New Aroostook cafe promises locally sourced meals made from scratch

New Aroostook cafe promises locally sourced meals made from scratch

Stepping into the Fireside Cafe in Caribou is a bit like entering a rustic time capsule. From the wood-paneled walls to the cast iron decorations to the mismatched chairs and tables that dot its dining room, it leaves the impression that it’s been there for years. “I want you to feel like you’re at your grandma’s house,” co-owner Chrystal Burns said. Burns and co-owner Kate McCartney started renovating the former Maine Bean & Tea building at 46 …