Rose Foods is launching their 2nd annual guest chef program later this month. Each week a guest chef will create a signature bagel sandwich that will be featured on the menu Friday – Sunday.
Here’s the 2020 schedule:
Monday – Maine Restaurant Week continues through Thursday.
Tuesday – there will be a French wine dinner at Tipo.
Saturday – the Winter Farmers’ Market is taking place.
Sunday – the Semifinals for the Bar Madness bartender competition is taking place.
For more information on these and other upcoming food happenings in the area, visit the event calendar.
If you are holding a food event this week that’s not listed above, publicize it by adding it as a comment to this post.
Five Portland bartenders are competing in next week’s Northeast regional Speed Rack, a timed competition for female bartenders that raises money for breast cancer research:
The event is taking place at the Royale, tickets are available online.
Monday – Robin’s Table, a new vegan restaurant in Biddeford is opening at 7:30 am, and Maine Restaurant Week continues.
Tuesday – Mr. Tuna is re-opening their expanded sushi counter in the Public Market House.
Wednesday – South Portland restaurant Judy Gibson is opening for business, and Izakaya Minato and Eaux are putting on a one-night collaboration, Izakaya Minateaux.
Saturday – Milk & Honey/Swallowtail Farm is hosting a Murder Mystery Dinner, and the Winter Farmers’ Market is taking place.
Sunday – Helm is holding a pop-up at Tandem Bakery, and the MRW Spirit Quest is taking place.
For more information on these and other upcoming food happenings in the area, visit the event calendar.
If you are holding a food event this week that’s not listed above, publicize it by adding it as a comment to this post.
Tuesday – there will be a Truffle dinner at Chaval.
Wednesday – the James Beard Foundation will be releasing the list of restaurant and chef semifinalists for this years awards; check back mid-day to see which Maine businesses and people make the list. There will be a Spanish wine dinner at Evo Kitchen + Bar, and Chocolats Passion owner Catherine Wiersema will be giving a talk at Mechanics Hall.
Thursday – Liquid Riot is holding the 2nd Annual Chicken Wing Challenge.
Friday – the annual MRW Incredible Breakfast Cook-off is taking place, and the New England Craft Brewers Summit is convening at the Holiday Inn By-the-Bay.
Saturday – Ramona’s, the new Philly-inspired sandwich shop under construction on Washington Ave, is holding a pop-up at the Portland Zoo, and the Winter Farmers’ Market is taking place.
Sunday – It’s the first day of Maine Restaurant Week, The Garrison is launching their brunch service, the MRW Crave Tasting and Competition is taking place.
For more information on these and other upcoming food happenings in the area, visit the event calendar.
If you are holding a food event this week that’s not listed above, publicize it by adding it as a comment to this post.
Tuesday – Sea Dog Brewing is holding a ribbon cutting for their new location on Broadway in South Portland, and there will be a whiskey blending workshop.
Wednesday – Izakaya Minato and Hugo’s are collaborating on a Kaiseki dinner, Eaux, Belleville and Austin Street are collaborating on a dinner, and Root Wild is teaching a Saurkraut/Kimchi class.
Friday – there will be a surf n turf collaboration between Highroller and Fire & Co.
Saturday – the Winter Farmers’ Market is taking place.
Sunday – Guest chef Johnny Spero from Reverie will collaborating with Evo on a dinner, and Turamali is holding a pop-up dinner at Eaux.
Beard Awards – the list of semifinalists for the 2020 James Beard Awards are scheduled to be released next Wednesday, February 26th. Here’s a look at last year’s list. Do you have some favorite chefs or restaurants you’re hoping to see on the 2020 semifinalist list?
For more information on these and other upcoming food happenings in the area, visit the event calendar.
If you are holding a food event this week that’s not listed above, publicize it by adding it as a comment to this post.
Monday – The Portland Food Co-op will be teaching an Acorn Workshop that will cover “identification, collection, storage, processing, cooking, and consumption” with acorn snacks to sample.
Tuesday – Tipo is serving a 4-course sparkling wine dinner.
Saturday – Yardie Ting is launching their Supper Club at the Public Market House, and the Winter Farmers’ Market is taking place.
For more information on these and other upcoming food happenings in the area, visit the event calendar.
If you are holding a food event this week that’s not listed above, publicize it by adding it as a comment to this post.
The Portland Phoenix has published an article about Lib’s Dairy Treats and their recent mid-winter opening on National Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day.
“I know other places open in the winter, but it’s new for us. We have seven dogs and we each work other part-time jobs off season,” Palwoski said. “We were blown away by how busy we were this past Saturday. We intended to stay open until 8 p.m., but ran out of ice cream around 5. We completely underestimated it. And really, the best part was seeing all the familiar faces and people I’ve known for years with their own kids who have grown up in line here.”
According to the article Lib’s will be open again this Saturday.
Thursday – Solo Italiano is holding a Serragrilli winemaker dinner.
Saturday – the Winter Farmers’ Market is taking place.
From Maine With Love – Allagash is holding week long series of events to celebrate Valentine’s Day including a spent grains baking workshop, a truffle making class with Black Dinah.
For more information on these and other upcoming food happenings in the area, visit the event calendar.
If you are holding a food event this week that’s not listed above, publicize it by adding it as a comment to this post.
Monday – the 3rd Annual Portland Food Council Celebration is taking place, and Three Of Strong is hosting a Rum Retreat with cocktails by Arvid Brow, oysters by Mook Sea Farm, and food by Carbon.
Wednesday – It’s the opening night of the 5th Annual Chef Summit, and Evo is holding a Piedmontese wine dinner.
Thursday – it’s the grand opening of The Knotted Apron (instagram) at 496 Woodford Street. It’s the second night of the Chef Summit.
Saturday – the Winter Farmers’ Market is taking place.
Yardie Ting –Yardie Ting is launch a supper club series, taking place weekly for 4 weeks starting February 15th.
For more information on these and other upcoming food happenings in the area, visit the event calendar.
If you are holding a food event this week that’s not listed above, publicize it by adding it as a comment to this post.