Going to try to cover every place I ate on my recent trip. I’ll just go chronologically.
6/29
Johnny Shucks, Old Orchard Beach: This is a pretty new spot. My lobster roll had a bit too much mayo (compared to the other pics I saw) but the meat was very fresh and delicious. Would say “light mayo” on next visit just to be sure.
Fish & Whistle, Biddeford: Another fairly new spot in the foodie hotspot of Biddeford, my base of operations for the first part of my trip. Broiled Norumbega oysters with bread crumbs and garlic scape butter as delicious as they sound and look. The famous fish and chips (half order) also excellent.
6/30
Rover Bagels, Biddeford: A key part of the Maine bagel renaissance. Excellent seed coverage. Nicely chewy but a little on the soft side. The one I got with cream cheese was lightly toasted and that took it to the next level.
Sika, Saco: Small Scandinavian bakery across the river in Saco. I got a Pomegranate Lemonade, Norwegian Skolebrod, and Apricot Pop Tart. Great stuff. Limited hours.
Edelweiss, Biddeford: Small Swiss bakery. Equally authentic. I got a Cranberry Brioche and a Chocolate Weggli. Great with the Maine blueberry jam.
Maine Oyster Festival, Freeport: A great event showcasing some of Maine’s bounty. This year’s lineup was mostly oyster farms from Freeport and Yarmouth. About 12 different farms. Not a cheap event but if you like oysters it’s a must.
Peng’s Pizza, Biddeford: Now here is a real showstopper. Lemon and Onion White Pie with added anchovies. A superb pizza and a great value for $22 ($20 plus $2 for the chovies). Like with bagels and other baked goods, Maine’s pizza game is strong. Beer game too. They know their grains and fermentations up there. But this pizza was really special.
Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club, Portsmouth NH: Made a rare incursion into NH to visit Jimmy’s for the wonderful vocalist/guitarist John Pizzarelli (two months older than me) and his superb bassist and pianist. Didn’t have any food, which is supposed to be very good, but did enjoy two refreshing Aperol Spritzes.
7/1
Palace Diner, Biddeford: Can’t visit Biddeford without a stop at PD. Was not feeling especially hungry so I limited myself to one of their famous flapjacks and a side of perfectly done bacon.
Maine Diner, Wells: Another regular stop. Lobster Pie as good as always. Disappointed to report they no longer serve Grapenut Custard. 
7/2:
Catface Cafe, Biddeford: A brand-new, very hipsterish cafe right in the heart of town. I had my first chopped cheese sandwich and while it was quite tasty I suspect it was not as gloriously messy as what you get in NYC.
Clam Shack, Kennebunkport: A wildly popular seafood shack in the middle of KBP. Got a classic order of a lobster roll and a half-pint of fried clams. If you like your claims lightly breaded, this is your place.
Dock Square Coffee House, Kennebunkport: Nice little spot to rest the feet. Good coffee.
Rococo Ice Cream, Kennebunkport: Maine is justly famous for its ice cream and this is a top-tier place. They were out of the Cuban Coffee I was craving so I settled for a scoop of the delightful Earl Grey, Sour Cherry Jam & Pistachio.
7/3
Boulangerie, A Proper Bakery, Kennebunk: Made it to this outstanding bakery by 10:30 and they were almost completely wiped out. Did snag two slices of the excellent foccacia pizza, one pepperoni and one veggie.
Golden Rooster, Saco: Due to PD being closed on Wednesdays, met a cousin here for brunch. Open since 1967, it’s a perfectly average and acceptable eatery. I got a lamb melt sandwich and fries. Decent enough.
Also:
Time & Tide, Biddeford and Elements, Biddeford: two nice coffee shops, the latter also a bookstore and a venue for live jazz.
7/4
Sunrise Bagels, Augusta: Didn’t actually make it to the store, but the 5k race in Winthrop had them as a post-race treat. Excellent, chewy bagels
Chick’s Apple and Berry Farm, Monmouth: The raspberry patch was temporarily closed but I was able to pick nice quarts of strawberries and blueberries.
Apple Shed Bakery, Kents Hill: Great bakery in a tiny hamlet known mostly for the prep school. Gigantic scones (the cakier variety) and excellent strawberry-rhubarb turnovers.
HJ Blake’s, Belgrade Lakes: Never pass up $20 lobster rolls from a top purveyor. Holly’s rolls are always a treat, even if she is not. LOL
Alsace, Union: That’s right, an oustanding Alsatian restaurant in a nondescript roadhouse in another tiny hamlet. Had a delightful glass of Trimbach riesling, a huge plate of pork loin schnitzel, and a delicious financier accompanied by freshly made strawberry ice cream.
7/5
Rue 77, Damariscotta: Brand new cafe in the heart of town, featuring Stumptown Coffee, Gelato Fiasco gelato, and baked goods from Sole Pane e Pasticceria in Bath. Tried a Cornetto with lemon cream and it was outstanding.
Barn Door Baking, Damariscotta: Cafe attached to the Sherman’s bookstore. Nice hangout with good coffee and pastries
Barn Door Breakfast, Damariscotta: Up the street in an old house and under the same ownership. I got excellent blueberry pancakes and crisp bacon.
Shuck Station, Newcastle: Another regular stop. Wasn’t overly hungry so just got a dozen local oysters and a dozen littlenecks.
7/6
The Lobster Haul, Damariscotta: Another dependable seafood spot. Got a crabster roll – half lobster and half Maine crabmeat. Delicious.
Alna Store, Alna: Located in a former general store in a really tiny hamlet (pop 728), this place has already been nominated for a James Beard Award. We shared a variety of appetizers (pictured are the tomato salad and grilled broccolini), then I got the Cod Stew, and then we shared the blackberry galette and mint ice cream sandwich. Also got a refreshing salty grapefruit slushy cocktail. Only 15 minutes from Damariscotta despite the obscure location.
7/7
Solo Pane e Pasticceria, Bath: Had to go right to the source of those Cornetti and got four to take back to VA. Also got a slice of artichoke mushroom pizza that is not done justice by the pic.
Red’s Eats, Wiscasset: Ridiculous line but a superb lobster roll. Next trip I vow to go to Sprague’s across the street.
Rosemount Market and Bakery, Scarborough: Not going to blow your socks off, but this local chain has everything you need for a nice feast.
