Over the past several years, one thing has become pretty clear. The New York Times and their food critics have a love affair with traveling through Maine and trying restaurants.

Just two years ago, the New York Times fell in love with Tinder Hearth , a spectacular spot found in the small town of Brooksville.

In 2024, the NY Times fell in love with The Alna Store , a farm-to-table restaurant in Alna that critics gushed over.

With a new year comes new restaurants that the NY Times has fallen in love with. This year, t here's two restaurants in Maine that critics believe are some of the best in America right now .

Pilgrim's Inn in Deer Isle, Maine, Among 50 Best Restaurants in America Right Now

Situated on the waterfront in Deer Isle, you simply can't miss the Pilgrim's Inn as pa

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