Discover Maine’s Hottest Food Trends For This Year

Maine is America’s northeasternmost state, and it’s renowned for its craggy coastline, nautical history and glorious parks, as well as its signature cuisine. While lobster is always worth indulging in, you don’t need to settle for the same old Lobster Roll or boiled lobster with melted butter. There is a trendier way to enjoy this delicious crustacean while you’re exploring the area. Aside from a new trend in lobster, Maine’s newly-relaxed CBD laws make it a great place to sample innovative CBD-infused fare. When you learn about these two exciting food trends for this year, you’ll be ready to enjoy some unique food and drink during your Maine adventure.

Try pan-roasted Maine lobster

To indulge in an amazing meal, head for Portland’s Main Wharf, where a chic and low-key eatery called Scales is getting rave reviews from foodies. Scales is the perfect place to enjoy a bold new take on traditional Maine lobster. Most people expect lobster from Maine to be boiled or served up in a roll, but the Scales dish, Pan Roasted Lobster, is a little different. This beloved entree is seasoned with a pan sauce made from fine herbs. Mouth-watering sides include toasted Pullman loaf and fresh butter lettuce.

When your Maine trip is over, be sure to experiment with lobster back at home.  One of the best ways to create tender, juicy lobster in a home kitchen is to pan-roast it, Scales-style. If you’re not used to pan-roasting lobster, and worry that you won’t do it right,  consider preparing lobster with a sous-vide method. Sous-vide machines cook plastic-wrapped foods in water baths at precise temperatures. By cooking in this way, you can easily create flawless lobster dishes at home, and relive your Maine memories.

Sample CBD-infused fare made with Maine-grown hemp

All CBD-infused fare sold within Maine must be made with locally-grown hemp. If you love CBD culture, and want to try CBD-infused food and drink while you’re visiting the Pine Tree State, you’ll enjoy knowing that you’re sampling items with true Maine provenance. Drop by Portland, Maine’s Wellness Connection to pick up CBD-infused dark chocolate bars and raspberry Rooibos teas. These items won’t get you high, but they may ease nervousness, boost mental clarity, and improve sleep quality. Anyone who is over the age of 21 is able to buy them with valid ID.

CBD culture is exploding, so Maine may well be serving up CBD-infused beers and entrees in the foreseeable future. Right now, tasty edibles are available in select stores. Enjoy them in your hotel room after a busy day of seeing the sights.

Pan-roasted lobster has its roots in Maine maritime tradition, and CBD-infused edibles are thoroughly modern. When you try both Maine food trends, you’ll enjoy a charming blend of old and new. Maine’s many superb restaurants and shops offer a bounty of delicious food, whether it’s familiar or off the beaten track.