This weekend guide to Maine’s Blue Hill Peninsula and Deer Isle covers where to eat, stay, and explore, with stops at Aragosta, Tinder Hearth, 44 North Coffee, Blue Hill Wine Shop, Sand Beach, and Settlement Quarry Preserve, plus practical tips for planning a slow, scenic coastal getaway around seasonal hours, hard-to-get reservations, and very good food.
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Where to Eat on the Southern Coast of Maine
Plan a food-focused Southern Maine getaway with this guide to Ogunquit, Wells, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Biddeford, and Saco. Find lobster rolls, doughnuts, breakfast sandwiches, fish and chips, cocktail spots, beach walks, charming inns, honest hotel notes, seasonal tips, and still-on-my-list picks from real trips along the coast.
Where to Eat in Mid-Coast Maine: Restaurants, Seafood Shacks & More
Plan a food-focused trip through Mid-Coast Maine with this guide to Brunswick, Bath, Harpswell, Wiscasset, Boothbay, Alna, Camden, and Rockland. From old-school donuts and seafood shacks to destination restaurants, bakeries, Thai food, and cozy stays, here’s where to eat, wander, and plan next.
The Ultimate Guide to Ina Garten’s Paris
Paris has long been Ina Garten’s home away from home. This lovingly researched guide explores her favorite spots across the city -from Poilâne bakery to Café de Flore- capturing the charm, flavor, and everyday joy that define her Paris. Perfect for fans of French markets, good bread, and beautiful, simple meals.
Best Paris Restaurants 2025: A Guide to Unforgettable Meals
My 20-year love affair with France continues, and Paris never stops enchanting me. Today on the blog, I’m sharing the restaurants, bakeries, and shops that made this trip unforgettable – places I can’t stop dreaming about and can’t wait to return to. These are my forever favorites in the City of Light.
Where to Eat, Stay & Explore in Bar Harbor, Maine
Returning to Bar Harbor, Maine, 30 years after a childhood camping trip, I made up for past culinary misadventures by savoring lobster and exploring Acadia National Park. Check my blog for travel tips and highlights from our weekend adventure.
(Pizza) Party: My Favorite NYC Slices
With over 1,000 pizzerias in NYC, offering every type of pie, choosing can be tough. But my curated list has you covered! 🍕
One Night Only: The Best One-Time Visits
Discover the New York City restaurants that I’ve experienced just once, yet they’ve left a lasting impression.