#Food tours in maine full

At Terra Optima, the owner, Cheryl Denz, came in from her morning farm chores to make up a special batch of savory popovers with sausage made from pigs she’d raised. On June 13, Maine Foodie Tours launched Rockland’s first walking tour taking eight people all around to a number of downtown establishments for a walk-talk-and-taste. “It’s talking with chefs and food producers about the farm-to-table and ocean-to-table process, locally produced beer and locally grown grapes for wine.”

“It’s more than just tastings,” added Robin McIntosh, the Rockland tour manager. “There is a lot of culinary history to share that is truly fun and it’s very exciting to showcase their talents with our new tours in town.' 'Rockland lays claim to the creation of the lobster roll, the first ‘coffee break’ and and the hole in the donut,” said Laskey. Pamela Laskey, the director of Maine Foodie Tours which operates in Portland, Kennebunkport, and Bar Harbor, decided to open a new branch in Rockland this summer. Tune in to 98.1 FM WXNZ world radio, a project of the Wesserunsett Arts Council.ROCKLAND-Ten years ago, negative Trip Advisor reviews were stating about Rockland: “There’s nothing to do here.”Ĭut to the present, when Rockland has been named “Best Small Town for Food” in The Huffington Post, as well as on CNN as one of “America’s Coolest Small Towns.” Numerous articles have lauded its revived downtown scene, particularly focusing on Rockland’s food and culture. Have a listen to WXNZ Hooskow Radio, the community radio station that operates out of our building. Yarns include natural fibers, wool, alpaca, angora, mohair, silk, cotton, hemp, linen, and more. Stop in Crooked Face Creamery for a rich, creamy wheel of Amy’s award-winning cold-smoked ricotta or aged gouda, handcrafted with high quality whole Jersey milk.Ĭheck out Happyknits, purveyors of knitting and crocheting supplies. The cafe features wood-fired pizza, homemade biscuits, Maine craft beers, and seasonally available local food made from scratch.

#Food tours in maine full

If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch at in our Dry Goods Store, where you’ll find our full array of products, Maine made goods, cookbooks, bakeware, and unique gifts.Įnjoy a meal at The Miller’s Table, our cafe at Maine Grains, which showcases our wholesome, freshly-milled grains and a gorgeous copper topped wood fired oven made by Skowhegan’s own, Maine Wood Heat. The Miller’s Table Café & Dry Goods Shop entrance is on the south side of the building. We are located at 42 Court St, Skowhegan ME, right behind Hight Chevrolet. The mill can be very warm or very cold, depending on the time of year. Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes.

We understand that not everyone can make this journey! It can be a workout. ***We will be climbing up/down flights of stairs 6+ times during the tour. Please refrain from wearing dangly earrings and loose clothing, tie back long hair, wear comfy shoes (we’ll be climbing stairs), and feel free to look but please don’t touch the equipment. We are a food producing facility & you’ll be venturing near machinery. Please be aware that your safety is our priority. Note the time of your tour and be sure to arrive a few minutes early.Ī tour guide will meet you in The Miller’s Table Café at the time of your tour, but please wait to purchase that cup of coffee or scone until afterward, as, food and drink is prohibited from food production spaces. Please use the sign-up form to let us know you’ll be joining us for a tour.