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.
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