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Where to buy Nutella in Maine.

Tuesday, August 10th, 2010

Micucci Deli, Portland, Maine

This classic Italian Deli was started by Leo & Iris Micucci in 1950 on Middle Street in Portland.

Micucci Deli, Portland, Maine

The business catered mostly to what was at the time, Portland’s “Little Italy.”

Micucci

Mr. Micucci was one of the first to supply Maine’s pizza shops, which included Angelone’s in Portland, Luiggi’s in Lewiston and Pat’s Pizza in Orono.

Micucci Deli, Portland, Maine

The ‘Sicilian Slab’ that can be found in the back of the shop gets rave reviews, even on Yelp.

Micucci Deli, Portland, Maine

And anyone who has spent anytime in Italy will be happy to find all the tasty items most Americans haven’t yet discovered.

Micucci Deli, Portland, Maine

Micucci Deli, Portland, Maine

It’s only steps from Duckfat, and just down the street from Hugo’s. Foodies should love this neighborhood.

Micucci Deli, Portland, Maine

Micucci’s Grocery, 45 India Street, Portland, ME 04101, (207) 775-1854

Micucci Wholesale Foods, 961 Riverside Street, Portland, ME 04103, (207) 797-7573, (800) MICUCCI, Fax: (207) 797-4103

Here’s the website.


Hot = Ice Cream.

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009

Hot summer sunrise.

An orange sunrise naturally leads to a hot day. And a hot day eventually leads to ice cream.

We’ve had a very soggy and cool July, but August is providing just the right ambience for that icy treat.

The popular Roadfood web site has rated The Best Ice Cream in New England. Just to get listed is a great recommendation. And we’d like you to know that Maine did very well in the results, especially Sanford –

Epic Rating, World Class:

Shaw’s Ridge Farm, Sanford — Map

Tubby’s, Wayne — Map

Worth traveling across state lines:

Round Top, Damariscotta — Map

The Camden Cone serves Roundtop –

Ice cream on a hot day in Camden.

Camden Cones.

Brown’s, York Beach — Map

Toot’s, North Yarmouth – Map

Worth traveling several hours:

Shain’s, Sanford– Map

Smiling Hill Farm, Westbrook — Map

The Daily Scoop, Kennebunk —  Map

Worth it if you’re in the area:

Beals, Portland —  Map

Dorman’s Dairy Cream, Thomaston —  Map

The Chowhound web site has lots of interesting chats about food. Here’s one on an Ice Cream trip through Maine.

And The MaineMaven asked for, and got, lots of comments on her Maine Ice Cream post. Fun to read.

Camden Cone lineup.

Maine is the perfect place to savor classic summer activities. An ice cream cone is required.

Please comment and add your favorites.