Ave., Portland | 207.956.7573
terlingua.me<\/a>
@terlinguabbq<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Burnt Ends Barbecue<\/strong>
736 Sabattus St., Lewiston | 207.241.0033
burntendslewiston.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wilson County Barbecue<\/strong>
82 Hanover St. Suite 8, Portland | 207.956.7788
wilsoncountybarbecue.com<\/a>
@wilsoncountybarbecue<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Locally Sauced<\/strong>
30 Forest Falls Dr., Yarmouth | 207.847.3035
locallysaucedme.com<\/a>
@locallysaucedme<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PIZZA<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

WINNER
Cushnoc Brewing Co.<\/a>
Industrial-chic brewery and woodfired pizza staple along the Kennebec in historic downtown Augusta.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n
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What is your most unusual ingredient? <\/strong>
Fiddleheads! We love to use local and seasonal ingredients on our rotating specials. Every spring our Fiddlehead pie features fresh fiddleheads, lemon ricotta, sauteed leeks, and gruyere cheese. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

243 Water St., Augusta | 207.213.6332 cushnocbrewing.com<\/a>
@cushnoc_brewing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

OTTO<\/strong>
15 Cushing St., Brunswick | 207.406.2784
109 Main St., Gorham | 207.222.0400
250 Read St., 225 Congress St., + 576 Congress St., Portland | 207.358.7551, 207.358.7870, + 207.358.7090
779 Portland Rd. US Route 1, Saco | 207.494.8148
125 John Roberts Rd. + 159 Cottage Rd., South Portland | 207.772.0900 + 207.517.3051
350 US Route 1, Yarmouth | 207.846.1325
ottoportland.com<\/a>
@ottoportland<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oysterhead Pizza Co.<\/strong>
189 Main St., Damariscotta | 207.563.6816
oysterheadpizzaco.com <\/a>
@oysterheadpizza<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Slab Sicilian Street Food<\/strong>
25 Preble St., Portland | 207.245.3088
slabportland.com<\/a>
@slabportland<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hearth and Harbor<\/strong>
336 Main St., Southwest Harbor | 207.244.8247
hearthandharbor.net<\/a>
@hearthandharbor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DOUGHNUTS<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

WINNER
The Holy Donut<\/a>
A family-run franchise specializing in doughnuts made with Maine potatoes from scratch.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n
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What is your most unusual item?<\/strong>
The Maple Bacon donut or our Bacon Cheddars, but as far as unusual ingredients go, all our donuts are made with Maine potatoes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

177 Commercial St. + 194 Park Ave., Portland | 207.331.5655 + 207.874.7774
398 Route 1, Scarborough | 207.303.0137
theholydonut.com<\/a>
@holydonutmaine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ruckus Donuts<\/strong>
377 Main St., Rockland | 207.975.4388
ruckusdonuts.com<\/a>
@ruckusdonuts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eighty 8 Donut Caf\u00e9<\/strong>
5092 Access Rd., Carrabassett Valley
225 Federal St., Portland | 207.653.3071
eighty8donuts.com<\/a>
@eighty8donuts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lovebirds Donuts<\/strong>
450 US Route 1, Kittery | 207.703.2392
lovebirdsdonuts.com<\/a>
@lovebirdsdonuts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hifi Donuts<\/strong>
30 City Center, Portland | 207.747.5314
hifidonuts.com<\/a>
@hifidonutsportland<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SUSHI<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

WINNER
Suzuki\u2019s Sushi Bar<\/a>
With fish sourced from the Gulf of Maine, the omakase (chef \u2019s menu) receives regular overtures from locals and visitors alike.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

419 Main St., Rockland | 207.596.7447
suzukisushi.com<\/a>
@suzuki_sushi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINALISTS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mr. Tuna<\/strong>
28 Monument Sq., Portland | 207.805.1240
mrtunamaine.com<\/a>
@mr.tuna_maine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yosaku<\/strong>
1 Danforth St., Portland | 207.780.0880
yosakumaine.com<\/a>
@yosakumaine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mirakuya Japanese Restaurant
<\/strong>150 JFK Plaza, Waterville | 207.616.0088
mirakuyawaterville.com<\/a>
@mirakuyasushi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benkay Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar <\/strong>
16 Middle St., Portland | 207.773.5555
sushiman.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

LOBSTER ROLL<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

WINNER
The Highroller Lobster Co.<\/a>
A funky lobster eatery in the Old Port with inventive dishes and incredible merch.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n
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What is your most ordered item?<\/strong>
The lobster roll. We serve fresh claw and knuckle meat on a toasted brioche bun, then top it with our house-made sauces. The most popular sauces would probably be the lobster ghee and\/or our lime mayo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

104 Exchange St., Portland | 207.536.1623
highrollerlobster.com<\/a>
@highrollerlobsterco<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Eventide Oyster Co.<\/strong>
86 Middle St., Portland | 207.774.8538
eventideoysterco.com<\/a>
@eventideoysterco<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abel\u2019s Lobster<\/strong>
13 Abels Ln., Mount Desert | 207.276.8221
abelslobstermdi.com<\/a>
@abelslobstermdi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bite into Maine<\/strong>
Fort Williams Park, Cape Elizabeth
50 Industrial Way, Portland
185 US Route 1, Scarborough | 207.289.6142
biteintomaine.com<\/a>
@biteintomaine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Butcher Burger<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

188 Main St., Bethel | 207.824.1171
7 Union St., Portland | 207.808.8522
butcherburger.com<\/a>
@butcherburgeroldport<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FRIED CLAMS<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

WINNER
Thirsty Whale Tavern<\/a>
Pub atmosphere popular with locals and tourists alike, known for casual seafood dishes and fine spirits.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

40 Cottage St., Bar Harbor | 207.288.9335
thirstywhaletavern.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bob\u2019s Clam Hut<\/strong>
315 US Route 1, Kittery | 207.439.4233
bobsclamhut.com<\/a>
@bobsclamhut<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Clam Shack<\/strong>
2 Western Ave., Kennebunk | 207.967.3321
theclamshack.net<\/a>
@theclamshack<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ken\u2019s Place<\/strong>
207 Pine Point Rd., Scarborough | 207.883.6611
facebook.com\/KensPlace1927<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chick-A-Dee of Lewiston<\/strong>
1472 Lisbon St., Lewiston | 207.376.3870
chickadeeoflewiston.com<\/a>
@chickadeeoflewiston<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TACOS<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

WINNER
Taco Escobarr<\/a>
Authentic Mexican cuisine served in an upbeat, casual atmosphere. Known for creative specialty cocktails.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

548 Congress St., Portland | 207.542.9097
tacoescobarr.com<\/a>
@taco.escobarr<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Taco Trio<\/strong>
60 Ocean St., South Portland | 207.767.9055
taco-trio.com<\/a>
@tacotriosopo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hey Sailor<\/strong>
25 East Main St., Searsport | 207.306.9132
heysailorhey.com<\/a>
@heysailorhey<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Locally Sauced<\/strong>
30 Forest Falls Dr., Yarmouth | 207.847.3035
locallysaucedme.com<\/a>
@locallysaucedme<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ironclad Eats<\/strong>
Portland | 297.200.7265
ironcladeats.com<\/a>
@ironcladeats<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BAGELS<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

WINNER
Sunrise Bagel<\/a>
Artisan sourdough bagels fermented for over 50 hours to produce a one-of-a-kind flavor.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n
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What is your most ordered item?<\/strong>
The Kennebec: a bagel, egg, and cheese with your choice of protein! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

31 Water St., Waterville | 207.616.0876
sunrisebagelme.com<\/a>
@sunrisebagelme<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Scratch Baking Co.<\/strong>
416 Preble St., South Portland | 207.799.0668
scratchbakingco.com<\/a>
@scratchbakingco<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rose Foods<\/strong>
428 Forest Ave., Portland | 207.835.0991
rosefoods.me<\/a>
@_rose_foods_<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oysterhead Pizza Co.<\/strong>
189 Main St., Damariscotta | 207.563.6816
oysterheadpizzaco.com<\/a>
@oysterheadpizza<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rover Bagel<\/strong>
10 W. Point Ln., Suite 10-204, Biddeford | 207.710.6248
roverbagel.com<\/a>
@roverbagel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FRIED CHICKEN<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

WINNER
The Red Barn<\/a>
Cooked-to-order fried chicken, seafood, and other homestyle favorites served in a quaint atmosphere.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n
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What is your most unusual item?<\/strong>
Fried pickles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

455 Riverside Dr., Augusta | 207.623.9485
theredbarnmaine.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Crispy G\u00e0i<\/strong>
90 Exchange St., Portland | 207.536.1017
crispygai.com<\/a>
@crispygai<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ancho Honey<\/strong>
6 Wallston Rd., St. George | 207.372.2111
anchohoney.com<\/a>
@anchohoney<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peter Trout\u2019s Tavern and Inn
<\/strong>48 Shore Road, Southwest Harbor | 207.244.8619
petertrouts.com<\/a>
@petertrouts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Salty Moose<\/strong>
420 Elm St., Biddeford | 207.432.0740
thesaltymoosemaine.com<\/a>
@thesaltymoosemobilekitchen<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BREWERY<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

WINNER
Oxbow Brewing Company<\/a>
Specializing in farmhouse ales and lagers aged over several months or years, a craft brewery notable for its unique, outdoorsy locations.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n
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What is your most unusual ingredient? <\/strong>
We brew a beer called “Saison dell’Aragosta” that is brewed with live Maine lobster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

275 Jones Woods Rd., Newcastle | 207.315.5962
420 Main St., Oxford | 207.539.5178
49 Washington Ave., Portland | 207.350.0025
oxbowbeer.com <\/a>
@oxbowbrewingcompany<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cushnoc Brewing Co.<\/strong>
243 Water St., Augusta | 207.213.6332
cushnocbrewing.com<\/a>
@cushnoc_brewing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flight Deck Brewing<\/strong>
11 Atlantic Ave, Brunswick | 207.504.5133
flightdeckbrewing.com<\/a>
@flightdeckbrewingco<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Belleflower Brewing Company
<\/strong>66 Cove St., Portland | 207.805.1696
belleflowerbeer.com<\/a>
@belleflowerbeer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trinken Brewing Co.<\/strong>
144 State Rd., West Bath | 207.389.6360
trinkenbrewingco.com<\/a>
@trinkenbrewingco<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DISTILLERY<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

WINNER
Maine Craft Distilling<\/a>
An East End staple in Portland known for creative spirits and cocktails that pair beautifully with the venue\u2019s frequent live music acts.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What is your most unusual ingredient?<\/strong>
Local seaweed! We use smoked seaweed in our whiskey, Fifty Stone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

123 Washington Ave., Portland | 207.209.0362
mainecraftdistilling.com <\/a>
@mainecraftdistilling<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Blue Barren Distillery<\/strong>
128 Jones Hill Rd., Hope | 207.542.7741
bluebarren.com<\/a>
@bluebarrendistillery<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Round Turn Distilling<\/strong>
32 Main St., Building 13W, Suite 103, Biddeford | 207.370.9446
roundturndistilling.com<\/a>
@roundturndistilling<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Three of Strong Spirits<\/strong>
35B Diamond St., Portland | 207.899.4930
threeofstrongspirits.com<\/a>
@threeofstrongspirits<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hardshore Distilling Company
<\/strong>53 Washington Ave., Portland | 207.536.0592
hardshoredistilling.com<\/a>
@hardshoredistilling<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WINERY<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

WINNER
Cellardoor Winery<\/a>
Wines made from Maine-grown grapes created in small, handcrafted batches.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n
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What is your most purchased item?<\/strong>
Our best-selling wines are Perdect Stranger, an off-dry white, and Ned Said Red, a medium bodied red.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

367 Youngtown Rd., Lincolnville | 207.763.4478
127 Middle St., Portland | 207.536.7700
mainewine.com<\/a>
@cellardoorwinery<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Oyster River Winegrowers<\/strong>
929 Oyster River Rd., Warren | 207.370.7575
oysterriverwine.com<\/a>
@oysterriverwinegrowers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sweetgrass Winery and Distillery
<\/strong>347 Carroll Rd., Union | 207.785.3024
324 Fore St., Portland | 207.761.8446
sweetgrasswinery.com<\/a>
@sweetgrass_farm_maine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Willows Awake Winery<\/strong>
10 Leeds Junction Rd., Leeds | 207.524.8029
willowsawake.com<\/a>
@willowsawakewinery<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blue Lobster Urban Winery
<\/strong>219 Anderson St. Suite 1, Portland | 207.956.7051
bluelobsterwines.com<\/a>
@bluelobsterwines<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CIDERY<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

WINNER
Ricker Hill Mainiac Hard Cider<\/a>
Hard cider made from apples grown and pressed at the Ricker Hill Orchard, featuring flavors ranging from maple to hopped honey oak.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

11 Ricker Hill Rd., Turner | 207.225.6165
rickershardcider.com<\/a>
@maniaccider<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Apr\u00e8s<\/strong>
148 Anderson St., Portland | 207.613.8231
apresmaine.com<\/a>
@apresdrinks<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Freedom\u2019s Edge Cider<\/strong>
420 Quaker Hill Rd., Albion
freedomsedgecider.com<\/a>
@freedomsedge<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rocky Ground Cider<\/strong>
2566 Kennebec Rd., Newburgh | 207.570.6695
rockygroundcider.com<\/a>
@rockygroundcider<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Absolem Cider Company<\/strong>
799 Winthrop Center Rd., Winthrop | 207.395.2004
absolemcider.com<\/a>
@absolemcider<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FOOD TRUCK<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

WINNER
The Muthah Truckah<\/a>
A food truck specializing in unique sandwiches located on the streets of Portland, at various local breweries, and available for events.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n
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What is your busiest day of the week?<\/strong>
Every day is different, and all our locations provide for a varying flow of traffic. However, Fridays tend to be when we\u2019re really jammin\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Portland | 207.251.2045
themuthatruckah.com<\/a>
@themuthatruckah<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Salty Moose<\/strong>
420 Elm St., Biddeford | 207.432.0740
thesaltymoosemaine.com<\/a>
@thesaltymoosemobilekitchen<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jeff\u2019s Jamaican Cuisine<\/strong>
940 Lisbon St., Lewiston | 207.815.9506
facebook.com\/Cuisinejamaica<\/a>
@jeffsjamaicancuisine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pinky D\u2019s<\/strong>
1110 Minot Ave., Auburn | 207.809.2030
pinkyds.com<\/a>
@pinkyds_poutine_factory<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ironclad Eats<\/strong>
Portland | 297.200.7265
ironcladeats.com<\/a>
@ironcladeats<\/p>\n\n\n\n

COFFEE SHOP<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

WINNER
Coffee By Design<\/a>
A community-oriented coffee shop serving specialty drinks and locally roasted coffee beans, with a focus on initiatives to support people and the planet.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n
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What is your most unusual item?<\/strong>
Our amaretto cherry and rose cardamom lattes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

95 Main St., Freeport | 207.865.2235
1 Diamond St., 620 Congress St., + 67 India St., Portland | 207.874.5400, 207.772.5533, + 207.780.6767 coffeebydesign.com<\/a>
@coffeebydesign<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tandem Coffee and Bakery
<\/strong>742 Congress St., Portland | 207.760.4440
tandemcoffee.com<\/a>
@tandemcoffeeroasters<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Precipice Coffee<\/strong>
56 Deane St., Ellsworth | 207.801.1863
precipicecoffee.com<\/a>
@precipicecoffee<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speckled Ax<\/strong>
567 Congress St., Portland | 207.660.3333
speckledax.com<\/a>
@speckledaxcoffee<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bard Coffee<\/strong>
185 Middle St., Portland | 207.899.4788
bardcoffee.com<\/a>
@bardcoffee<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BAKERY<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

WINNER
Scratch Baking Co.<\/a>
Neighborhood artisan bakery known for bread, desserts, pastries, and bagels, with a casual, friendly atmosphere.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n
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What is your most ordered item?<\/strong>
Our Maine sea salt bagel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

416 Preble St., South Portland | 207.799.0668
scratchbakingco.com<\/a>
@scratchbakingco<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Bankery and Skowhegan Fleuriste <\/strong>
87 + 93 Water St., Skowhegan | 207.474.2253
thebankery.com<\/a>
@skowheganfleuriste.bankery<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tandem Coffee and Bakery
<\/strong>742 Congress St., Portland | 207.760.4440
tandemcoffee.com<\/a>
@tandemcoffeeroasters<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Norimoto Bakery<\/strong>
469 Stevens Ave., Portland
norimoto-bakery.square.site<\/a>
@norimotobakery<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Belleville<\/strong>
1 North St., Portland | 207.536.7463
blvl.me<\/a>
@blvlme<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BUTCHER SHOP<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

WINNER
Riverside Butcher Co.<\/a>
A family run, full-service butcher shop specializing in high-quality hand-cut beef, lamb, pork, and poultry.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n
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What is your most unusual item?<\/strong>
We have many items some people consider \u201cunusual\u201d\u2014pork trotters, organ meats, tongue\u2014 but the thing people are most surprised to see is a vegan fig salami! Just because we are a butcher shop doesn\u2019t mean we don\u2019t have offerings for non-meat eaters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

49 Main St., Damariscotta | 207.563.6498
riversidebutcher.com<\/a>
@riversidebutcher<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pat\u2019s Meat Market<\/strong>
484 Stevens Ave., Portland | 207.772.3961
patsmeatmart.com<\/a>
@patsmeatmarket<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emery\u2019s Meat and Produce
<\/strong>35 Bridge St., Gardiner | 207.621.6328
emerysmeatandproduce.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bleecker and Greer<\/strong>
310 Commercial St., Rockport | 207.236.6328
mainemeat.com<\/a>
@bleeckerandgreer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Butchers and Bakers<\/strong>
149 Maine St., Brunswick | 207.406.4588
thebutchersandbakers.com<\/a>
@thebutchersandbakers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SEAFOOD MARKET<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

WINNER
Harbor Fish Market<\/a>
A picturesque market on the water popular with locals and visitors, sourced by numerous Maine restaurants.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n
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What is your most purchased item?<\/strong>
Maine lobster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9 Custom House Wharf, Portland | 207.775.0251
246 U.S. Route 1, Scarborough | 207.503.5900
harborfish.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Jess\u2019s Market<\/strong>
118 S. Main St., Rockland | 207.596.6068
jessmarket.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hallowell Seafood and Produce
<\/strong>197 Water St., Hallowell | 207.621.0500
hallowellseafoodandproduce.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SoPo Seafood<\/strong>
171 Ocean St., South Portland | 877.282.7676
soposeafood.com<\/a>
@soposeafood<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pinkham\u2019s Gourmet Market
<\/strong>295 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor | 207.633.6236
pinkhamseafood.com<\/a>
@pinkhamsgourmetmarket<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BEER S<\/strong>HOP<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

WINNER
Damon’s Beverage<\/a>
A locally owned and operated beverage market known for having the largest selection of beer, wine, and liquor in the state.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n
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What is your most unusual item?<\/strong>
Our pickle moonshine\u2014you won\u2019t regret it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

75 Bangor St., Augusta | 207.623.9864
700 Hogan Rd., Bangor | 207.262.5500
55 North Ave., Skowhegan | 207.474.2312
52 Front St. + 6 Jefferson St., Waterville 207.707.5505 + 207.873.6228
damonsbeverage.com<\/a>
@dbmaugusta, @damons_beverage_ bangor, + @dbwaterville<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bow Street Beverage<\/strong>
495 Forest Ave., Portland | 207.228.2024
bowstreetbeverage.com<\/a>
@bowstreetbeverage<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meridians: The Shop<\/strong>
151 Main St., Fairfield | 207.238.0254
meridians.me<\/a>
@meridians_the.shop<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RSVP Discount Beverage<\/strong>
887 Forest Ave., Portland | 207.773.8808
rsvpdiscountbeverage.com<\/a>
@rsvp_discount_beverage<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bier Cellar<\/strong>
593 Main St., Gorham | 207.222.2587
299 Forest Ave., Portland | 207.200.6258
biercellar.com<\/a>
@biercellarwest + @biercellar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WINE SHOP<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

WINNER
Meridians: The Shop<\/a>
A cozy-cool market featuring a wide selection of fine wine, beer, and specialty foods.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n
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What is your most purchased item?<\/strong>
We sell a lot of Italian wine, specifically reds. No matter the season, that’s often what we move the most of. Funnily enough, we also sell a lot of coffee beans from 44 North!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

151 Main St., Fairfield | 207.238.0254
meridians.me<\/a>
@meridians_the.shop<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Vessel and Vine<\/strong>
4 Pleasant St., Brunswick | 207.721.3000
vesselandvine.com<\/a>
@vesselandvine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maine and Loire<\/strong>
59 Washington Ave., Portland | 207.805.1336
maineandloire.com<\/a>
@maineandloire<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lorne Wine<\/strong>
61 Main St., 1st Floor, Biddeford | 207.494.8038
lornewine.com<\/a>
@lornewine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grippy Tannins<\/strong>
16 Middle St., Suite 101, Portland | 207.747.4524
grippytannins.com<\/a>
@grippytanninswine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CHEESE SHOP<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

WINNER
Eat More Cheese<\/a>
A coastal market serving fine cheese, wine, and charcuterie from around the world in downtown Belfast.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n
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What is your most unusual item?<\/strong>
Biscotti-like Mt. View Bakery stone cookies, hand-carried directly from Volcano, Hawaii (on the Big Island). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

94 Main St., Belfast | 207.218.7009
facebook.com\/eatmorecheese<\/a>
@eatmorecheese<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Cheese Shop of Portland
<\/strong>107 Washington Ave., Unit 1, Portland | 207.400.5344
thecheeseshopofportland.com<\/a>
@cheeseshopportland<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crooked Face Creamer<\/strong>y
42 Court St., Skowhegan | 207.858.5096
upnorthricotta.com<\/a>
@crookedfacecreamery<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Cheese Iron<\/strong>
200 US Route 1, ALT #300, Scarborough | 207.883.4057
thecheeseiron.com<\/a>
@cheesemanmaniaci<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunflower Farm Creamery<\/strong>
12 Harmon Way, Cumberland | 207.829.8347
sunflowerfarm.info<\/a>
@sunflowerfarmcreamery<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FARMERS\u2019 MARKET<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

WINNER
Portland Farmers\u2019 Market<\/a>
A weekly market on Wednesdays and Saturdays featuring vendors selling seasonal fruits and vegetables in addition to specialty Maine-made goods.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n
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What is your most unusual item? <\/strong>
Oysters, hemp, and mushroom kits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deering Oaks Park, Portland
portlandmainefarmersmarket.org<\/a>
@portlandmefarmersmarket<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Belfast Farmers\u2019 Market<\/strong>
256 High St., Belfast
belfastfarmersmarket.org<\/a>
@belfastfarmersmarket<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brunswick Farmers\u2019 Market
<\/strong>The Mall, the Green, downtown Brunswick
brunswickfarmersmarket.com <\/a>
@brunswickfarmersmarket<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skowhegan Farmers\u2019 Market
<\/strong>Somerset Grist Mill, Skowhegan
skowheganfarmersmarket.com<\/a>
@skowheganfarmersmarket<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brunswick Winter Market<\/strong>
10 Maine St., Brunswick
brunswickwintermarket.net<\/a>
@brunswickwintermarket<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CATERER<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

WINNER
Trillium Caterers<\/a>
An elevated catering, bartending, and event coordinating experience, focused on sophisticated recipes made with top-quality ingredients.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n
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What is your most ordered item?<\/strong>
Heirloom tomato and burrata salad with pickled shallots and nasturtium. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

62 Little River Dr., Belfast | 207.338.5080
trilliumcaterers.com<\/a>
@trilliumcaterers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Black Tie Company<\/strong>
1 Union Wharf, Portland | 207.762.6665
theblacktieco.com<\/a>
@theblacktiecompany<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bread and Butter Catering Company
<\/strong>73 Main St., South Portland | 207.808.0573
breadandbuttercompany.com<\/a>
@breadandbutterco<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bar Harbor Catering Company
<\/strong>367 State Highway 3, Bar Harbor | 207.801.9382
bhcaterco.com<\/a>
@bhcaterco<\/p>\n\n\n\n

S+P Plant Based Cooking<\/strong>
72 Parris St., Portland | 207.558.2580
sp-foods.com<\/a>
@sandpplantbasedcooking<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ICE CREAM + GELATO<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

WINNER
Gelato Fiasco<\/a>
Italian-style gelato and sorbet made with local ingredients to produce bold, inventive flavors.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n
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What is your most unusual ingredient?
<\/strong>Mascarpone cheese is one of the most unusual and surprising ingredients, at least among our most popular flavors. Mascarpone Pistachio Caramel Gelato is our second most ordered flavor, and it has our fresh cream base mixed with mascarpone cheese. The mascarpone makes it remarkably rich and creamy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

74 Maine St., Brunswick | 207.607.4262
425 Fore St., Portland | 207.699.4314
gelatofiasco.com<\/a>
@gelatofiasco<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fielder\u2019s Choice<\/strong>
680 Minot Ave., Auburn | 207.786.4403 339
Odin Rd., Bangor | 207.922.2836 271
Bath Rd., Brunswick | 207.406.4955
937 Western Ave., Manchester | 207.622.4401
156 Saco Ave., Old Orchard Beach | 207.934.4402
637 Sabattus Rd. Sabattus| 207.375.4400
fielderschoiceicecream.com<\/a>
@fielderschoiceicecream<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Red\u2019s Dairy Freeze<\/strong>
167 Cottage Rd., South Portland | 207.799.7506
redsdairyfreeze.com<\/a>
@redsdairyfreeze<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Parlor Ice Cream Co.<\/strong>
Biddeford
theparloricecreamco.com<\/a>
@parloricecreamco<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sticky Sweet<\/strong>
119 Cumberland Ave., Portland
stickysweetmaine.com<\/a>
@stickysweetmaine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CANDY STORE<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

WINNER
Granite Hall Store<\/a>
A historic, coastal gift shop offering ice cream and penny candy in an old-timey setting.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n
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What is your most unusual item?
<\/strong>Licorice chalk (wax bottles and satellite wafers are also strange but popular candies!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9 Back Shore Rd., Round Pond | 207.529.5864
granitehallstore.com<\/a>
@granitehallstore<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Old Port Candy Co.<\/strong>
422 Fore St., Portland | 207.772.0600
oldportcandyco.com<\/a>
@oldportcandy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chocolate Shoppe at Merkaba Sol
<\/strong>223 Water St., Augusta | 207.922.9916
merkabasol.com<\/a>
@merkaba_sol<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Haven\u2019s Candies<\/strong>
87 County Rd., Westbrook | 207.772.1557
havenscandies.com<\/a>
@havenscandies<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Candy Hollow<\/strong>
856 Kennedy Memorial Dr., Oakland | 207.716.1561
facebook.com\/candyhollowshoppe<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\t\t

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