Where to Shop
House of Solace
A Rockport gallery unlike any other in Maine provides dream fodder even during difficult financial times.
Rabelais Books
When the senior editor of Food & Wine magazine raves about the culinary knowledge and rare cookbook selection of Don and Samantha Hoyt Lindgren, the owners of this still newish shop on Middle Street — well, who are we to argue? We might never be in the market for the first American edition of The Savoy Cocktail Book (price: $350), but we know where to find one. Rabelais carries more than 1,200 titles, proving that its motto, “thought for food,” is no boast.
Hot Tips
You know those little metal bands that scientists attach to the limbs of migrating birds to track their travels? Well, now you can have your very own. Don’t worry, these birder bands are not destined for limbs (per se). Rather, they are for human binoculars (or purses, necklaces, fingers, and other creative hosts).
5 Treats for Maine Foodies
Sometimes creating your shopping list can be as challenging as actually purchasing the items, so the editors of Down East have created this list of must-have items for putting a smile on the chef in your home. Consider it a cheat-sheet to culinary delights.
A Shopping Tour of Maine
Take to the road and journey through every corner of the state to uncover hundreds of distinctly Maine gifts and scores of sweet stores.
Jo Ellen Designs: Hand-Hooked Home Accessories with a Cause
Do-good home goods from a mother-daughter team with artistic vision to spare.
From Maine to Madras and Back Again
Based in Cape Elizabeth, Cape Madras has the perfect summer clothing.
