Barco in Damariscotta

Barco in Damariscotta is a shop for travelers who love discovering new flavors, rare ingredients, and well-made goods from all over the world. Owners Penn and Jamie Way fill their shelves with an ever-changing selection of international foods, vintage barware, and other unique finds that reflect their love of cooking and exploration. 

One week, you might find organic French olive oil and Swedish potato chips; the next, Italian balsamic vinegars and Taiwanese cakes. "New stock is arriving weekly because we will always be traveling, exploring new places, and cooking new things," Penn says.

Penn and Jamie choose every item in the shop, often sourced directly from producers or inspired by Penn’s travels with his family. A favorite aftershave discovered in a Milanese barbershop, Caribbean products brought back from a family vacation, and hard-to-find spices that chefs and home cooks seek out are among the things you’ll find at Barco. The shop also collaborates with many local restaurants and shares their personal recipes, helping customers bring global flavors into their own kitchens. Barco isn’t just a store; it’s a window into the world right in the heart of Midcoast Maine.

FAMOUS FOR:
Bringing a world of flavors to Midcoast Maine with a thoughtfully curated selection of hard-to-find international foods, vintage glassware, and specialty goods.

ADDRESS:
95 Main Street, Damariscotta, Maine

WEBSITE:
barcomaine.com

photos: Peter Logue