Seacoast Bites grew from a deep appreciation for the vibrant local food system in New England—one shaped by dedicated farmers, makers, bakers, and cheesemongers.

Founder Lucy Barretto grew up on the Seacoast and has spent years working in hospitality and alongside small, locally owned businesses. While living in Boston, she became a cheesemonger and buyer at a neighborhood wine shop. That experience—tasting and caring for cheese, connecting with producers, and sharing their stories with customers—sparked a lasting passion for local food and the people behind it.