Maine Desserts Make The New York Times’ Top 14 in America

Maine people don’t shy away from producing the best sweets around, we already know this, but now, those bakers are getting national attention from the New York Times, according to WMTW!

Our food scene just snagged another national spotlight and we’re all here for it!

Two desserts from local spots have been named to The New York Times list of the 14 Best Restaurant Desserts in America.

This is all thanks to those really mysterious undercover food writers that have spent the last year scouring the best tasty, sweet treats in the country.  

Who are the winners?

McLoons Lobster Shack in South Thomaston truly impressed food critic, Pete Wells with their iconic blueberry bread pudding.

According to the article, the critic said he loved the mix of wild Maine blueberries and white chocolate chips that are folded into little cubes of leftover lobster roll bread. Wow. That’s genius.

Pete says,
"For a dessert served at a seasonal establishment with no indoor toilets or running water, it's impressively accomplished," 

Owner of Mcloons shared she was thrilled by the national recognition, "It was super exciting. To be a lobster shack and have our dessert featured is pretty cool, right? A little love in December for the summer lobster shack is always nice."

Wonderful job McLoons!

Next up in the booming city of Portland critic Melissa Clark shouted to the roof tops about the dulce de leche flan at Franciska Wine Bar.

The critic said, "I love flan. I love custard. I love puddings. I love butterscotch pudding. Just imagine the deepest, richest, caramelized butterscotch pudding in the world and that is what it's like." 

Is your mouth watering yet? Mine certainly is

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If you’d like to visit either one of these spots and try there big list making treats, Franciska Wine Bar located at 111 Middle Street is open Tuesday-Saturday from 5:00pm to 10:00pm.

McLoons Lobster Shack, located at 315 Island Rd, South Thomaston, is currently closed for the season, so make your plans to visit when they open again!