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Hot Diggity.

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

Wasses Hot Dogs, Rockland, Maine.

What started as way for Keith Wasse to pay for college in 1972, has turned into a classic Maine tradition.

Wasses Hot Dogs, Rockland, Maine.

His midcoast hot dog stands offer a simple menu and simple prices.

Wasses Hot Dogs, Rockland, Maine.

He gave up on college, but has earned a Phd in Classic Hot Dog. (Which just might be much more valuable than many other high priced degrees!)

Wasses Hot Dogs, Rockland, Maine.

So get in line for one of life’s best simple pleasures, hot off the griddle in Rockland, Maine (or in Belfast in Reny’s parking lot.)

Wasses Hot Dogs, Rockland, Maine.

Wasses Hot Dogs, 2 North Main Street, Rockland, ME 04841, and in the Reny’s parking lot in Belfast at the intersection of Routes 1 & 3.

Here’s their facebook page.


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Duckfat’s good for you.

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

Duckfat, Portland, Maine.

Good for your soul, good for your appetite, especially if you’ve eaten at Duckfat in Portland.

And perhaps even good for your health. According to D’Artagnan, duck fat’s low in saturated fat and has a good mix of poly and monosaturated fats. So it’s more like olive oil than butter.

Duckfat, Portland, Maine.

Duckfat, the restaurant, is the baby of Rob Evans, the James Beard award winning chef of the famous Hugo’s, just down the street.

Duckfat, Portland, Maine.

Evans moved to Portland in 2000 after working at The French Laundry in Napa for the talented Thomas Keller, and at the Inn at Little Washington.

Duckfat, Portland, Maine.

Duckfat has a simple menu and features what could be the very best Belgian fries this side of the pond.

Duckfat, Portland, Maine.

Here’s one dressed up in the truffle ketchup.

Across the street from Duckfat, Portland, Maine.

If you sit at the two tiny tables outside, you’ll have a view of the Jordan Meats factory, which is being torn down for a new condo developoment. (This was taken before the recent fire.)

Duckfat, Portland, Maine.

Duckfat is tiny but chock full of delicious.

Duckfat, 43 Middle Street, Portland, ME 04101, 207-774-8080

How to get there –> is here.

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Connecting the Dots.

Friday, March 26th, 2010

Dots, Lincolnville Beach, Maine.

From the road, you’d never guess what’s inside this very plain building in Lincolnville Beach, near the Islesboro ferry.

Dots, Lincolnville Beach, Maine.

Even the sign doesn’t give you a clear idea, other than you can pick up a cup of coffee and something to eat.

Dots, Lincolnville Beach, Maine.

So you’re in for a wonderful surprise!

Dots, Lincolnville Beach, Maine.

Dot’s Market is a fabulous new foodie resource in Midcoast Maine. It’s named in honor of the grandmother of the owner, Melissa Carr. And they both appear to like the iconic retro candy.

Dots, Lincolnville Beach, Maine.

Melissa’s mother, just happens to be the very talented woman who pioneered the well-loved Market Basket in Rockport on Route One and 90.

Dots, Lincolnville Beach, Maine.

Dot’s is packed with personality and great food. Plus a very nice selection of beer and wine.

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There’s plenty of parking in front, and lots of room inside for the lines that will ultimately form this summer. So go now!

Dots, Lincolnville Beach, Maine.

And refresh your pantry.

Dots, Lincolnville Beach, Maine.

Or pick up fresh ingredients for a tasty picnic on Islesboro, or to complete that recipe you found in an old Gourmet magazine, or just join your friends for a fun lunch.

Dots, Lincolnville Beach, Maine.

Dots, Lincolnville Beach, Maine.But watch out, you’ll be tempted by all the goodies sprinkled across the huge front counter.

Dots, Lincolnville Beach, Maine.Dots, Lincolnville Beach, Maine.

And take your time perusing before you place your order. You don’t want to miss anything.

Dots, Lincolnville Beach, Maine.

Dot’s Market – 2457 Atlantic Highway, Lincolnville, ME 04849, (just before, or after, the turn to the Islesboro Ferry) 207-706-7922

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Hot tomatoes.

Thursday, August 20th, 2009

Tomatoes are finally in at Chase's Daily in Belfast

We’ve been waiting much longer than usual for the tomatoes to ripen due to our soggy July!

Greens at Chase's Daily in Belfast.

Cabbage heads at Chase's Daily in Belfast.

Turnips are in at Chase's Daily in Belfast.

Sunflowers at Chase's Daily in Belfast.

Chases’s Daily is packed these days with all their lovely produce, cheeses, baked goods, flowers, and people.

Chase’s Daily, 96 Main St., Belfast, Maine, 207-338-0555.

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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.


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