Upcoming Food & Dining Events

All WeekMaine Restaurant Week is taking place.

Monday – Chicago Filipino restaurant Kasama will be at Bar Futo for a collaboration dinner.

ThursdayChaval is holding a Vegan wine dinner featuring wines from Italy.

Friday – The New England Craft Brew Summit is taking place.

Thursday-Saturday – The traveling Edgar Allen Poe Speakeasy will be in Portland for three nights.

SaturdaySeconds Bakery will be holding a pop-up event in Falmouth. The 4th Annual Freeport Chocolate Fest is taking place all day.

Sunday –Maine Restaurant Week’s Flavors of Maine event is taking place at Coffee by Design.

March 11Barak Olins and Atsuko Fujimoto are the featured guests at a Maine Voices Live event at One Longfellow Square.

March 16-23Biddeford & Saco Wine Week is taking place.

March 20 – Winemaker Hervé Villemade will be at Maine & Loire for a tasting event. Regards will be hosting a pop-up by their future neighbor Benny’s. Benny’s is a new restaurant being developed by Ramona’s owner Josh Sobel.

March 22/23 – Maine Maple Sunday Weekend is taking place. Visit the Maine Maple Producers Association website to find a sugar shack or two to visit.

March 23 – The Casco Bay Chef’s Association is holding their annual dinner.

March 24 – The Native Maine Food Show is taking place.

March 30Dinner x Friends is holding a pop-up at Lambs.

April 10 – The Gulf of Maine Research Institute is holding a film screening and panel discussion about the ongoing efforts to restore alewives to the Presumpscot River.

April 26SeaFest will be taking place in Westbrook.

May 17 – The Maine Wild Wine Fest is taking place in Freeport.

May 30 – June 1 – The Maine Fungi Fest is taking place.

September 14 – The Maine Cheese Festival is taking place in Pittsfield.

September 19-21 – The Common Ground Country Fair is taking place in Unity.

October 12 – The Maine Open Creamery Day 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.
25-packs of the Portland and Midcoast pocket guides are now available on our online store.

Upcoming Food & Dining Events

TuesdayLuke Holden from Luke’s Lobster will be the featured speaker at the Portland Regional Chamber’s Kegs and Issues event.

ThursdayBlack Betty’s Bistro will be holding a pop-up at Lambs.

FridayBissell Brothers is serving a 5-course vegetarian dinner.

Saturday – Norimoto is hosting French Canadian pop-up.

March 1-12Maine Restaurant Week is taking place.

March 2Sara Jenkins, Dustin Martin, and Lauren Radel from Nina June will be the guest chefs at a Flanagan Farm Supper Club dinner. Duckfat and Oxbow are holding a chili competition as a benefit for Maine Needs.

March 3 – Chicago Filipino restaurant Kasama will be at Bar Futo for a collaboration dinner.

March 6Chaval is holding a Vegan wine dinner featuring wines from Italy.

March 6-8 – The traveling Edgar Allen Poe Speakeasy will be in Portland for three nights.

March 8Seconds Bakery will be holding a pop-up event in Falmouth.

March 11Barak Olins and Atsuko Fujimoto are the featured guests at a Maine Voices Live event at One Longfellow Square.

March 16-23Biddeford & Saco Wine Week is taking place.

March 20 – Winemaker Hervé Villemade will be at Maine & Loire for a tasting event.

March 22/23 – Maine Maple Sunday Weekend is taking place. Visit the Maine Maple Producers Association website to find a sugar shack or two to visit.

March 23 – The Casco Bay Chef’s Association is holding their annual dinner.

April 26 – SeaFest will be taking place in Westbrook.

May 17 – The Maine Wild Wine Fest is taking place in Freeport.

May 30 – June 1 – The Maine Fungi Fest is taking place.

September 14 – The Maine Cheese Festival is taking place in Pittsfield.

September 19-21 – The Common Ground Country Fair is taking place in Unity.

October 12 – The Maine Open Creamery Day 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.
25-packs of the Portland and Midcoast pocket guides are now available on our online store.

Upcoming Food & Dining Events

Friday – The Flavors of Freeport tasting event, Fare & Ice, is taking place with 20+ restaurants, bars and shops taking part.

SaturdayVagabundo will be holding a tamale pop-up at Lucky Pigeon Brewing. Dough Maine will be holding a pop-up at Lay Day Roasters.

February 28Bissell Brothers is serving a 5-course vegetarian dinner.

March 1-12Maine Restaurant Week is taking place.

March 2Sara Jenkins, Dustin Martin, and Lauren Radel from Nina June will be the guest chefs at a Flanagan Farm Supper Club dinner. Duckfat and Oxbow are holding a chili competition as a benefit for Maine Needs.

March 6Chaval is holding a Vegan wine dinner featuring wines from Italy.

March 6-8 – The traveling Edgar Allen Poe Speakeasy will be in Portland for three nights.

March 11Barak Olins and Atsuko Fujimoto are the featured guests at a Maine Voices Live event at One Longfellow Square.

March 23 – The Casco Bay Chef’s Association is holding their annual dinner.

April 26 – SeaFest will be taking place in Westbrook.

May 17 – The Maine Wild Wine Fest is taking place in Freeport.

May 30 – June 1 – The Maine Fungi Fest is taking place.

September 14 – The Maine Cheese Festival is taking place in Pittsfield.

September 19-21 – The Common Ground Country Fair is taking place in Unity.

October 12 – The Maine Open Creamery Day 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.
25-packs of the Portland and Midcoast pocket guides are now available on our online store.

 

Sunday Snow Day List

Many restaurants and food businesses have announced snow day closures for Sunday, but a number of spots are or plan to be open today. We’re maintaining a list here with links to their social media posts for further details:

Crafted Conversations Series

Five of Clubs at the Longfellow Hotel is launching an event series featuring local brewers and distillers. It’s kicking off this Thursday with Shahin Khojastehzad who will be there to talk about his business Handshake.

The series will take place the second Thursday of every month. Here’s the upcoming schedule:

Upcoming Food & Dining Events

MondayFriends & Family is hosting an olive oil tasting with Tenuta di Spannocchia. Chef Christine Lau will be collaborating with Bar Futo on a Lunar New Year dinner.

Tuesday – Chef Christine Lau will be collaborating with Crispy Gai on a Lunar New Year dinner.

Wednesday – The University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Falmouth is offering ServeSafe certification classes throughout the spring.

ThursdayFive of Clubs is kicking off their Crafted Conversations series. Shahin Khojastehzad from will talk about his business Handshake and the bar will have a custom cocktail that features his Persian amaro. Devin Finigan from Aragosta⁠ will be the guest chef at a Flanagan Farm Supper Club dinner. Prairie Baking and Belleflower Brewing are collaborating on a 4-course beer and pastry pairing event.

FridayTandem Coffee is restarting their weekly coffee cuppings this week. Sign-up for a free. “You’ll learn about the process that we use to evaluate coffee as our barista guides you step by step through the experience. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions and learn a thing or two about your own palette.”

Valentine’s Daydrop us a line if you know of a Valntine’s Day special menu that isn’t yet on the list below.

February 28Kashas Kitchen is serving a Polish Dinner in Kittery.

March 1-12Maine Restaurant Week is taking place.

March 2Sara Jenkins, Dustin Martin, and Lauren Radel from Nina June will be the guest chefs at a Flanagan Farm Supper Club dinner.

March 6-8 – The traveling Edgar Allen Poe Speakeasy will be in Portland for three nights.

March 11Barak Olins and Atsuko Fujimoto are the featured guests at a Maine Voices Live event at One Longfellow Square.

March 23 – The Casco Bay Chef’s Association is holding their annual dinner.

May 17 – The Maine Wild Wine Fest is taking place in Freeport.

May 30 – June 1 – The Maine Fungi Fest is taking place.

September 14 – The Maine Cheese Festival is taking place in Pittsfield.

September 19-21 – The Common Ground Country Fair is taking place in Unity.

October 12 – The Maine Open Creamery Day 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.
25-packs of the Portland and Midcoast pocket guides are now available on our online store.

Upcoming Food & Dining Events

SaturdayAdrian Arvizu from Big Tree Hospitality⁠ will be the guest chef at a Flanagan Farm Supper Club dinner.

February 10Friends & Family is hosting an olive oil tasting with Tenuta di Spannocchia. Chef Christine Lau will be collaborating with Crispy Gai on a Lunar New Year dinner.

February 11 – Chef Christine Lau will be collaborating with Bar Futo on a Lunar New Year dinner.

February 12 – The University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Falmouth is offering ServeSafe certification classes throughout the spring.

February 13Devin Finigan from Aragosta⁠ will be the guest chef at a Flanagan Farm Supper Club dinner. Prairie Baking and Belleflower Brewing are collaborating on a 4-course beer and pastry pairing event.

Valentine’s Daydrop us a line if you know of a Valntine’s Day special menu that isn’t yet on the list below.

February 28Kashas Kitchen is serving a Polish Dinner in Kittery.

March 1-12Maine Restaurant Week is taking place.

March 2Sara Jenkins, Dustin Martin, and Lauren Radel from Nina June will be the guest chefs at a Flanagan Farm Supper Club dinner.

March 11Barak Olins and Atsuko Fujimoto are the featured guests at a Maine Voices Live event at One Longfellow Square.

March 23 – The Casco Bay Chef’s Association is holding their annual dinner.

May 17 – The Maine Wild Wine Fest is taking place in Freeport.

May 30 – June 1 – The Maine Fungi Fest is taking place.

September 14 – The Maine Cheese Festival is taking place in Pittsfield.

September 19-21 – The Common Ground Country Fair is taking place in Unity.

October 12 – The Maine Open Creamery Day 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.
25-packs of the Portland and Midcoast pocket guides are now available on our online store.

Upcoming Food & Dining Events

Monday – Electric Flowers Imports will be taking over the wine list at Friends & Family.

ThursdayCommunity Plate will be holding a potluck dinner at Maine Mechanics Hall.

Friday – Regards is holding a fundraising dinner to support victims of the Los Angeles fires.

SaturdayPortland on Tap is taking place. Good Medicine Collective is hosting a 6-course dinner in collaboration with chef Felicia Dumont. Roasty’s will be holding a pop-up at Orange Bike Brewing, 3-7 pm.

SundayRafael Zimmerman from Magnus on Water⁠ will be the guest chef at a Flanagan Farm Supper Club dinner.

February 8Adrian Arvizu from Big Tree Hospitality⁠ will be the guest chef at a Flanagan Farm Supper Club dinner.

February 10Friends & Family is hosting an olive oil tasting with Tenuta di Spannocchia.

February 12 – The University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Falmouth is offering ServeSafe certification classes throughout the spring.

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

Valentine’s Daydrop us a line if you know of a Valntine’s Day special menu that isn’t yet on the list below.

February 28Kashas Kitchen is serving a Polish Dinner in Kittery.

March 1-12Maine Restaurant Week is taking place.

March 2Sara Jenkins, Dustin Martin, and Lauren Radel from Nina June will be the guest chefs at a Flanagan Farm Supper Club dinner.

March 11Barak Olins and Atsuko Fujimoto are the featured guests at a Maine Voices Live event at One Longfellow Square.

March 23 – The Casco Bay Chef’s Association is holding their annual dinner.

May 17 – The Maine Wild Wine Fest is taking place in Freeport.

May 30 – June 1 – The Maine Fungi Fest is taking place.

September 14 – The Maine Cheese Festival is taking place in Pittsfield.

September 19-21 – The Common Ground Country Fair is taking place in Unity.

October 12 – The Maine Open Creamery Day 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.
25-packs of the Portland and Midcoast pocket guides are now available on our online store.

Upcoming Food & Dining Events

Monday – To celebrate their 60th anniversary Gerard’s Pizza in Gardiner is serving food in 2025 at 20th Century prices: a 10 inch cheese pizza for $1.50, a 10 inclh peperoni pizza for $2 and a large Italian sandwich for $2. Electric Flowers Imports will be taking over the wine list at Friends & Family.

Tuesday – Chef Ana Castro from Acamaya will be at Mr. Tuna for a collaboration dinner.

ThursdayTwo Fat Cats is celebrating National Pie Day with a trio of tasting slices. Customers can choose from among 13 flavors: Salted Caramel Apple, Key Lime, Lemon Shaker, Coffee S’mores, Blackberry Mango, Ginger Pear, Ultimate Peanut Butter Cream Pie, Black & White, Orange Creamsicle, Maine Wild Blueberry, Apple and Sour Cherry. Twelve is holding a Bordeaux wine dinner.

Saturday – Union is hosting an event to support the Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association.

January 27 – Electric Flowers Imports will be taking over the wine list at Friends & Family.

January 30Community Plate will be holding a potluck dinner at Maine Mechanics Hall.

January 31 – Regards is holding a fundraising dinner to support victims of the Los Angeles fires.

February 1Portland on Tap is taking place. Good Medicine Collective is hosting a 6-course dinner in collaboration with chef Felicia Dumont.

February 2Rafael Zimmerman from Magnus on Water⁠ will be the guest chef at a Flanagan Farm Supper Club dinner.

February 8Adrian Arvizu from Big Tree Hospitality⁠ will be the guest chef at a Flanagan Farm Supper Club dinner.

February 10Friends & Family is hosting an olive oil tasting with Tenuta di Spannocchia.

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

Valentine’s Daydrop us a line if you know of a Valntine’s Day special menu that isn’t yet on the list below.

March 1-12Maine Restaurant Week is taking place.

March 2Sara Jenkins, Dustin Martin, and Lauren Radel from Nina June will be the guest chefs at a Flanagan Farm Supper Club dinner.

March 11Barak Olins and Atsuko Fujimoto are the featured guests at a Maine Voices Live event at One Longfellow Square.

May 17 – The Maine Wild Wine Fest is taking place in Freeport.

May 30 – June 1 – The Maine Fungi Fest is taking place.

September 14 – The Maine Cheese Festival is taking place in Pittsfield.

September 19-21 – The Common Ground Country Fair is taking place in Unity.

October 12 – The Maine Open Creamery Day 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.
25-packs of the Portland and Midcoast pocket guides are now available on our online store.