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Secor has spent a lot of time in Maine and in Portland over the years. His band plays Portland's State Theatre July 19.

With the tourist throngs gone, winter is the perfect time for Mainers to enjoy the area's most in-demand restaurants. Chefs and owners at 10 such venues offer insider intel for the best days and times to visit.

Hot Suppa in Portland, Maine, is crowned the best spot for fried chicken in the state by Food Network. I had to find out for myself.

Hot Suppa in Portland, Maine, is crowned the best spot for fried chicken in the state by Food Network. I had to find out for myself.

Hot Suppa in Portland, Maine, is crowned the best spot for fried chicken in the state by Food Network. I had to find out for myself.

Hot Suppa in Portland, Maine, is crowned the best spot for fried chicken in the state by Food Network. I had to find out for myself.

Hot Suppa in Portland, Maine, is crowned the best spot for fried chicken in the state by Food Network. I had to find out for myself.

The lively Port City, known for its historic Old Port and culinary and craft beer scenes, is a fine destination for a weekend romantic getaway. Here’s a suggested itinerary.

That's a pretty big claim. Does it hold?

That's a pretty big claim. Does it hold?