Wood-fired pizzas with toppings such as feta cheese, kalamata olives, and sun-dried tomatoes

Fresh pastas and sauces lauded by the New York Times and The Boston Globe; tapenades, imported salami, cheeses, and antipasto

Sandwiches on marble rye, ciabatta, or wheat wraps; pizzas on beer or garlic dough; and crunchy salads

Sweet coconut milk tempers the heat of chili paste in curries, which pair with other Thai dishes or plates of ocean-fresh sushi

An eatery committed to Maine-based merchants serves small plates such as Angus beef sliders and Prince Edward Island mussels

Beef brisket, chicken, pork, and sausage are seasoned and smoked onsite, then paired with homestyle coleslaw or potato salad

Café near the beach greets the weekend with omelets filled with locally sourced lobster, almond-crusted blueberry french toast, and burgers

Crepes with sweet and savory fillings, such as Nutella, caramelized onion, or bleu cheese, alongside heartier entrees of bouillabaisse

A 20-time winner of the Maine Sunday Telegram readers’ poll dishes up brick-oven pizzas made from scratch every day

Eatery with 23-year history serves Northern Indian dishes and regional seafood specialties from the Bay of Bengal