Upcoming Events: 7 Fish Feast, Koji Workshop, Bagels, Holiday Lists

Saturday – Bissell Brothers is serving a traditional Italian Christmas Eve dinner, the Feast of the Seven Fishes., and The Purple House will be holding a wood-fired bagel pop-up in North Yarmouth.

Sunday – Koji Alchemy author Rich Shih will be at Judy Gibson for a koji workshop and fermentation dinner.

December 18Helm is holding a prime rib dinner, Nosh will be holding a cider brunch in collaboration with Fruit Bat Distribution, and Jackrabbit is serving a 3-course Julefrokost dinner.

December 20Crispy Gai will be hosting Chicago sandwich shop Big Kids (website, instagram) for a pop-up dinner.

Christmas Eve

  • Judy Gibson – 3-course dinner served family style w/Parker House rolls;  $55 per person with optional $30 wine pairing.
  • Twelve – is serving a Christmas Eve prime rib dinner.
  • Via Vecchia – is serving a Feast of the Seven Fishes.

Christmas – here’s the start of our Christmas list. We’ll be adding entries as businesses announce their plans. Drop us a line if you know of a Christmas offering not yet on the list.

  • Dandelion Catering – has a variety of apps, mains, sides and desserts available for pre-order with pick-up on the 23rd.
  • Maria’s – has a variety of family-sized mains, apps and salads; preorder by the 22nd for pick-up on the 23rd or 24th.
  • Other Side Deli – has a preorder menu of mains, apps and sides.
  • Part & Parcel – has sweet and savory pies, breakfast items and a Christmas cookie box available for preorder for pick-up on the 22nd and 23rd.
  • Salty Air Bakes – has a holiday cookie box for pre-order with pick-up on the 23rd; $45 for 30 cookies with 50% of the proceeds going to the Saco Food Pantry.
  • Scratch Baking – has a variety of baked goods available for pre-order and pick-up on the 24th.
  • Sea Glass – 3-course dinner; $85 per person, $42 for children 4 – 12.
  • Standard Baking – has a variety of baked goods available for pre-order and pick-up on the 24th.
  • Union – has a dinner for two available for preorder and pick-up on the 23rd; $135.
  • Verbena – has a 4-course menu available for pre-order with a vegan option.
  • The Good Shepherd Food Bank plays an integral role in distributing food to food insecure people all year round in Maine. See their website for information where to find food through their partner agencies in Maine or to make a donation.

New Year’s Eve – here is the start of our NYE list. We’ll be adding entries as businesses announce their plans. Drop us a line if you know of a New Year’s Eve offering not yet on the list.

  • Batson River – is holding a New Year’s Eve party; $75 per person.
  • Broken Arrow – 5-course dinner with pairings for $150 per person.
  • Central Provisions – 5-course dinner for two for $300.
  • Elda – tasting menu for $160 per person.
  • Evo – 6-course tasting menu with optional pairings for $150 per person.
  • Helm – 4-course dinner for $80 with optional wine pairings for $45.
  • Isa – 4-course dinner with optional wine pairings; $95 per person.
  • Judy Gibson – 6-course dinner; $100 per person with optional $45 beverage pairing.
  • Knotted Apron – 6-course tasting menu with champagne toast for $120 per person.
  • Mr. Tuna –  has a selection of sushi party platters.
  • The Danforth – is holding a dance party; $50 per person.
  • Twelve – 5-course dinner featuring truffles, caviar, foie gras and a glass of champagne; $175 per person.
  • Wine Wise – a virtual wine dinner for two for $275.

January 28Sam Hayward is teaching a virtual cooking class to benefit the Oasis Free Clinic in Brunswick.

February 11Ali Waks Adams is teaching a virtual cooking class to benefit the Oasis Free Clinic in Brunswick.

March 18Chris Toy is teaching a virtual cooking class to benefit the Oasis Free Clinic in Brunswick.