A Maine City Makes The Top 10 For ‘Foodies’ In The U.S.

One spot in Maine, is a food lovers paradise!

World In Contrast is a website that dives into Top 10 lists that explore cities, cultures and lifestyles.

When it came down to ranking the Top 15 "foodie" cities in the United States, the great state of Maine, made the list, at number 9!

It must be noted that Maine has incredible restaurants all across the state, but one place in particular, attracts a ton of buzz not only in New England, but throughout America.

In case you were wondering, a "foodie" is someone who has a huge interest in food and eats it as a hobby, not just out of hunger.

Foodies seek out new food experiences, and are eager try new restaurants and intersting dishes, especially while traveling. In fact, people will plan entire trips and vacations, just to try the local cuisine of a city, or country.

From mouth watering BBQ, deep dish pizza, seafood, steaks, they sampled the best of the best in the U.S., and when all was said and done. Portland, Maine, cracked the Top 10

Portland is food lovers dream come turue, with an incredible range of delicious restaurants, street food and more.

The list of dining options in Portland is staggering, but here a few that stand out:

Seafood and New England Cuisine

Eventide Oyster Co.: A must-visit for seafood lovers, with 14 varieties of oysters and a menu that blends traditional New England flavors with pan-Asian influences ¹.

International Flavors

Lenora: Offering Mexican street food with a focus on handmade tortillas and creative salsas

Modern American and Fusion

Twelve: A modern New England restaurant with a four-course menu that changes frequently

Pizza

Otto: A great location for a quick pre-show slice and a beer, or a night dining out with family and friends.

And don't forget about all the great pub food that you can wash down with an authentic Maine craft beer!