Dining In LA

The food and dining scene in LA reflects the long history and diverse cultures of the area. Start your day with a wood-fired sourdough bagel from Forage Market, named “America’s Best Bagel” by Saveur magazine. Just a block away you can visit Heritage Restaurant, an African restaurant that serves up traditional dishes such as sambusa, a meat-filled pastry with African spices sure to make your mouth water.

No trip to the area is complete without a red hot dog from Simone’s, the oldest hotdog stand in Maine. A local diner known for its yummy food and warm, family-run atmosphere, Simone’s has been a required stumping spot on the political trail for any aspiring politician in the state. Interested in next-level mixologists making handcrafted cocktails? Stop by Sonder & Dram for one of a kind libations. 

Courtesy of Sonder & Dram

Dining In LA

The food and dining scene in LA reflects the long history and diverse cultures of the area. Start your day with a wood-fired sourdough bagel from Forage Market, named “America’s Best Bagel” by Saveur magazine. Just a block away you can visit Heritage Restaurant, an African restaurant that serves up traditional dishes such as sambusa, a meat-filled pastry with African spices sure to make your mouth water.

No trip to the area is complete without a red hot dog from Simone’s, the oldest hotdog stand in Maine. A local diner known for its yummy food and warm, family-run atmosphere, Simone’s has been a required stumping spot on the political trail for any aspiring politician in the state. Interested in nextlevel mixologists making handcrafted cocktails? Stop by Sonder & Dram for
one of a kind libations.

Courtesy of Sonder & Dram

Lewiston’s revamped historic mills and canalside patios house some local favorites. You
can grab a bite at The Pub at Baxter Brewing and see where the well-known Stowaway IPA
is brewed. DaVinci’s offers up classic Italian dishes in a relaxed atmosphere; enjoy the garlic knots while taking in the many Vespas dotting the decor. Fish Bones is a mainstay in the local dining scene, with a recently expanded canal-side patio and outdoor seating — try the tuna crisps!

Cross the river into Auburn to try delicious Greek fare at 84 Court, where
the traditional souvlaki is delicious, and you will leave feeling like you
gained new friends.

Baxter Beer at DaVinci’s Eatery

Auburn also offers weary travelers all things familiar — Buffalo Wild Wings, Longhorn Steakhouse, Chipotle, and Starbucks. If you love handcrafted food with local flair, enjoy a burger and beer on Gritty’s patio overlooking the Falls, or stop by Cibo Pizza for a handcrafted pizza with
delicious vegan options and let Corwin steer you to the best pies.

Courtesy of Cibo Pizza

Spotlight On LOCAL FOOD ECONOMY

The region has a vibrant regional local food culture, strengthened by a central location within the state that houses and connects farms and food producers to thriving markets. A longstanding agricultural history with farming heritage, passion, and knowledge eager to pass on to the next generation and some of the best soil in the state, as well as a growing, young, producer community made up of over a hundred farmers and food producers are vital to the local food economy. The direct producer to consumer outlets include city-wide farmers’ markets, farm stands, CSA (Community Sustainable Agriculture) opportunities, and family friendly, beloved agro-tourist destinations.

With the high-quality selection of local breweries and restaurants that offer traditional and global cuisine featuring select local ingredients, the region has all the right elements for good food and a strong local food culture.

Spotlight On LOCAL FOOD SCENE

The region has a vibrant regional local food culture, strengthened by a central location within the state that houses and connects farms and food producers to thriving markets. A longstanding agricultural history with farming heritage, passion, and knowledge eager to pass on to the next generation and some of the best soil in the state, as well as a growing, young, producer community made up of over a hundred farmers and food producers are vital to the local food economy. The direct producer to consumer outlets include city-wide farmers’ markets, farm stands, CSA (Community Sustainable Agriculture) opportunities, and family friendly, beloved agro-tourist destinations.

With the high-quality selection of local breweries and restaurants  that offer traditional and global cuisine featuring select local ingredients, the region has all the right elements for good food and a strong local food culture.

The region benefits from a local food vision for shortterm growth as laid out by the Local Foods Local Places Action Plan, which resulted from a 2019 community planning session of more than 80 stakeholders from across Lewiston Auburn’s producer, consumer, business, and municipal sectors. The plan, its continued progress, and ways to engage and support are available at the website of the Good Food Council of Lewiston-Auburn,
www.goodfood4la.org.