Monday — the Fall edition of Maine Restaurant Week started yesterday and continues all week until Sunday – visit the MRW website for a full list of participating restaurants
Tuesday — after many long delays, Figa is scheduled to open on Tuesday.
Wednesday — the Monument Square Farmers Market is taking place, a Fall Brewer’s Dinner is happening at Sebago Brewing, The Salt Exchange is hosting a Skyy Vodka Tasting and Wednesday is the opening night of the 3 day Oktoberfest Beer Garden at Portland Harbor Hotel.
Thursday — Bard Coffee will have a special Halloween themed Latte Art Throwdown, there will be a mead tasting at Browne Trading, The Great Lost Bear will showcase cask conditioned Gritty’s Halloween Ale and the Oktoberfest Beer Garden continues at the Portland Harbor Hotel.
Friday — Trader Joe’s is scheduled to open on Friday but I’ve heard they may open a day earlier on Thursday, it’s the opening night of the Hugo’s Halloween Dinner, there will be a wine dinner at Bibo’s Madd Apple Cafe and it’s the last day of the Oktoberfest Beer Garden.
Saturday — Rabelais is holding a book signing and comparative meat tasting with Deborah Krasner, author of Good Meat, The Complete Guide to Sourcing and Cooking Sustainable Meat at the Quimby Colony (the old Roma Cafe), Cinque Terre is hosting an Italian Cooking Class, the 2nd night of the Hugo’s Halloween Dinner, the Deering Oaks Farmers Market is taking place, there will be a wine tasting at the Scarborough Wine Outlet and a cooking class at Kitchen & Cork.
Sunday — the last night of the Fall Maine Restaurant Week.
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.
Author: PFM
Harvest on the Harbor Marketplace Photos
PortlandTown has published a set of photos from the Harvest on the Harbor Marketplace event that took place on Saturday.
Photo Credit: Michael Barriault
Maine Lobster Chef of the Year: Kelly Patrick Farrin
Kelly Patrick Farrin from Azure Cafe in Freeport was named the Maine Lobster Chef of the Year yesterday at the Harvest on the Harbor. His winning dish was a Herb Grilled Maine Lobster Tail on Arugula with Chive Ricota Gnocchi and Corn Milk (recipe).
For a photos of the event see PortlandTown, and for reporting check out the article in today’s Press Herald.
According to the Press Herald, the “competition will air on NESN at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29.”
LWP on Appetite Portland
LiveWork Portland has profiled Appetite Portland blogger Dawn Hagin lauding her “Critical—but in a Loving Way” approach to food blogging.
Maine Magazine: Westbrook Eats
The November/December issue of Maine magazine includes an eating guide to Westbrook and a profile of James & Andre Tranchemontagne, the pair of brothers who run The Frog & Turtle and The French Press Eatery. The articles aren’t online yet but you can pick up a free copy off the Maine magazine rack at Bard Coffee on Middle Street.
Jay Villani on Fox
Chef/owner Jay Villani from Local 188 was on the Fox morning show to cook cranberry-clementine salsa and talk about Maine Restaurant Week.
Harvest on the Harbor Photos, Video and Reporting
PortlandTown has published sets of photos from two sessions at the opening day of Harvest on the Harbor: the Seafood Splash and last night’s Grand Tasting.
Today’s Press Herald includes a report on the Seafood Splash and the work done by the SMCC team to prep for the event.
Chef Joe Boudreau appeared on WCSH to demo the paella Havana South made for the Grand Tasting.
Photo Credit: Michael Barriault
Harding Smith on Fox
Harding Smith the chef/owner of The Front/Grill/Corner Room appeared Thursday on the Fox morning show to promote next week’s Maine Restaurant Week.
Review of Aunt Dee's
Aunt Dee’s Cafe and Ice Cream Shoppe received 3½ stars from the Eat & Run review in today’s Press Herald.
The pot roast was tender; the potatoes thick and creamy. The star of the meal, however, was the buttercup squash from the owners’ garden. It was served on the side in a small bowl and was simple and delicious, with a little melted butter swimming on top.
Review of Aunt Dee’s
Aunt Dee’s Cafe and Ice Cream Shoppe received 3½ stars from the Eat & Run review in today’s Press Herald.
The pot roast was tender; the potatoes thick and creamy. The star of the meal, however, was the buttercup squash from the owners’ garden. It was served on the side in a small bowl and was simple and delicious, with a little melted butter swimming on top.