Category: Events

Tuesday — Wine Wise is running a sparkling wine crawl on Wharf Street, and Devenish Wine and Caiola’s are teaming up to offer a tasting of wines from the Loire paired with food pairing prepared by chef Abby Harmon.

Wednesday — Havana South is holding their monthly wine club, and the Monument Square Farmers Market is taking place.

Thursday — Aurora Provisions is holding a Portuguese wine tasting, it’s the opening day of the Greek Heritage Festival and the Great Lost Bear is showcasing brews from Clown Shoes brewery in Massachusetts.

Friday — Allagash is holding a Victoria Ale Premiere Party at the Victoria Mansion, and it’s the 2nd day of the Greek Heritage Festival at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church on Pleasant Street.

Saturday — the 3rd Annual Strawberry Festival, the 3rd Annual Lobsterfest, and the 7th Annual Vegetarian Food Festival are taking place, Standard Baking is offering tours of their bakery on Commercial Street, it’s the last day of the Greek Heritage Festival, and the Deering Oaks Farmers Market is taking place.

Sunday — the 6th Annual Taste of the Nation is taking place at SMCC. Taste of the Nation raises funds for Share Our Strength to fight hunger in Maine—tickets are available online.

For more information on these and other upcoming food happenings in the area, visit the event calendar.

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John Myers was voted winner of Wednesday night’s Infusathon for his liquid BLT. According to a release from the organizers, the drink had a “lettuce infusion on top, tomato infusion in the middle, and a bacon infusion on the bottom which had to be injected with a syringe into each glass immediately before serving. Myers works the bar at The Grill Room and is on the Board of Advisors for the Museum of the American Cocktail.

Armory Lounge, Blue Spoon, David’s, The Grill Room, Nosh, Sonny’s and The Salt Exchange competed in the event which raised more than $1000 for the Red Cross Disaster Relief fund.

Wednesday — 6 restaurants are participating in the Infusathon, the Urban Farm Fermentory is teaching a kimchi workshop, and the Monument Square Farmers Market is taking place.

Thursday — the Great Lost Bear is showcasing brews from Redhook and Widmer Brothers.

Saturday — the Deering Oaks Farmers Market is taking place, and Whole Foods is holding a VeganFest with store-wide sampling of vegan foods and a cookout to benefit Cultivating Community.

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.

Portland Town has published two sets of photos from the Italian Life Expo. Today is the last day of the expo, check www.italianlifeexpo.com for a schedule of activities and to buy tickets.

Today’s Press Herald includes an article about the Infusathon, a fund raiser/bartender competition taking place next week,

How about a cold-smoked corn and horseradish cocktail? Or a Cajun-seasoned grilled okra infusion?

You can taste these creations and more Wednesday at a bar-hopping benefit in Portland that’s being called an “Infusathon.” Bartenders from more than a half-dozen restaurants are being asked to come up with a specialty cocktail infusion that will be paired with a bite from the restaurant’s chef.

Tickets are available online, $15 per person.

Wednesday — there will be a wine tasting at RSVP and the Monument Square Farmers Market is taking place.

Thursday — it’s the opening day of the Italian Life Expo, Karl Wente from Wente Vineyards will be at Old Port Wine Merchants for a tasting and at The Farmer’s Table for a wine dinner, there will be an wine and cheese tasting at the Public Market House, and The Great Lost Bear is showcasing Summer beers.

Friday — 2nd day of the Italian Life Expo.

Saturday — last day of the Italian Life Expo and the Deering Oaks Farmers Market is taking place.

Sunday — the 38th Annual Old Port Festival, Hugo’s is holding a wine dinner called Into the Wild, Down East is hosting a launch party for The Art of Breakfast by Dana Moos and there will be a wine tasting at Rosemont on Brighton.

For more information on these and other upcoming food happenings in the area, visit the event calendar.

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Monday — Memorial Day.

Wednesday — there will be a wine tasting at the Old Port Wine Merchants, Grace is holding their monthly wine tasting event, and the Monument Square Farmers Market is taking place.

Thursday — The Cheese Iron is teaching a class on Spring & Summer cheeses.

Friday — Maine Foodie Tours is running an island progressive dinner, there will be a wine tasting at the West End Deli and First Friday Art Walk is taking place so make your reservation soon.

Saturday — Local Sprouts is celebrating their 1-year anniversary, LeRoux Kitchen is holding a wine tasting, and the Deering Oaks Farmers Market is taking place.

Sunday — it’s Maine Lemonade Day and kids across the state will be stting up their lemonade stands, Joe Ricchio is hosting Blood into Wine a wine dinner and movie screening at One Longfellow Square.

For more information on these and other upcoming food happenings in the area, visit the event calendar.

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The Blueberry Files has published a report on last weekend’s Lemonade Day Recipe Contest. Kate served as one of the judges for the competition.

And in the end, we were all won over by Haley and Emma’s “Lemon Love” pink lemonade.  These cute sophomores from Bowdoin and Topsham created the best tasting recipe, with fresh raspberries and slices of lemon.  Absolutely delicious, and perfect for the almost hot day we had last Saturday.

Monday — Elizabeth Fraser from Girl Gone Raw will be teaching a raw cooking class.

Tuesday — Blue is holding their monthly wine and cheese event.

Wednesday — Rosemont is hosting winemaker Lilly LoCascio and cheese expert Alberto Aurill for a wine and cheese tasting, the Urban Farm Fermentory is teaching saurkraut workshop, The Salt Exchange is holding a tequila tasting, and the Monument Square Farmers Market is taking place.

Thursday — Chef Frank Giglio will be teaching the next class of the Maine RealFood Project. Otter Creek will be featured at The Great Lost Bear for the bar’s weekly brewery showcase.

Friday — Sebago Brewing is opening their new brew pub on Fore Street.

Saturday — Wine Wise is teaching a class at The Wine Bar, and the Deering Oaks Farmers Market is taking place.

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.