Category: Events

Monday – Aomori is scheduled to open. Cherie is holding a pop-up at the Local 188 event space.

Tuesday – Sacred Profane in Biddeford is holding a Feast of the Seven Fishes dinner.

December 15 – Great Wave will be teaching a sushi making class at Good Fire Brewing. Chef Adrian Arvizu will be holding a Tacos by Tio pop-up at the Local 188 event space.

December 20 – Chaval is serving a Feast of the Seven Fishes dinner.

December 21 – Farms for Food Equity is holding a dinner in Portland in collaboration with Ocotillo.

December 24 – Regards is serving a Fest of the Seven Fishes dinner.

New Year’s Eve – We’re be putting together a list of special New Year’s Eve food and dining events. New additions will be made as businesses announce their plans.

• Catbird (South Berwick) – will be serving a 4-course dinner; $84 per person.
• Canopy Hotel (Portland) – Luna and Salt Yard will be serving NYE special menus along with live music earlier in the evening and a DJ until midnight.
• Isa Bistro (Portland) – will be serving a 3-course dinner; $120 per person.
• Knotted Apron (Portland) – will be serving a 5-course dinner with a Champagne toast, and optional wine pairings; $145 per person.
• Lucky Cheetah (Portland) – will be serving a 7-course dinner with a glass of Champagne; $150 per person.
• Maine Street Bistro (Brunswick) – will be serving a 5-course dinner with a glass of Champagne; $100 per person.
• Miyake (Portland) – will be serving a 5-course omakase dinner; $130 per person with optional sake pairing for $55.
• Mr. Tuna (Portland) – will be serving an omakase dinner in the former Bar Futo space on Fore Street; $225 per person.
• Nina June (Rockport) – will be serving a prix fixe dinner; $120 per person.
• Provender (Ellsworth) – will be serving a prix fixe dinner.
• Pacifico (Saco) – will be serving 3-course dinner; $80 per person.
• Sur Lie (Portland) – will be serving 4-course dinner; $100 per person.

January 24 – Courntey Loreg from Woodford’s Food & Beverage will be the guest chef at a Flanagan Farm Supper Club dinner.

January 30 – Adrian Arvizu from Big Tree Hospitality will be the guest chef at a steakhouse themed Flanagan Farm Supper Club dinner.

February 8 – Ilma Lopez and Damian Sansonetti will be the guest chefs at a Flanagan Farm Supper Club dinner where they’ll celebrate the menu of their former restaurant Piccolo.

February 13 – Devin Finigan from Aragosta on Deer Isle will be the guest chef at a Flanagan Farm Supper Club dinner.

March 6 – The Maine Craft Brew Summit is taking place. Natalie Cilurzo, co-owner and President of Russian River Brewing Company, will be the keynote speaker.

Planning a wedding, holding a business event, or hosting visitors from away? Our printed guides are a great resource to help your guests explore the Maine restaurant scene. The Portland and Midcoast pocket guides are now for sale in packs of 25 on our online store.

Tuesday – Wow India (website, instagram), the new Indian restaurant that’s been under construction at 649 Congress Street, is scheduled to open. You can see their full menu on their website. They plan to be open Monday through Thursday, 11 am – 2:30 pm, 4 – 10 pm, Friday/Saturday, 11 am – 2:30 pm, 4 – 11 pm, and Sunday, 11 am – 2:30 pm, 4 – 9:30 pm.

Wednesday – En-Noble and SMCC are holding a taste and talk event focused on the food of Papua New Guinea.

Saturday – It’s the first day of the indoor Portland Farmers’ Market at Stevens Square Community Center (631 Stevens Ave). Khao Laeng will be holding a pop-up at Lambs serving khao soi and chicken satay skewers.

December 8 – Aomori is scheduled to open. Cherie is holding a pop-up at the Local 188 event space.

December 9 – Sacred Profane in Biddeford is holding a Feast of the Seven Fishes dinner..

December 20 – Chaval is serving a Feast of the Seven Fishes dinner.

December 24 – Regards is serving a Fest of the Seven Fishes dinner.

January 24 – Courntey Loreg from Woodford’s Food & Beverage will be the guest chef at a Flanagan Farm Supper Club dinner.

January 30 – Adrian Arvizu from Big Tree Hospitality will be the guest chef at a steakhouse themed Flanagan Farm Supper Club dinner.

February 8 – Ilma Lopez and Damian Sansonetti will be the guest chefs at a Flanagan Farm Supper Club dinner where they’ll celebrate the menu of their former restaurant Piccolo.

February 13 – Devin Finigan from Aragosta on Deer Isle will be the guest chef at a Flanagan Farm Supper Club dinner.

March 6 – The Maine Craft Brew Summit is taking place. Natalie Cilurzo, co-owner and President of Russian River Brewing Company, will be the keynote speaker.

Planning a wedding, holding a business event, or hosting visitors from away? Our printed guides are a great resource to help your guests explore the Maine restaurant scene. The Portland and Midcoast pocket guides are now for sale in packs of 25 on our online store.

Wednesday – It’s the last day of the outdoor Portland Farmers’ Market in Deering Oaks Park. Little Spruce will be holding a pop-up at the Local 188 event space.

Thanksgiving – See the Maine Thanksgiving List for details on 199 options for community meals, restaurants serving Thanksgiving dinners and buffets,  and where you can pre-order turkeys, sides, pies and other dishes to serve at your home meal.

Friday – The VFW on Forest Ave is holding a tequila tasting.

December 3 – En-Noble and SMCC are holding a taste and talk event focused on the food of Papua New Guinea.

December 6 – It’s the first day of the indoor Portland Farmers’ Market at Stevens Square Community Center (631 Stevens Ave). Khao Laeng will be holding a pop-up at Lambs serving khao soi and chicken satay skewers.

December 8 – Cherie is holding a pop-up at the Local 188 event space.

December 9 – Sacred Profane in Biddeford is holding a Feast of the Seven Fishes dinner.

January 24 – Courntey Loreg from Woodford’s Food & Beverage will be the guest chef at a Flanagan Farm Supper Club dinner.

January 30 – Adrian Arvizu from Big Tree Hospitality will be the guest chef at a steakhouse themed Flanagan Farm Supper Club dinner.

February 8 – Ilma Lopez and Damian Sansonetti will be the guest chefs at a Flanagan Farm Supper Club dinner where they’ll celebrate the menu of their former restaurant Piccolo.

February 13 – Devin Finigan from Aragosta on Deer Isle will be the guest chef at a Flanagan Farm Supper Club dinner.

March 6 – The Maine Craft Brew Summit is taking place. Natalie Cilurzo, co-owner and President of Russian River Brewing Company, will be the keynote speaker.

Planning a wedding, holding a business event, or hosting visitors from away? Our printed guides are a great resource to help your guests explore the Maine restaurant scene. The Portland and Midcoast pocket guides are now for sale in packs of 25 on our online store.

Monday – Pulutan is holding a Filipino pop-up at the Big Tree Event space at the former Local 188. Chefs Nathan Steinauer and Sydney Boulanger are holding a pop-up dinner called Sleepy Fish.

Wednesday-Saturday – Goodfire Brewing in Freeport will be serving a set of Wabanaki-inspired dishes developed in collaboration with Penobscot chef Joseph Robbins.

Friday – Members of the public and industry professionals have until midnight on Friday to submit a recommendation to the James Beard Foundation for the 2026 Awards. Asia House Kitchen and Bar (instagram) is scheduled to open in South Portland. Angoor Wine Bar is holding a 3-course wine dinner.

Saturday – Onggi will be serving a kelp noodle lunch featuring noodles from the Mar Mar Noodle Company (instagram).

November 24 – Wow India (website, instagram) is scheduled to open. They’re located at 649 Congress Street and hours on Monday are 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, and 4 – 10 pm. You can see their menu on their website, and read more about Wow India in this article published in October.

November 26 – It’s the last day of the outdoor Portland Farmers’ Market in Deering Oaks Park. Little Spruce will be holding a pop-up at the former Local 188.

Thanksgiving – See the Maine Thanksgiving List for details on 170+ options for community meals, restaurants serving Thanksgiving dinners and buffets,  and where you can pre-order turkeys, sides, pies and other dishes to serve at your home meal.

November 28 – The VFW on Forest Ave is holding a tequila tasting.

December 3 – En-Noble and SMCC are holding a taste and talk event focused on the food of Papua New Guinea.

December 6 – It’s the first day of the indoor Portland Farmers’ Market at Stevens Square Community Center (631 Stevens Ave).

December 8 – Cherie is holding a pop-up at Big Tree’s Local 188 event space.

January 24 – Courntey Loreg from Woodford’s Food & Beverage will be the guest chef at a Flanagan Farm Supper Club dinner.

January 30 – Adrian Arvizu from Big Tree Hospitality will be the guest chef at a steakhouse themed Flanagan Farm Supper Club dinner.

February 8 – Ilma Lopez and Damian Sansonetti will be the guest chefs at a Flanagan Farm Supper Club dinner where they’ll celebrate the menu of their former restaurant Piccolo.

February 13 – Devin Finigan from Aragosta on Deer Isle will be the guest chef at a Flanagan Farm Supper Club dinner.

March 6 – The Maine Craft Brew Summit is taking place.

Planning a wedding, holding a business event, or hosting visitors from away? Our printed guides are a great resource to help your guests explore the Maine restaurant scene. The Portland and Midcoast pocket guides are now for sale in packs of 25 on our online store.

All Week – Brunswick Wine Week is taking place.

Monday – Devenish Wines and Lambs are collaborating to hold aholiday wine tasting as a benefit for the Maine Farmland Trust.

Wednesday – Franciska is holding a wine tasting of the wines of Pépin from Alsace.

Thursday – Fish & Whistle will be holding a donut pop-up at Round Turn Distillery in Biddeford. Drink pairing will be available to go with the cocktail-inspired donut flavors.

Saturday – Luncheonette will be holding a pop-up at Lambs in South Portland.

Sunday – Onggi is holding their 5th Annual Kimjang  kimchi-making-fest.

November 17 – Pulatan is holding a Filipino pop-up at the Big Tree Event space at the former Local 188. Chefs Nathan Steinauer and Sydney Boulanger are holding a pop-up dinner called Sleepy Fish.

November 21 – It’s the deadline to submit a recommendation to the James Beard Foundation for the 2026 Awards.

November 26 – It’s the last day of the outdoor Portland Farmers’ Market in Deering Oaks Park. Little Spruce will be holding a pop-up at the former Local 188.

Thanksgiving – See the Maine Thanksgiving List for details on 120+ options for community meals, restaurants serving Thanksgiving dinners and buffets,  and where you can pre-order turkeys, sides, pies and other dishes to serve at your home meal.

November 28 – The VFW on Forest Ave is holding a tequila tasting.

December 3 – En-Noble and SMCC are holding a taste and talk event focused on the food of Papua New Guinea.

December 6 – The first day of the indoor Portland Farmers’ Market at Stevens Square Community Center (631 Stevens Ave).

January 24 – Courntey Loreg from Woodford’s Food & Beverage will be the guest chef at a Flanagan Farm Supper Club dinner.

January 30 – Adrian Arvizu from Big Tree Hospitality will be the guest chef at a steakhouse themed Flanagan Farm Supper Club dinner.

February 8 – Ilma Lopez and Damian Sansonetti will be the guest chefs at a Flanagan Farm Supper Club dinner where they’ll celebrate the menu of their former restaurant Piccolo.

February 13 – Devin Finigan from Aragosta on Deer Isle will be the guest chef at a Flanagan Farm Supper Club dinner.

March 6 – The Maine Craft Brew Summit is taking place.

Planning a wedding, holding a business event, or hosting visitors from away? Our printed guides are a great resource to help your guests explore the Maine restaurant scene. The Portland and Midcoast pocket guides are now for sale in packs of 25 on our online store.

All Week – 207 Beer Week is taking place at breweries, bars and bottle shops across the state.

Monday – Natalie DiBenedetto will be holding a Figgy’s pop-up at Cantina Calafia.

Wednesday – XO Burgers & Wings will be making an appearance at Oxbow for the GZA performance.

Saturday – Maine & Loire is holding a port tasting with winemaker João Roseria of
Quinta do Infantado.

November 10 – Devenish Wines and Lambs are collaborating to hold a ticketed holiday wine tasting as a benefit for the Maine Farmland Trust.

November 10-16 – Brunswick Wine Week is taking place.

November 15 – Luncheonette will be holding a pop-up at Lambs in South Portland.

November 17 – Pulatan is holding a Filipino pop-up at the Big Tree Event space at the former Local 188.

November 21 – The deadline to submit a recommendation to the James Beard Foundation for the 2026 Awards.

November 26 – It’s the last day of the outdoor Portland Farmers’ Market in Deering Oaks Park.

Thanksgiving – See the Maine Thanksgiving List for details on 100+ options for community meals, restaurants serving Thanksgiving dinners and buffets,  and where you can pre-order turkeys, sides, pies and other dishes to serve at your home meal.

November 28 – The VFW on Forest Ave is holding a tequila tasting.

December 6 – The first day of the indoor Portland Farmers’ Market at Stevens Square Community Center (631 Stevens Ave).

January 24 – Courntey Loreg from Woodford’s Food & Beverage will be the guest chef at a Flanagan Farm Supper Club dinner.

January 30 – Adrian Arvizu from Big Tree Hospitality will be the guest chef at a steakhouse themed Flanagan Farm Supper Club dinner.

February 8 – Ilma Lopez and Damian Sansonetti will be the guest chefs at a Flanagan Farm Supper Club dinner where they’ll celebrate the menu of their former restaurant Piccolo.

February 13 – Devin Finigan from Aragosta on Deer Isle will be the guest chef at a Flanagan Farm Supper Club dinner.

March 6 – The Maine Craft Brew Summit is taking place.

Planning a wedding, holding a business event, or hosting visitors from away? Our printed guides are a great resource to help your guests explore the Maine restaurant scene. The Portland and Midcoast pocket guides are now for sale in packs of 25 on our online store.

Congratulation to chef Thomas Barthelmes from Finestkind and to the SMCC Culinary Arts team for their wins at yesterday’s Lobster Chef of the Year competition.

The judge selected Bathelmes as the 2025 Lobster Chef of the Year for his dish of Lobster Custard with poached lobster in XO sauce, young ginger, and crispy tempura.

The SMCC team were voted the People’s Choice for their dish of Madagascar Vanilla Butter-Poached Lobster with parsnip and potato croquette, sweet corn beurre monté, and peppery micro slaw.