Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 63 Page 64 Page 65 Page 66 Page 67 Page 68 Page 69 Page 70 Page 71 Page 72 Page 73 Page 74 Page 75 Page 76 Page 77 Page 78 Page 79 Page 80 Page 81 Page 82 Page 83 Page 84 Page 85 Page 86 Page 87 Page 88 Page 89 Page 90 Page 91 Page 92 Page 93 Page 94 Page 95 Page 96 Page 97 Page 98 Page 99 Page 100Hungry Eye w i n t e r g u i d e 2 0 1 7 4 5 Duckfat fries: zack bowen - knack factory parade, and eggy foods. pittsfield.org 14-16 MAINE CELTIC CELEBRATION A fitting host city for such a celebration, Belfast presents its 11th annual Maine Celtic Cel- ebration. Music, danc- ing, and feats of strength mark the occasion, but none compare with the remarkable cheese-rolling championship. Show up and cheer on the cheese- chasers…or the wheel of Dubliner. mainecelticcel- ebration.com 19-22 Culinary Schooner Cruises Chef Annie Mahle hosts a unique epicurean experi- ence aboard the sleek J. & E. Riggin windjammer. Immerse yourself in the natural bounty of land and sea with spectacu- lar scenery and savory sub- stance gath- ered from Chef Annie’s own garden, local farms, and farmers markets. Cruises include lodging, meals, and shore excur- sions. getrealmaine.com 21-23 YARMOUTH CLAM FESTIV AL Fried, steamed, caked, or chowdered, this beloved annual feast takes over Main Street, Yarmouth with all the mollusks you can eat, as well as a road race, Maine crafts, art, live music and more. Proceeds benefit several nonprofits. 846-3984, clamfestival.com 23 OPEN FARM DAY Your day to connect to life on a Maine farm. The wonder of growing plants and animals will be on full display at participating farms scattered across the state. Approximately 100 Maine farms open their gates to greet guests and tell the story behind the products they sell. Various locations. getrealmaine.com 29 Festival of Nations Now recognized as one of the most outstanding fam- ily-oriented cultural events held in the state of Maine, this festival celebrates the smorgasbord of cul- tures that meet in our state. Expand your mind with music, dance, and local cuisine from Soma- lia, Mexico, and Thailand while strolling through the bright fluttering flags and colorful traditional dress in Deering Oaks Park. facebook.com/greater- portlandfestivalofnations August 2-6 MAINE LOB- STER FESTIV AL Boiled lobster, lobster rolls, lobster maca- roni and cheese, lobster bisque, lobster pot pie… W hich star shares your favorite local haunt? Don’t forget to keep your eyes peeled next time you eat out—you never know who might be at the next table. Tina Fey is “one of Duck- fat’s biggest fans,” according to Za- gat. Duckfat’s Nan- cy Pugh tells us the restaurant’s other stellar visitors include “David Byrne of Talking Heads, Annie Clark of St. Vin- cent, Michael Pollan, Rachael Ray, Mar- tha Stewart, and David Chang.” Back when she really was a Scrappy Lit- tle Nobody, we spoke to Anna Kendrick, then 22, about her favorite place to eat out in Portland [Februrary/March 2008]. “My dad and I have to get the spicy scallop roll at Yosaku. I also love Foley’s Bakery and Street & Co.” When he’s not directing blockbust- ers and mingling with A-listers in LA, di- rector/producer JJ Abrams cools his heels at his mansion in Camden. Here in town, Abrams has been known to frequent Even- tide Oyster Co. “It was a total surprise when he arrived!” says chef Mike Wiley. Hmm. Straight to the front of the line? Portland native Judd Nelson has a pen- chant for J’s Oyster, according to Rita Yar- nold. His favorite Breakfast Club? “For many years now, ever since I was a little boy, my favorite breakfast spot in Port- land has been the Miss Portland Diner,” [Portland Magazine, October 2014]. Some really don’t like it haute. Ste- phen King recently tweeted this confes- sion: “My eating habits are horrible. My favorite restaurant is Waffle House [in Bangor].” Horrors, Stephen. Who,What,Where A Fleeting Affair Possessing a woodsy,slightly nutty flavor,Maine fiddleheads are a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it delight.“It’s a short season,” says John Schreiber of Rosemont Mar- ket,so make sure to keep your eyes peeled in early June for their appearance on menus across town.Last year,Flatbread Co.even offered a seasonal pizza en- tirely covered in the curly green ferns.Other verdant summer offerings include ramps,a pungent relative of the leek,which appear in mid-May and can be found at local farmer’s markets across the state.When cooking,substitute your white onions for these unique alliums for an enticing seasonal twist. July