The New York Times called out desserts from Franciska in Portland and at McLoons in South Thomaston in their list of the 14 Best Restaurant Desserts We Ate Across the U.S. in 2025. The NYT called out the Dulce de Leche Flan at Franciska and Blueberry Bread Pudding at McLoons.
In Argentina, flan is typically served with a spoonful of caramel-scented dulce de leche on top. At this tiny Argentine spot, the dulce de leche is incorporated directly into the flan, sharpening the eggy custard with a toasty, burnt-sugar tang.
Vine Pair has included Argenta Brewing in their list of the 26 Best New Breweries of 2025.
Instead of a slew of New England IPAs — the region’s signature beer style — he brews his favorite lager styles, tapping no more than three at a time. But it was Dunlap’s humble, approachable presence on TikTok that made Maine, and the national beer scene, take notice. Upon opening Argenta, Dunlap posted confessional videos about the hard realities of running a small brewery, and the honesty resonated.