The Unique Amish Restaurant In Maine With No Electricity Or Refrigerators

At this point, everyone in Maine knows that this is one of the best food states in the nation. With bigger towns like Portland, Rockland and Bangor making waves in national media and the smaller towns with special hidden spots bringing up the rear, things are looking pretty good if you're looking for restaurant-goers in Maine. But, the one thing that might be a surprise is this spot in Unity. No electricity and zero refrigeration makes this place one-of-a-kind.

Located in the idyllic (and tiny!) town of Unity, Maine you'll find a unique charcuterie that's operated by a small Amish family.

Following the Amish rules that mandate there be no technology, chef Matthew Secich (whose family recently joined the local Amish community) opened the aptly named Amish Charcuterie filling a gap that nobody knew they had!

The heat inside the shop comes from a wood stove and the lights are simple, oil lamps.

The refrigeration comes from a room made of pine, filled with nearly 80 tons of ice from a lake nearby.

And, you can be sure the meat is fresh and homemade as it's all ground by hand here in the shop.

The food here is good - so good that folks come from all over Maine to stock up.

It helps that Secich's past includes working some of the highest rated restaurants in DC, Chicago and Jackson Hole. Something about his past life as an upscale chef makes walking into Amish Charcuterie even more special.

Maine is lucky to have it!

Amish Charcuterie is located at Leelyn Rd., in Unity, Maine. They're open Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can call them on 207-948-1777.

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