The Best of the Best Foods in Maine with The Maine Foodies

The Best of the Best Foods in Maine with The Maine Foodies Guidance Point Advisors, LLC. 52:00

Ep 078: One thing that we agree upon is that we are both passionate about really great food. Our conversations in previous episodes have helped us with how to really experience food in Retirement. But one area that we haven’t done is how to experience the best of the best foods in our own backyard, the state of Maine! So, that’s what this show is all about!

Our next guests are “The Maine Foodies” – food bloggers that have been documenting their Maine food adventures as a hobby since 2020. The Maine Foodies live in Portland, Maine’s Arts District, and are passionate about supporting their local Maine restaurants, bars, and farms across our beautiful state. They are continuously seeking the best food and drink experiences Maine has to offer. Please welcome Alexis and Erik Dirkmaat, The Maine Foodies, to The Retirement Success in Maine Podcast!

Chapters:

Welcome, The Maine Foodies! [1:48]

What is it that makes the Maine food scene unique? [10:43]

For someone visiting Maine, what are some recommendations for breakfast, lunch, and dinner? [14:43]

Lobster Rolls! What makes the perfect lobster roll? [17:16]

Doughnuts! What makes a doughnut the best doughnut? [20:02]

What are some must-do food experiences in Maine? [24:01]

Burgers! What is the perfect Maine burger and fries? [27:58]

What’s going on with the beer and spirits scene in Maine? [31:04]

What is next for the food scene in Maine? [34:55]

How will The Maine Foodies find their personal Retirement Success? [42:05]

Ben and Curtis wrap up the conversation. [46:56]

Benjamin Smith Host, Retirement Success in Maine Podcast & Financial Advisor

Ben's focus with our clients is to direct the investments of their investable portfolios. In teaming with Curtis Worcester and Austin Minor, Ben combines his investment expertise from attaining the CFA Charter with Curtis & Austin's financial planning expertise to provide clients with the tools, confidence, and education to make informed decisions about their retirement. As Ben, Curtis, and Austin have a number of clients that are Northern Light Health employees, they've developed a specialty in serving clients in the healthcare field. You can read their "Employee Guide to the Northern Light Health Retirement Plans" here.

He has spent his entire career devoted to serving individual clients and institutions by developing and implementing investment strategies, setting portfolio structure, and providing the highest level of client service. He's passionate about helping clients maximize their savings and retirement income using the many financial planning and portfolio management tools available to Guidance Point consultants. Prior to working for Guidance Point Advisors, Ben worked for Acadia Trust, N.A., a subsidiary of Camden National Corporation, as Vice President, Portfolio Manager based in Bangor, Maine. Ben assumed responsibility for and oversight of over $300 million in client portfolios, including individuals, families, retirement plans, endowments, foundations, businesses, and trusts; and he served on the Company’s Investment Committee.