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Blueberries, seaweed, potatoes, craft beer and so much more! Take your tastebuds on a trip around the state and explore the ingredients and flavors that make Maine so special. Participants will be introduced to some of Maine's most iconic food and drink industries and hear the stories of local farmers, fishermen and other producers - while sampling delicious products that represent them!
This guided, 30-minute experience is a fantastic introduction to Maine's food and beverage landscape, history and culture. We recommend scheduling this class at the beginning of your time in Maine so you can take advantage of all you've learned during the rest of your trip. Stick around afterwards for personalized recommendations from your MTC host about wineries, breweries, markets, farms and other agritourism experiences to seek out while in Maine - customized to your interests and the regions you plan to visit while in Maine.
Example Menu
Starter
Blueberry rhubarb crostini
Locally-made baguette round topped with smoked ricotta (Crooked Face Creamery) and blueberry rhubarb jam (Worcester's Wild Blueberries)
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Maple-glazed nuts
Housemade spiced nuts glazed with maple syrup (Hilltop Boilers)
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Bean hole beans
Traditional Maine "bean hole" style beans, housemade with heritage beans (Green Thumb Farms) and local bacon (Maine Family Farms)
Starter
Artisanal Cheese
Daily selection of Maine-made artisanal cheese, served with Maine Crisp crackers
Starter
Maine Marbles
Tiny Maine potatoes (Community Farms) cooked salt potato-style and finished on the griddle with plenty of Maine butter (Kate's Butter).
Main
Fermented Seaweed Salad
Locally farmed and harvested Maine seaweed, fermented into a delicious sauerkraut-esque salad
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Heading north on Route 1, turn left onto Old Bath Rd at the Maine Tasting Center sign. The entrance to our parking lot will be immediately on your right after the turn. Park in our lot and head to the Tasting Room building. When you arrive, please check in with the staff at the bar.
What to expect
**Note: This activity typically takes place at a high-top table in our Tasting Room. If you require access to a standard dining-height table for this activity, please text or call us at the number listed in advance of your activity time to let us know. If we don't pick up, please leave a voicemail with your request!
Additionally, this tasting may contain gluten, soy, milk, wheat, eggs, sesame and any other major allergens. If you have dietary restrictions, please call or text us at least 2 hours in advance of your visit - we will do our best to accommodate.**
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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