Category: Maine

New food and dining developments are taking place all across Maine. Here are some recent updates to keep you in the know:

• Lewiston coffee roaster Crouse House (website, facebook, instagram) has leased space at 291 Lisbon Street (above) where they plan to open a cafe. They’ve launched a $20k Kickstarter campaign to help fund the buildout of the space and have already received $3,315 in pledges from 17 people. “We have a deep conviction that in this moment, in our city, change happens when people are willing to invest in the places and communities they want to see thrive. We believe in the future of downtown, and we believe that creating a place where people can gather, connect, and feel at home is one small but meaningful way we can help build that future.” Visit the campaign page for additional information.
• Maine Grains in Skowhegan is collaborating with Colby College to open an outpost of their Miller’s Table restaurant on the college’s Waterville campus in early 2027. “Located at the intersection of Runnals Walk and Cotter Drive on the ground floor of the Charlie Bassett House in Colby’s new residential complex, The Miller’s Table at Colby will bring Maine-grown food, warm hospitality, and a strong sense of place to the heart of campus.”
• The Portsmouth Herald reports that Perkins Cove-based Foot Bridge Lobster (facebook, instagram) is opening a second location in Kittery in the space formerly occupied by Definitive Brewing. “In the spring of 2027, Foot Bridge Lobster will open a second location at the Kittery Outlets, across from the Kittery Trading Post and Bob’s Clam Hut at 318 Route 1 — and this new spot will offer indoor seating and stay open year‑round.”
• The Press Herald reports that a new bar and brewery called Old Orchard Brewing (website, instagram) has opened in Old Orchard Beach in the space formerly occupied by Lone Pine. They’re located at 32 East Grand Avenue and are open daily 3 – 8 pm and until 9 pm on Friday and Saturday.
• Joe Robbins will be the guest chef for a 4-course Native American Heritage Celebration Dinner taking place on November 21st at the Wabanaki Health and Wellness Center in Bangor.
• Back River Bistro in Wiscasset is closing. Their last day in business will be October 30th. Their announcement reads in part, “As our family continues to grow, with our next child joining us in January, we’ve made the difficult decision to close this chapter and see what the future has in store for our family. While closing Back River is bittersweet, we are excited for what comes next and incredibly grateful for everything that brought us here. There is so much we will miss, but more than anything, we will miss the people who made this place what it became.”
• Eartha Cafe (facebook, instagram) has opened in Yarmouth in the space formerly occupied by Magno Terra Cafe serving breakfast and lunch with coffee, smoothies, salads, soups and sandwiches.
• The Boston Globe has published an interview with Erin French from The Lost Kitchen.
• Mainebiz has published a feature article on Northern Maine Kolache Company (website, facebook, instagram) in Van Buren. “Northern Maine Kolache drives customers from across the region with its scratch-made kolaches and other pastries. Social media helps introduce the bakery to customers who might not otherwise make the trip to the area. Ayotte said the online exposure has helped the bakery attract customers from Bangor, southern Maine and New Hampshire.”
• Oxbow Brewing is holding a dinner series at their location in Oxford this winter each 4-course dinner themed to the cuisine of a different country: Belgium in November, Japan in January and Italy in February.
• Wandering Lost and Hungry has published a field report from the Kittery Wine Bar.
• As previously reported, Bold Coast Spirits in Oxford has released a new product, a lobster vodka.

The Maine Food Map is our statewide dining guide with a list of 122 coffee shops, bars, restaurants, bakeries, cafes, and other food and dining businesses from across Maine’s 16 counties.

New food and dining developments are taking place all across Maine. Here are some recent updates to keep you in the know:

• James Hatch and Susan Schiro have announced they’re closing Home Kitchen Cafe (above left). Their last day in business will be October 18th. The Rockland restaurant launched on February 24, 2009. “This place has always been about more than food. It’s been about doing things the right way, every single day. From scratch cooking to genuine hospitality, we set a standard for ourselves and worked hard to live up to it. This is not a post we ever thought we would make, but in today’s world, maintaining our level of quality has become increasingly challenging. Like many in our industry, we’ve faced a growing struggle to find and keep the skilled, dedicated team needed to consistently deliver the experience our customers expect and deserve. Rather than compromise what Home Kitchen Cafe stands for, we feel it’s the right time to step away.” For additional reporting, see this article from the Midcoast Villager.
• The owners of Corner Bar (above right) in Rangeley have announced they’re closing. Their last day in business will be Saturday. “We can’t thank you all enough for such a wonderful time in our lives, to be able to work as a family in our sweet little town. We are excited to celebrate it all, for one last time, all week long and hoping for all the hugs and your favorite Corner Bar memories shared.”
• Scientific American magazine has published an article entitled How apple detectives solved the mystery of an ancient tree—and rewrote the history of fruit “He plugged the data from a Maine sample coded AMHO-504 into a spreadsheet tool that would compare it against his collection. Then he sat back, agape. High up in the continental pedigree the entire DNA fingerprint matched a predicted empty space. The Maine team had found a living lost progenitor to hundreds of varieties—a tree that had been contributing its characteristics to American apples for hundreds of years.”
• The 2nd Annual Maine Bagel-Off will be taking place on October 24th in Wiscasset. A dozen Maine bagel bakeries have already been signed up to participate including Spark, Scratch, Knead & Nosh, Dutchman’s and Gemini. See this article from the Boothbay Register for additional reporting.
• An article entitled A Chef of Two Cities about The Alna Store is included in the newly released issue 4 of Tomato Tomato. “The Alna Store can also throw visitors for a loop, Ludwig says. It’s more than a gas station–style rest stop, as some expect it to be, yet less polished than the fine-dining destination others imagine from its national acclaim. It’s just a “funky general store,” Ludwig says, and “the vast majority of folks who sit down and give us a chance fall somewhat in love.” “
• A new coffee shop called Grounded Coffee (facebook) recently opened in Boothbay. They serve a menu of baked goods, breakfast sandwiches and other treats. They’re sourcing their coffee from Coffee on the Porch in Camden. For additional reporting see this article in the Boothbay Register.
• The Bangor Daily News has published a report on The Fireheart Tavern (website, facebook, instagram), a bookstore bar under construction on Main Street in Bangor. “Customers will be able to browse both used and new books, and the bar serving cocktails, mocktails, wine and beer will double as a cafe counter with specialty coffee, matcha and chai. The store will offer books and events for a wide variety of genres, with a particular emphasis on fantasy.”
• Brunswick Wine Week (website, facebook, instagram) is taking place November 9th through the 15th. It will feature, wine tastings, wine classes, wine dinners, and chances to meet local sommeliers.
• The Maine Sunday Telegram has published a 3 star review of The Biergarten in Skowhegan.
• The Haunted Mill Ball 2026 is taking place October 31 at the Run of the Mill in Saco. “Departing from standard Halloween costume parties, The Haunted Mill Ball: Night Shift invites guests to step directly inside an environmental, story-driven horror mystery inspired by immersive theater productions and engaging all 5 senses. Upon arrival, attendees receive authentic cardstock time cards to “punch in”, triggering an active investigation across the venue to uncover the century-old mystery of the Blackwood Mill Disaster and the ghostly presence that continues to haunt the mill.”
• The Veggies to Table Harvest Dinner is taking place October 17th at The Contented Sole in New Harbor.
• BiddoFoodies has published field reports from Xota Brewing in Waterboro and Polar Plug Ice Cream in East Waterboro.
• The Hungry Mainer has published field reports from Baker’s Bench in Westbrook and Pizza by Alex in Biddeford.
• Wandering Lost and Hungry has published a field report from Papou’s Pita in Biddeford.

The Maine Food Map is our statewide dining guide with a list of 123 coffee shops, bars, restaurants, bakeries, cafes, and other food and dining businesses from across Maine’s 16 counties.

New food and dining developments are taking place all across Maine. Here are some recent updates to keep you in the know:

• A new restaurant called The Mustard Public House (website, facebook) has opened at 1420 Long Plains Road in Buxton in the building formerly occupied by Oak and Ember. The menu includes dishes like smoked wings, Caesar salad, burnt ends chili, burgers, spaghetti and meatballs, and warm bourbon apple crisp. They’re open Thursday through Monday, 4 – 10 pm.
• The Lewiston cocktail bar Sonder & Dram (facebook) has reopened under new ownership. Davinci’s Eatery owner Craig Tribuno took over the space in June—the original version of the business closed a year earlier. The menu (see below) includes house and classic cocktails, beer, wine, nonalcoholic drinks and dishes like tacos, grilled cheese, pulled pork sandwiches, seared tuna and truffle fries. Sonder & Dram will be open Friday and Saturday, 4 – 11 pm. They’re located at 12 Ash Street.
• Rift Arcade (website, facebook, instagram) has reopened in Biddeford at their new location at 5 Washington Street. Their menu includes pizza bagels, mac and cheese, hot dogs, sandwiches and snacks like pretzel bites and mozzarella sticks. They serve cocktails, mocktails, beer and wine.
• The Press Herald has published an article about Maine Canned Fish (website), a new business that’s a collaboration between Erika Colby from Anoche and Joshua Scher. “The factory in Topsham is located in the former Hancock Lobster Facility. Maine Canned Fish began its 20 month build-out in fall 2024. It is the first new seafood canning factory in the state in over 50 years.”
• A new restaurant called The Kingtide (website, facebook) is under development and expected to open this March in Freeport. Owners Rick and Tatiana Boyd are taking over the Lobster Cooker space (shown above) at 38 Main Street. The Kingtide menu is still under development but expected to offer a broad assortment of dishes that make use of locally sourced ingredients and taps into Rick Boyd’s Southern heritage as well as globally-inspired flavors and techniques. The Boyds also operate Rambler Irish Bistro in Yarmouth. The Lobster Cooker will remain open through October 31st. The owners shared, “We have appreciated the support of our local community, the many partners we have had to help spread word our delicious food & the many, many families that made us part of their trip to Maine every year! Thank you all for great run!”
• The Portsmouth Herald has reported that Exeter-based Ani’s Bakery Cafe (website, facebook, instagram) is planning to open a second location in Wells. It will be located at 175 Depot Road and will be opening on October 11th.
• The Bowdoin Orient has published an article about Paolo’s, an Italian restaurant that opened earlier this year in Brunswick. “Paolo’s, named after Jeremy Kratzer’s late grandfather Paul Macher, fittingly built its menu around the comforts of the home.”
• Aragosta on Deer Isle is holding a Champagne dinner on October 22nd in colaboration with Victorieux Champagne.  The New York Times recently featured a recipe from Aragosta chef Devin Finigan’s new book A Kitchen on Goose Cove.
• Chez Rosa in Kennebunk is holding a Fall Harvest Brunch on Sunday October 11th.
• The Lewiston Sun Journal reports that the Court Street location of Nutty Netties in Auburn closed on Sunday.
• The Press Herald has published a report on teenager Charlie Heeley and her South Portland business The Little Crumb Bakery.
• The Kennebec Journal has published an update on Plum Bakery (instagram) which Kristen Lamontagne has under construction in Gardiner.
• As previously reported, the bakery cafe Mère (website, instagram) has opened for business in Cumberland. They’re open daily 7 am – 7 pm.

The Maine Food Map is our statewide dining guide with a list of 123 coffee shops, bars, restaurants, bakeries, cafes, and other food and dining businesses from across Maine’s 16 counties.

New food and dining developments are taking place all across Maine. Here are some recent updates to keep you in the know:

• Harvest Moon Deli (website, facebook, instagram) has leased a 1,450 sq ft space at 245 Center Street in Auburn where they plan to open a new location. Harvest Moon already operates in Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Newport, Augusta and Waterville. They hope to launch the 32-seat Auburn deli in late 2026 or early in 2027 and will be serving the same menu of soups, salads and sandwiches as their other shops.
• A regional TED conference, TEDxCoopersMills (website, facebook, instagram), is taking place on October 18th in the Midcoast. The speakers list includes chefs Paolo Laboa from Solo Italiano in Portland and Melissa Kelly from Primo in Rockland, Sadia Crosby from OystHERS Sea Farm in Georgetown, and Anson Biller from Full Fork Farm in China. Tickets are now on sale.
• The Portland Pie Company in Westbrook (photo above) has closed. Friday was their last day in business. “For the past 20 years, Westbrook has been much more than a restaurant location to us. It has been part of the Portland Pie Company family. We’ve watched families grow, welcomed longtime regulars week after week, celebrated milestones with you, worked alongside local businesses and organizations, and made countless memories within these walls. To everyone who has walked through our doors over the past two decades: thank you.”
• Color Field Coffee (website, facebook, instagram) is planning to launch a second coffee shop in Edgecomb this spring. It will feature “eclectic art, velvet settees, a record player, [and] long barn tables”. It will be located in an historic post and beam barn adjacent to the owners other business Down East Garry. They shared that “visitors can enjoy coffee and relax in both the barn and the farmhouse, and they are welcome to walk the gardens or vineyard as well.” Stay tuned for additional details early next year. The first Color Field Coffee is located in East Boothbay.
• The Bowdoin Orient has published an article about Knead & Nosh which is owned by a member of the Class of 1992.
• The Lincoln County News has published an article about the Maine Ocean Buzz Coffee House (instagram) in Wiscasset.
• The Lewiston Sun Journal published a report on Mel’s Hilltop Restaurant in Poland. It’s located at the Poland Spring Resort property. ‘ The 19th hole at the resort is Mel’s Hilltop Restaurant, where a full bar and restaurant await anyone who wants to come in and enjoy the view, as well as some different menu choices from Executive Chef Robert Gushue. “I put things out to see what they like. So, we’ve been doing wild game burgers, smash burgers. I’ve done camel. People loved it.” ‘
• Rafael Zimmerman will be the guest chef for Pachamanca on September 29th. The dinner is a collaboration with the Biddeford arts organization Subcircle. “Pachamanca is an ancient Andean way of cooking, pacha meaning earth and manca meaning cooking pot. It is our way of giving thanks to mother earth, pachamama. The cooking is done in an underground oven called a huatia, made from fire heated stones layered with meats and vegetables,, wrapped in herbs and banana leaves before finally being sealed in and let cook for a couple of hours.”
• The Green Ladle (website, facebook, instagram) culinary program in Lewiston is holding an open house on October 3rd.
• The Kennebec Valley Community College is offering a 7-week bartending training class in Waterville taking place in October and November.
• Taverna Khione in Brunswick is holding a set of beer and wine dinners in October and November.
• The ice cream and candy shop Wilsun’s (instagram) under construction in Kittery has published and update. They’re hoping to open in the first week of October.

The Maine Food Map is our statewide dining guide with a list of 123 coffee shops, bars, restaurants, bakeries, cafes, and other food and dining businesses from across Maine’s 16 counties.

New food and dining developments are taking place all across Maine. Here are some recent updates to keep you in the know:

• The owners of Swell Nitro Coffee in Saco have launched a new business called Down Town Market by Swell (instagram) in the adjacent space to their coffee shop where they sell “local goods sourced primarily from Maine and other parts of New England think cheese, pasta, pickles, jams, salsa, chips maple syrup, cookies, protein bites and more”. The breakfast and lunch menu includes breakfast sandwiches and burritos, salads and lunchtime wraps and subs. The hours will be Wednesday through Sunday 7 am – 3 pm. See this field report from Frannie Eats Maine for a look inside.
• The New York Times has published a Midcoast edition of the 36 Hours travel series. It highlights The View bar, Salt Wharf, Franny’s, Camden Cone, 8 Bells, Buttermilk Kitchen, First Fig, Bleeker & Greer, Sammy’s Deluxe, Newty’s and The Causeway.
• Rosemont Market has announced plans to move their Yarmouth store to 108 Main Street (above left). The new market is under construction and expected to open in 2027. The space is 50% larger than the current location.
• The Lincoln County News has published an article about Brill’s Bakery (above right) which opened for business On September 5th in Wiscasset. Brill’s Bakery (instagram) is located at 27 Summer Street and will be open Saturdays and Sundays, 8 am – 2 pm.
• A new food truck called Emma Lou’s Bakery (website, facebook, instagram) recently launched. You can find them serving a menu of cinnamon rolls, breakfast sandwiches and coffee at the Camp Ellis Pier in Saco.
• The Press Herald reports that Magno Terra Cafe has temporarily closed after plans to relocate to the former Fresh Approoach space in the West End fell through.
• Bandaloop has served their last meal. The Portsmouth Herald reported earlier this year that the restaurant is under contract. The new owners are expected to be opening a new business at the building in Arundel.
• Eating Through the Seacoast has published a field report from the Devil’s Half Acre Beer Garden in Blue Hill.
• The Quoddy Times reports that Eastport’s only grocery store, the R&M IGA, has closed.
• The Bangor Daily News published an article about the new owners of the Lake Road Grocery (facebook) in New Canada. The BDN also has a report about Hey Sailor in Searsport “A popular Searsport restaurant and bar that has anchored the coastal town’s downtown revival in recent years abruptly went dark this week, prompting online speculation about its future. Hey Sailor! was not open during its regular hours Friday and its official internet pages have disappeared.”
• Artist and forager Rachel Alexandrou will be leading an edible plant walk at  Gilsland Farm in Falmouth on September 21st.
• Crouse House Coffee in Lewiston, Tandem Coffee, and Milk & Honey Cafe in Windham are working together to hold a latte art competition on September 24th, 5:30 – 8 pm.
• Natalie’s restaurant in Camden and Browne Trading are collaborating on a 6-course caviar dinner taking place September 25th.
• The Maine Fermentation Fair is taking place in Waterville on October 17th.
• The Rad Roots Harvest Celebration is taking place in Lewiston on October 2nd. “This annual harvest meal and festival will showcase local farm fresh food alongside the local work being done to build and connect Lewiston and Auburn to a sustainable and thriving local food system. Come for the meal, stay for the food tastings, zine making, face painting- kids activities, music and more!”
• As previously reported, Magnus on Water has earned a second pin from The Pinnacle Guide—a rigorous international program that evaluates and rates cocktails bars. The Biddeford bar and restaurant is one of just 61 establishments worldwide in the Outstanding double pin category along with peers in London, Paris, Mexico City, Hong Kong, Athens, Los Angeles, New York and other cities.
• As previously reported, Sai Guntaka and business partner Jim Baldi have leased a space in South Portland where they plan to open a Italian restaurant called Il Forno (facebook, instagram)

The Maine Food Map is our statewide dining guide with a list of 123 coffee shops, bars, restaurants, bakeries, cafes, and other food and dining businesses from across Maine’s 16 counties.

New food and dining developments are taking place all across Maine. Here are some recent updates to keep you in the know:

• Brill’s Bakery (instagram) in Wiscasset is set to open on Saturday. It is located at 27 Summer Street. On opening day the father and daughter team of Emily Clark and Steve Brill  plan to sell sourdough breads (Khorasan, molasses oat porridge, ancient grains, and rye/wheat), Japanese milk bread, whoopie pies, sticky buns, cinnamon buns, checkerboard shortbread, chocolate chip cookies, coffee cake, and cream-filled chocolate cupcakes. They’ll be open 8 am – 2 pm on opening day, and moving forward will be open Friday through Sunday 8 am – 2 pm.
• Sean Patrick Harrington, the owner of Swallowtail Farm & Creamery, is launching a coffee shop called Snug (instagram) in the village of Coopers Mills. Their opening day will be September 13th. Snug is serving espresso-based drinks and percolated coffee using house-roasted beans as well as tea from Tern, baked goods from Solo Pane, a Maine eggs and potatoes breakfast and other options made with house made Swallowtail yogurt. The space will also include a market selling Swalltail products, pantry provisions like fermented vegetables and tinned fish, packaged beverages Maine-made housewares, Icelandic wool blankets and sheepskins, and household goods from Sweden and France. It’s located at 98 Main Street in Whitefield and will be open daily 6:30 am – 1 pm.
• Primo and Your Maine Concierge are collaborating on MeatBrawl. The competition will bring together chefs from 14 restaurants and food trucks to decide who has the best meat balls in Maine. Taking part are Salvatore’s, Crooked Spoon, Porcelli’s, Biergarten/Maine Grains, David’s, Ada’s, Beef Haus 207, Provender, Fusillo, The Laughing Loon, Cushnoc Cantina, Maillard Kitchen, Chaval and Young Nonna. The event will take place October 3rd at Primo in Rockland.
• Magno Terra Cafe is pausing operations indefinitely while they search for a new location. WMTW reported “The cafe’s last day in the Yarmouth location was July 17, and owner Toni Magno-Fish had plans to relocate the business to Portland…But on Wednesday, Magno-Fish revealed that she did not end up getting the new space in Portland and that the cafe would be indefinitely pausing operations until she figures out what comes next.”
• Mainebiz shared news of Plant Shoppe, a new wine bar and cafe opened by the owners of the Auxford Market (instagram) in Castine. “The Plant Shoppe, a collaboration between Charlotte Legg and Ashleigh McKenzie, combines a wine bar and cafe with a plant nursery, artisan gift shop and antiques. The venue opened in July at the corner of Sea Street and Main Street, in a space next to Auxford Market.Legg told Mainebiz that the idea was sparked by a concern about the dwindling number of places in Castine where people can gather over food and drinks.”
• The Bangor Daily News has published an article about the School Street Market (facebook, instagram) in Stonington. “An established Stonington baker has opened a new cafe-market with her adult children, bringing Eastern European and Middle Eastern flavors and a new gathering place to the island town.”
• September is the start of apple and cider season. See our Maine Apple & Cider Guide to find great orchards and heirloom apple varieties, Maine’s cider tasting rooms, apple events, and other pomological resources to help you plan a fall road-trip and enjoy all that the season has to offer.
• The BiddoFoodies have published a field report from Edelweiss Pastry Shop (website, facebook, instagram) and from a dinner by chef Jose Garces at his Biddeford media kitchen and event space Shokutsu North (website).
• In collaboration with Presente Maine, Goodfire Brewing in Freeport will be serving a Peruvian menu prepared by guest chef Maria Sanchez and Goodfire chef Ben Christie on September 18th and 19th.
• The Holy Trinity Church in Lewiston is holding their Greek Festival on September 29th.
• Four more entries have been added to the Maine Food Map: Color Field Coffee in East Boothbay (above left), Fish & Whistle in Biddeford, Bet’s Fish Fry in Boothbay (above right), The Rooting Pig in Bristol. The statewide dining guide now includes 124 restaurants, bars, bakeries, cafes and and other food and dining establishments from across all of Maine’s 16 counties.

New food and dining developments are taking place all across Maine. Here are some recent updates to keep you in the know:

• Chef Jordan Benissan has leased space in Rockport where he plans to reopen his West African restaurant Me Lon Togo (website,  instagram) on Friday August 28th. It will be located at 330 Commercial Street in the building (above) formerly occupied by Street Food 330. The restaurant’s menu “pulls from West Africa’s indigenous and colonial influences to establish [a] unique representation of West African cuisine” with dishes like Garu Fotu (manioc grits, smoked ground shrimp, and fried egg), a vegetarian Gusi Dessi stew, and a Moroccan Tagine Chicken. Benissan had previously operated Me Lon Togo in Rockland and for a time had been working to relocate the restaurant to Freeport. The dining room in Rockport can seat ~15 people and Benissan is building an outdoor seating area with room for an additional 20 customers. Me Lon Togo will be open Thursday through Sunday, 5 –11 pm.
• The Penobscot Bay Press has published a report on a new bakery in Stonington called School Street Market (facebook, instagram). “Even if you’ve never met Margie Litman, the chef/owner of School Street Market, chances are you’ve probably tasted one of her creations. Her new bakery opened its doors this month, but Litman’s pastries have lined the case at 44 North Coffee for years now.” The bakery is located at 40 School Street and is open Friday and Saturday, 9 am – 2 pm.
• Dutchman’s has been invited to compete in the 7th Annual New York BagelFest. They’re one of 25 bagel producers from around the globe participating in the event, and the only one from Maine. BagelFest is taking place on November 15th. Jeremy and Marina Kratzer launched Dutchman’s in Brunswick in 2022.
• Joe and Sue Salisbury have sold The Daily Grind (facebook) drive-thru coffee shop in Westbrook to Brianna Palmer and Carlos Ferrao.
• Chophouse Grille (website, facebook, instagram) opened for business on Friday. The new restaurant is located in the space formerly occupied by Five-O at 50 Shore Road in Ogunquit.
• The Lincoln County News interviewed Sarah and John McNeil, the owner of Odd Alewives, about their Waldoboro business and its upcoming closure. “The couple is unsure of what their next steps are but they are willing to hand the business down to a buyer willing to keep it going, Sarah McNeil said. After 10 years of renovations and building an audience, she said the property would be ready to go. She said she is also happy to stay on the farm, as she loves Waldoboro. Both she and her husband want to stay in the Midcoast, she said.”
• The Village Tavern has announced the closure of their Kennebunk restaurant. Their last day in business was August 19th.  See this article in the Portsmoth Herald for additional reporting.
• Bayley’s Seafood in Scarborough has closed. August 20th was their last day in business. “After careful consideration, we have made the very difficult decision to permanently close BSR. This has been an incredibly meaningful chapter, and we are so grateful to everyone who supported us, shared a meal with us, celebrated with us, and made memories inside these walls. We are especially thankful for the friends and customers who continued to come through our doors and support us along the way.”

The Maine Food Map is our statewide dining guide with a list of 120 coffee shops, bars, restaurants, bakeries, cafes, and other food and dining businesses from across Maine’s 16 counties.