2013 Visitor's Guide

You can’t walk down the street in Portland without bumping into several ways to treat your taste buds, which is why Maine Foodie Tours now offers culinary walking and trolley tours, so you can sample delectable foods while getting a behind-the-scenes look at the craft makers and their industry. Maine is synonymous with lobster and you can have it any way you like — steamed with butter and corn, in rich chowder or bisque, or packed into a toasted roll. Certainly indulge in the succulent crustacean but also experi- ence the new tastes of Maine seafood. In affiliation with organizations such as the Gulf of Maine Research Institute and the Maine Aquaculture Associa- tion, Maine chefs have the luxury of

working directly with local harvesters to provide the freshest products while knowing they are featuring abundant, under-utilized, and responsibly har- vested seafood. This partnership has provided new seafood products for our menus, opportunities for diners to learn new ways to prepare delicious dishes, and needed resources for our fishermen, all the while jointly working to create a more sustainable fisheries industry. The aromas of fresh-roasted coffee and tangy hops accompany you as you stroll throughout the area. Whether you come primarily for the beautiful scenery or for the fabulous food, you’ll enjoy both once you arrive — often at the same time!

Photos Left to Right, Top to Bottom: Michael Rawlings- Sekunda, Two Fat Cats Bakery, Ted Axelrod (both food and wine shots), Bite Into Maine

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