Then Tony visits Primo, a restaurant 77 miles northeast of Portland in the town of Rockland. Primo is run by arguably one of the best chefs in Maine, Melissa Kelly. Her restaurant is sustainable, seasonal, and locally-sourced. Most of the vegetables, eggs, and meat they cook with come from the restaurant's own source…how cool is that!?! Tony then chows down on some of Kelly's homemade specialties including a charcuterie course made from her own pigs that includes pasta, veal and pork chops.
Next up is Conte's 1894 Restaurant, which is home to a legend: John Conte. John is the owner of the restaurant and is well known for his grumpy attitude in the kitchen. Zach and Tony sample everything John can dish up including Maine shrimp, lobster, haddock and mussels. Last but not least, it wouldn't be a trip to Maine without venturing inland. Zach introduces Tony to his family's home in Milo, where the population is around 3,000! It's a place where truly everyone knows everyone. The visit is full of interesting activities, including shooting with Uncle Bobby, chopping wood at Zach's getaway cabin, and eating barbecue out of two railroad cars.
Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations airs Monday nights at 10/9c on the Travel Channel.
