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With the help of suggested intineraries and inspiration for how to spend your time in Maine’s Kennebec Valley.
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This summer, CapShore Photography spent numerous days traveling around Maine’s Kennebec Valley, from Gardiner, at the southern end of the region, to Solon, just above Skowhegan, the gateway to the northern section of the region. Out of that adventure came our premiere itinerary— Flavors & Rhythms: A Culinary & Cultural Adventure in the Kennebec Valley.
Flavors & Rhythms: A Culinary & Cultural Adventure. Part I
Content created by CapShore Photography — August 2024
Food & Drink
Top: Meridians, Fairfield, bottom: Silverton BBQ Bar, Canaan, images ©CapShore Photography
waterville
Front + Main stands out with its exceptional wine list, unique bar program, and delicious comfort food.
Holy Cannoli is an Italian bakery and deli renowned for its delicious cannoli made with a crispy shell and a creamy ricotta filling.
Incense and Peppermints is a nostalgic candy shop in that is a haven for those with a sweet tooth with an array of chocolate bars, jelly beans, and old-fashioned penny candy.
Main Street Provisions is a family-owned grocery store offering a wide selection of beer, wine, pantry staples and locally farmed goods.
Canaan
The Silverton BBQ Bar at Silverton Sporting Ranch is set in an ideal, rural location serving smoked meats, sides, and desserts on the front porch inviting you to take in the serene setting.
Fairfield
Meridians is a culinary destination celebrating the bounty of local Kennebec Valley Farms. The menu features farm-to-table dishes crafted with the owner’s fresh produce and regional specialties.
skowhegan
Maine Grains, is a sustainable food hub known for their traditional stone milling process produces the highest quality flours (whole wheat, rye, cornmeal, etc.) with exceptional flavor.
The Miller’s Table Café and Bakery is a culinary gem. This farm-to-table cafe and bakery offers a delightful menu featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
The Bankery and Fleuriste, is a charming duo of businesses that offer a delightful combination of baked goods, old-fashioned, scrumptious treats, and floral arrangements.
Crooked Face Creamery, located next door to the Miller’s Table. Amy Rowbottom makes and sells a growing collection of delicious, artisanal cheeses, online and in-store.
Solon
The Solon Hotel (The SOHO) has long been a place for travelers the restaurant and event space has been lovingly renovated. What distinguishes the SOHO menu are its abundant offerings.
