If You Grew Up In Maine, You Definitely Love These 11 Classic Dishes
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If you grew up in Maine, you’ve been nourished by the family, friends, and loved ones with whom you’ve been surrounded. You’ve no doubt also had your soul fed by the beauty of our outdoors as well. While all that is great, let’s cut to the chase. The best kind of Maine nourishment comes in the form of our awesome food! These classic Maine foods were probably a mainstay in your household. If you loved these, let us know in the comments!
This breakfast staple is sort of like a pancake, but they're made of buckwheat and feel much more Maine than a regular old boring pancake. They come from Acadia but have become a breakfast staple in many homes throughout the state.
Historians will tell you that the Maine Italian is named after the nationality of the inventor, not the actual country. Legend has it, back in 1902, in a little shop in Portland, Giovanni Amato created the sandwich by cutting one of his loaves lengthwise and piling it with ham, turkey, herbs and other deliciousness. Today's Maine Italians are still piled high with ham, peppers, American cheese, sliced pickles, tomatoes, onion, and olives. For an out of state dose, call Amato's. They have an assemble at home version! Check out Derosier's for a great Italian in Freeport!
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There's truly no better Maine snack!
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A real slice of Maine blueberry pie is made with wild blueberries, which means you're going to have to wait for summer for the fresh kind. For some real fun, make a slice yourself! Start by hiking Blueberry Mountain.
If you're expecting sweet beans when you take a bite of this Maine staple, you'll be very surprised. They might look like the baked beans you get in the South, but these are very, very Maine. And, they go hand in hand with...
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If you want to make a real classic Maine meal, steam this bread in a can and serve alongside the beans. We've heard you can now BUY the bread in the can. Oh, how times have changed.
This one is pretty specific, but there's something really classic about biting into a buttery lobster roll surrounded by your pals. The one at Red's Eats is pretty good, but shop around. Maine is full of great options! Click here for a listing of some of our favorites.
This one pot dish is typically made with brisket, ham or corned beef along with cabbage and carrots. Best of all, it'll keep you warm and cozy throughout the winter.
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This burger might not be found on a list of traditional Maine foods, but it's still a classic! Piled high with cheese, pickles, tomatoes, lettuce, and onions along with a hearty slather of mustard, mayonnaise, and ketchup, over the years, this has become a true Maine dish. Try it at The Owls Head General Store: 2 South Shore Drive, Owls Head / 207-596-6038.
Add these to anything you're eating and you can count it as a "classic" Maine meal. Cook 'em up lots of different ways and if you're really ambitious you can go searching for them yourself. Just make sure to get out there in June and know you might have to go off the beaten path for the best ones.
You might not have been able to dig into this at your family's kitchen table, but we still think it's a classic! Head to Millinocket to get yourself a Trail Burger, then dig into the Summit Sundae challenge. Finish it and you'll get to add your name to the list of champs and go home with a t-shirt, bumper sticker, and the bowl! Visit them at 210 Penobscot Avenue, Millinocket / (207) 723-6720
Do we love Maine food? You best your biscuits we do! Speaking of biscuits, the ones in this Biddeford shop might be the best in Maine!
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