DINING
IN THE COUNTY WE KNOW HOW TO EAT , from Acadian specialties like ploye and poutine , to unique northern Maine fare like deep-fried fiddleheads , to staples like steak and potatoes and pizza .
As one of the nation ’ s major farmed-food producers , Aroostook County is also well situated to supply fresh produce , protein , and dairy products directly from farm to table — making the ingredients in our astounding variety of cuisines fresh as can be .
You ’ ll find everything from unique private dining , complete with vintage silverware , at Canterbury Royalle ( so popular reservations should be made well in advance ), to hearty clam shacks and brew pub fare . For “ new American ” food , try Eureka Hall Restaurant , featuring live music , in Stockholm . Drive , fly , float , or snowmobile to the Long Lake Sporting Club in Sinclair , offering incredible water views as you enjoy seafood and steak .
Aroostook County ’ s remote nature makes our eateries all the friendlier and eager to share their individual cuisine , whether it ’ s at a suit-and-tie restaurant or a T-shirt-and-jeans burger joint . You ’ ll find traditional lobster dinners and overstuffed lobster rolls , along with seafood dishes like fried clams , scallops , and other creatures from the sea . Pop into a gastro-pub for homemade cheese sticks , Buffalo fingers , or the popular French-Quebec poutine — French fries and cheese curds topped with gravy — to accompany the latest craft brews like “ Skidder Grease ” stout . Visit a 1960s drive-in burger shack , then top things off at the homemade ice cream shop .
A reliable entry to your gastronomic adventure will be the ploye . This French- Acadian pancake , featuring buckwheat flour , commonly replaces bread . Tradition calls for letting the batter sit before cooking to obtain the pancake ’ s distinctive texture . Dipping a ploye into a stew or cassoulet is a treat not to be missed !
We bring fresh products straight from the farms that surround our communities to our kitchens . The same potatoes that make Aroostook County a national name are those on your plate . We grow the hops and malt that go into our brews and source local greens . And our chefs have fun building recipes that wonderfully showcase these local products .
For more information about dining in the region visit our website or call Judy at 888-216-2463 .
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