With easy access to both fresh seafood from the ocean and seasonal produce from local farms, a recent influx of big-city chefs seeking something calmer waters, and a local less-is-more attitude, Portland, Maine’s dining scene is vibrant, diverse, and hotter than ever. Here, a few places worth checking out during your next trip to the beautiful coastal town.
Just don’t miss the mind-bendingly delicious sandwiches at Vaughan Street at 235 Vaughan Street. The sort of care that husband-and-wife team Jeff and Martha MacDougal (both born and bred Mainers) bring to their sandwich shop is a rarity nowadays, and further adds to Vaughan Street’s timeless charm. Tell Jeff I sent you.