Category: Events

Monday – Oxbow and Eaux are collaborating on an Oxbeaux Brunch taking place at Cafe Louis in South Portland.

Tuesday – Liu Bian Tan will be holding a Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup pop-up at Cong Tu Bot.

Wednesday – Browne Trading is holding a champagne and caviar tasting.

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.

• Bao Bao – 6-course for $68 per person.
• Batson River (Biddeford) – is holding a cocktail party and a offering a dinner and cocktail party combo.
• Batson River (Portland) – is holding a New Year’s Eve party; $75 per person.
• Blue Spoon – is serving their full menu with a set of NYE specials.
• Broken Arrow – 5-course dinner with pairings for $150 per person.
• Central Provisions – 5-course dinner for two for $300.
• Crispy Gai – will be serving chicken nuggets, caviar, and champagne in addition to their regular menu.
• Elda – tasting menu for $160 per person.
• Evo – 6-course tasting menu with optional pairings for $150 per person.
• Full Turn – open for dinner and will have options for “large format take-out.”
• Helm – 4-course dinner for $80 with optional wine pairings for $45.
• Isa – 4-course dinner with optional wine pairings; $95 per person.
• Jessica Labonte – has a variety of baked goods available for preorder.
• 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.
• Luna – Complimentary glass of Veuve Clicquot with raw bar, caviar, cheese/charcuterie, hors d’oeuvres, midnight toast; $150 per person.
• Maine Oyster Co. – 4-course prix fixe; $90 per person.
• Mr. Tuna –  has a selection of sushi party platters.
• Regards – $95 per person.
• 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 7 – Dobra Tea is holding a tea tasting.

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

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

February 14 – Broken Arrow will be serving a Valentine’s Day dinner.

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

Tuesday – Crispy Gai will be hosting Chicago sandwich shop Big Kids (website, instagram) for a pop-up dinner, and Sacred Profane will be holding a Feast of the Seven Fishes dinner.

Tuesday – Great Wave Sushi is holding pop-up at Amigo’s.

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.
• Greeks of Peaks – has holiday cookie boxes available for preorder and pick-up on the 23rd and 24th.
• Lake & Co. – has holiday meals available for pre-order.
• Mami – has “Roasts, ramen, dumplings, bread and cookies” for preorder and pick-up on the 24th.
• Maria’s – has a variety of family-sized mains, apps and salads; preorder by the 22nd for pick-up on the 23rd or 24th.
• Night Moves – has stollen available for pick-up and shipment.
• 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.
• Sichuan Kitchen – is offering a special takeout-only menu.
• 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. They also will be serving a 3-coursedinner; $89 per person with optional wine pairings. Call (207) 808-8700 for reservations.
• 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.

December 26 – Oxbow and Eaux are collaborating on an Oxbeaux Brunch taking place at Cafe Louis in South Portland.

December 27 – Liu Bian Tan will be holding a Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup pop-up at Cong Tu Bot.

December 28 – Browne Trading is holding a champagne and caviar tasting.

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.

• Bao Bao – 6-course for $68 per person.
• Batson River (Biddeford) – is holding a cocktail party and a offering a dinner and cocktail party combo.
• Batson River (Portland) – is holding a New Year’s Eve party; $75 per person.
• Blue Spoon – is serving their full menu with a set of NYE specials.
• Broken Arrow – 5-course dinner with pairings for $150 per person.
• Central Provisions – 5-course dinner for two for $300.
• Crispy Gai – will be serving chicken nuggets, caviar, and champagne in addition to their regular menu.
• Elda – tasting menu for $160 per person.
• Evo – 6-course tasting menu with optional pairings for $150 per person.
• Full Turn – open for dinner and will have options for “large format take-out.”
• Helm – 4-course dinner for $80 with optional wine pairings for $45.
• Isa – 4-course dinner with optional wine pairings; $95 per person.
• Jessica Labonte – has a variety of baked goods available for preorder.
• 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.
• Luna – Complimentary glass of Veuve Clicquot with raw bar, caviar, cheese/charcuterie, hors d’oeuvres, midnight toast; $150 per person.
• Maine Oyster Co. – 4-course prix fixe; $90 per person.
• Mr. Tuna –  has a selection of sushi party platters.
• Regards – $95 per person.
• 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 28 – Sam Hayward is teaching a virtual cooking class to benefit the Oasis Free Clinic in Brunswick.

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

February 14 – Broken Arrow will be serving a Valentine’s Day dinner.

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

Friday – Bar Futo (instagram) is scheduled to open.

Saturday – a new food cart called Zeerox BBQ (instagram) will be launching at Goodfire Brewing.

Sunday – Helm 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 20 – Crispy Gai will be hosting Chicago sandwich shop Big Kids (website, instagram) for a pop-up dinner, and Sacred Profane will be holding a Feast of the Seven Fishes 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.
• Greeks of Peaks – has holiday cookie boxes available for preorder and pick-up on the 23rd and 24th.
• Lake & Co. – has holiday meals available for pre-order.
• Mami – has “Roasts, ramen, dumplings, bread and cookies” for preorder and pick-up on the 24th.
• Maria’s – has a variety of family-sized mains, apps and salads; preorder by the 22nd for pick-up on the 23rd or 24th.
• Night Moves – has stollen available for pick-up and shipment.
• 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. They also will be serving a 3-coursedinner; $89 per person with optional wine pairings. Call (207) 808-8700 for reservations.
• 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.

December 26 – Oxbow and Eaux are collaborating on an Oxbeaux Brunch taking place at Cafe Louis in South Portland.

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 (Biddeford) – is holding a cocktail party and a offering a dinner and cocktail party combo.
• Batson River (Portland) – is holding a New Year’s Eve party; $75 per person.
• Blue Spoon – is serving their full menu with a set of NYE specials.
• Broken Arrow – 5-course dinner with pairings for $150 per person.
• Central Provisions – 5-course dinner for two for $300.
• Crispy Gai – will be serving chicken nuggets, caviar, and champagne in addition to their regular menu.
• 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.
• Jessica Labonte – has a variety of baked goods available for preorder.
• 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.
• Luna – Complimentary glass of Veuve Clicquot with raw bar, caviar, cheese/charcuterie, hors d’oeuvres, midnight toast; $150 per person.
• Mr. Tuna –  has a selection of sushi party platters.
• Regards – $95 per person.
• 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 28 – Sam Hayward is teaching a virtual cooking class to benefit the Oasis Free Clinic in Brunswick.

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

February 14 – Broken Arrow will be serving a Valentine’s Day dinner.

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

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 18 – Helm 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 20 – Crispy 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 28 – Sam Hayward is teaching a virtual cooking class to benefit the Oasis Free Clinic in Brunswick.

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

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

Tuesday – The Press Hotel is screening Hearts of Glass a documentary about the Vertical Harvest greenhouse in Jackson Hole. Vertical Harvest is now building a 70,000 square foot greenhouse in Westbrook. Following the screening the Press Hotel will host a panel and Q&A with the filmmaker, a Vertical Harvest co-founder, employee Sean Stone, and Maine Medical Center’s Employee Relationship Specialist Chris Hynes.

Thursday – Miyake is set to re-open (rescheduled from Tuesday the 29th).

Saturday – it’s the first day of the Winter Farmers’ Market which is located at the Stevens Square Community Center.

December 10 – Bissell Brothers is serving a traditional Italian Christmas Eve dinner, the Feast of the Seven Fishes.

December 11 – Koji Alchemy author Rich Shih will be at Judy Gibson for a koji workshop and fermentation dinner.

December 18 – Helm is holding a prime rib dinner.

December 24 – Twelve is serving a Christmas Eve prime rib dinner and 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.

• Sea Glass – 3-course dinner; $85 per person, $42 for children 4 – 12.

New Year’s Eve – here 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.

• Elda – tasting menu for $160 per person.
• Helm – 4-course dinner for $80 with optional wine pairings for $45.
• Wine Wise – a virtual wine dinner for two for $275.

Wednesday – the last outdoor Portland Farmers’ Market of the season is taking place at Deering Oaks Park. Stop by for your last minute Thanksging shopping needs. The indoor market will kick-off on December 3rd and will be located at 631 Stevens Ave.

Thanksgiving – here’s the 2022 Thanksgiving dining and takeout list:

• Big Fish Cake – is taking preorders for cannolis, cheesecake, bread pudding and whoopie pies for pick-up on the 23rd.
• Big Tree Grocery – will be taking Thanksgiving orders from the 10th through the 18th for pick-up on the 23rd.
• Black Betty’s Bistro – has a dinner for six available for preorder; order deadline on the 16th for pick-up on the 23rd.
• Chaval – is taking preorders for four different types of pies: maple, Valrhona chocolate, Thanksgiving ricotta, and pumpkin local cranberry, maple and pecan.
• Cheffette Toni & Co. – is taking preorders for sides and dessert; order deadline on the 16th for pick-up on the 23rd at Fork Food Lab.
• Craft Curbside – has turkey, sides and pie available for preorder for pick-up on the 23rd.
• Dandelion Catering – has turkeys, gravy, sides, and dessert available for preorder; order deadline on the 16th for pick-up on the 23rd.
• Dock Fore – will be open serving some Thanksgiving specials: two kinds of turkey sandwiches, a turkey pizza and cranberry sauce jello shots.
• Hanks – is taking pre-orders for turkey, sides and desserts; order deadline on November 16th for pick-up on November 23rd.
• Harraseeket Inn – is serving their Grand Buffet (menu); $139/adult, children 6-12 are $49/child, children 5 & under are free.
• Harbor Bistro + Terrace – is serving a 4-course dinner for $85/person; call (207) 523-2004 to make a reservation.
• Hunt & Alpine – has a couple sets of cocktails to go.
• Lake & Co – has apps, turkey, desserts and sides available for preoder; order deadline on the 14th for pick-up or delivery on the 23rd and 24th.
• Local Goods Gathered – has a package of “Maine cheese featuring a marinated chevre, aged hard cheese and a gouda. Along with Maine-made preserves and crackers” available for preorder; order dedline on the 18th for shipment on the 21st or local pick-up on the 22nd.
• Maggie Mae’s – has starters, desserts and sides for pre-order; order deadline on the 16th.
• Mellifluous – is taking preorders for baked goods.
• MK Kitchen – is serving a 3-course dinner, and offering preordered takeout.
• Nonesuch Brewing – is offering “Thanksgiving feasts to go“.
• Norimoto – will have a set of Thanksgiving specials available for purchase on November 21, 22, 23; no preorders are available.
• Onggi – is taking preorders for pie and cookies for pick-up on the 23rd.
• Other Side Deli – has turkeys, sides, charcuterie and dinner rolls. See this post for a full list.
• Part & Parcel – has sweet and savory pies and breakfast items available for preorder for pick-up on the 23rd.
• Pat’s Meat Market – has a selection of meats available for order including turkeys, prime rib, duck, pork crown roast.
• Petite Jacqueline – is serving a 3-course dinner (menu TBD); reservations available on Resy.
• Ragged Coast – has a Thanksgiving chocolate table set.
• Rosemont Market – is taking preorders for turkeys, baked goods, prepared dishes and more.
• Rover Bagel – is taking preorders for pick-up on the 23rd.
• Ruby’s West End – is taking preorders for turkeys, entrees, sides and desserts with vegan options; order deadline on November 20th for pick-up on Thanksgiving morning.
• S + P Plant Based Cooking – has a wide assortment of plant-based foods available for preorder and pick-up in Portland.
• Saltwater Grille – a 3-course dinner for $55-65/person.
• Scratch Baking – is taking preorders; order deadline on November 19th for pick-up on the 23rd.
• Sea Glass – a 3-course dinner.
• Siblings Bakery – is taking preorder for carrot cake, maple chess pie, cranberry pudding cake, dinner roles and buckwheat chocolate chip cookies; order deadline on the 20th for pick-up on the 23rd.
• Solo Cucina – has Apple Galette, Tiramisu, Pumpkin Cheesecake, and Cranberry Tart available for Thanksgiving; order deadline on the 10th.
• Standard Baking – is taking preorders for pick-up on the 23rd.
• Tandem Coffee – is taking preorders; order deadline on the 18th for pick-up on the 22nd or 23rd.
• Three Dollar Deweys – is serving both a traditional and a vegan/gluten-free dinner on Thanksgiving.
• Twelve – is taking pre-order for a take home dinner for four for pick-up on the 24th.
• Two Fat Cats – has pies and other baked goods for preorder; for pick-up on the 22nd, 23rd, and 24th.
• Union – is serving a 3-course dinner for $79/person with optional wine pairings for $45; phone reservations only (207) 808-8700. They also have a 2-person dinner to go option for $110.
• Union Wharf Market – is taking preorders for entire dinners, turkeys and sides.
• Verbena – has a 3-course menu with vegan options available for $50/person.
• Wayside – is serving a “classic family style, multi-course Thanksgiving feast” for $85 per person. Online reservations.
• Wine Wise – is offering a 6-bottle set of wines selected for Thanksgiving selected by 6 local wine distribution companies; delivery included.
• Community Dinners and Resources
  • Soul Food Paradise – Soul Food Paradise is raising funds to serve a free community dinner on Thanksgiving.
  • Wayside Food Programs – will be serving free community meals in Portland, South Portland and Westbrook as well as distributing food baskets for home cooking, and prepared meals. See the Wayside website for more information, or to make a donation.
  • The Good Shepherd Food Bank plays an integral role in distributing food during Thanksgiving and 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.
  • Dandelion Catering – is taking nominations for families in need to which they’ll donate a Thanksgiving dinner.

November 26 – it’s the official grand opening for Sweetcream Dairy in Biddeford.

November 29 – The Press Hotel is screening Hearts of Glass a documentary about the Vertical Harvest greenhouse in Jackson Hole. Vertical Harvest is now building a 70,000 square foot greenhouse in Westbrook. Following the screening the Press Hotel will host a panel and Q&A with the filmmaker, a Vertical Harvest co-founder, employee Sean Stone, and Maine Medical Center’s Employee Relationship Specialist Chris Hynes.

December 3 – it’s the first day of the Winter Farmers’ Market which is located at the Stevens Square Community Center.

December 10 – Bissell Brothers is serving a traditional Italian Christmas Eve dinner, the Feast of the Seven Fishes.

December 11 – Koji Alchemy author Rich Shih will be at Judy Gibson for a koji workshop and fermentation dinner.

December 18 – Helm is holding a prime rib dinner.

Monday – Cera is hosting a meeting “to start a dialog amongst Portland’s chefs/restauranteurs about sustainability in food systems.” Winemakers Alessandra Divella of Divella and Clémence Lelarge of Champagne Lelarge-Pugeot will be at  Maine & Loire for a wine tasting. Tally’s is opening their second location in the Stevens Square Community Center.

Tuesday – the new Thai restaurant on outer Congress Street Mitr (facebook, instagram) is opening, and Yes Yes Pizza is holding a pop-up at Fish & Whistle in Biddeford.

Wednesday – the new West End bakery Zu Bakery (website, instagram) is opening, and Broken Arrow is serving a 4-course cider dinner, and Evo is holding a 5-course Rhone wine dinner.

Thursday – Petite Jacqueline is holding a Beaujolais Nouveau dinner.

Saturday – author Eric Kim will be at Onggi for a book signing.

Sunday – Chef Amanda Shulman from Her Place Supper Club in Philadelphia will be holding a pop-up at Crispy Gai.

Thanksgiving – here’s the 2022 Thanksgiving dining and takeout list. Drop us a line if you know of a Thanksgiving-themed offering not yet on the list.

• Big Fish Cake – is taking preorders for cannolis, cheesecake, bread pudding and whoopie pies for pick-up on the 23rd.
• Big Tree Grocery – will be taking Thanksgiving orders from the 10th through the 18th for pick-up on the 23rd.
• Black Betty’s Bistro – has a dinner for six available for preorder; order deadline on the 16th for pick-up on the 23rd.
• Chaval – is taking preorders for four different types of pies: maple, Valrhona chocolate, Thanksgiving ricotta, and pumpkin local cranberry, maple and pecan.
• Cheffette Toni & Co. – is taking preorders for sides and dessert; order deadline on the 16th for pick-up on the 23rd at Fork Food Lab.
• Craft Curbside – has turkey, sides and pie available for preorder for pick-up on the 23rd.
• Dandelion Catering – has turkeys, gravy, sides, and dessert available for preorder; order deadline on the 16th for pick-up on the 23rd.
• Dock Fore – will be open serving some Thanksgiving specials: two kinds of turkey sandwiches, a turkey pizza and cranberry sauce jello shots.
• Hanks – is taking pre-orders for turkey, sides and desserts; order deadline on November 16th for pick-up on November 23rd.
• Harraseeket Inn – is serving their Grand Buffet (menu); $139/adult, children 6-12 are $49/child, children 5 & under are free.
• Harbor Bistro + Terrace – is serving a 4-course dinner for $85/person; call (207) 523-2004 to make a reservation.
• Hunt & Alpine – has a couple sets of cocktails to go.
• Lake & Co – has apps, turkey, desserts and sides available for preoder; order deadline on the 14th for pick-up or delivery on the 23rd and 24th.
• Local Goods Gathered – has a package of “Maine cheese featuring a marinated chevre, aged hard cheese and a gouda. Along with Maine-made preserves and crackers” available for preorder; order dedline on the 18th for shipment on the 21st or local pick-up on the 22nd.
• Maggie Mae’s – has starters, desserts and sides for pre-order; order deadline on the 16th.
• Mellifluous – is taking preorders for baked goods.
• MK Kitchen – is serving a 3-course dinner, and offering preordered takeout.
• Nonesuch Brewing – is offering “Thanksgiving feasts to go“.
• Norimoto – will have a set of Thanksgiving specials available for purchase on November 21, 22, 23; no preorders are available.
• Onggi – is taking preorders for pie and cookies for pick-up on the 23rd.
• Other Side Deli – has turkeys, sides, charcuterie and dinner rolls. See this post for a full list.
• Part & Parcel – has sweet and savory pies and breakfast items available for preorder for pick-up on the 23rd.
• Pat’s Meat Market – has a selection of meats available for order including turkeys, prime rib, duck, pork crown roast.
• Petite Jacqueline – is serving a 3-course dinner (menu TBD); reservations available on Resy.
• Ragged Coast – has a Thanksgiving chocolate table set.
• Rosemont Market – is taking preorders for turkeys, baked goods, prepared dishes and more.
• Rover Bagel – is taking preorders for pick-up on the 23rd.
• Ruby’s West End – is taking preorders for turkeys, entrees, sides and desserts with vegan options; order deadline on November 20th for pick-up on Thanksgiving morning.
• S + P Plant Based Cooking – has a wide assortment of plant-based foods available for preorder and pick-up in Portland.
• Saltwater Grille – a 3-course dinner for $55-65/person.
• Scratch Baking – is taking preorders; order deadline on November 19th for pick-up on the 23rd.
• Sea Glass – a 3-course dinner.
• Siblings Bakery – is taking preorder for carrot cake, maple chess pie, cranberry pudding cake, dinner roles and buckwheat chocolate chip cookies; order deadline on the 20th for pick-up on the 23rd.
• Solo Cucina – has Apple Galette, Tiramisu, Pumpkin Cheesecake, and Cranberry Tart available for Thanksgiving; order deadline on the 10th.
• Standard Baking – is taking preorders for pick-up on the 23rd.
• Tandem Coffee – is taking preorders; order deadline on the 18th for pick-up on the 22nd or 23rd.
• Three Dollar Deweys – is serving both a traditional and a vegan/gluten-free dinner on Thanksgiving.
• Twelve – is taking pre-order for a take home dinner for four for pick-up on the 24th.
• Two Fat Cats – has pies and other baked goods for preorder; for pick-up on the 22nd, 23rd, and 24th.
• Union – is serving a 3-course dinner for $79/person with optional wine pairings for $45; phone reservations only (207) 808-8700. They also have a 2-person dinner to go option for $110.
• Union Wharf Market – is taking preorders for entire dinners, turkeys and sides.
• Verbena – has a 3-course menu with vegan options available for $50/person.
• Wayside – is serving a “classic family style, multi-course Thanksgiving feast” for $85 per person. Online reservations.
• Wine Wise – is offering a 6-bottle set of wines selected for Thanksgiving selected by 6 local wine distribution companies; delivery included.
• Community Dinners and Resources
  • Soul Food Paradise – Soul Food Paradise is raising funds to serve a free community dinner on Thanksgiving.
  • Wayside Food Programs – will be serving free community meals in Portland, South Portland and Westbrook as well as distributing food baskets for home cooking, and prepared meals. See the Wayside website for more information, or to make a donation.
  • The Good Shepherd Food Bank plays an integral role in distributing food during Thanksgiving and 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.
  • Dandelion Catering – is taking nominations for families in need to which they’ll donate a Thanksgiving dinner.

November 26 – it’s the official grand opening for Sweetcream Dairy in Biddeford.

November 29 – The Press Hotel is screening Hearts of Glass a documentary about the Vertical Harvest greenhouse in Jackson Hole. Vertical Harvest is now building a 70,000 square foot greenhouse in Westbrook. Following the screening the Press Hotel will host a panel and Q&A with the filmmaker, a Vertical Harvest co-founder, employee Sean Stone, and Maine Medical Center’s Employee Relationship Specialist Chris Hynes.

December 3 – it’s the first day of the Winter Farmers’ Market which is located at the Stevens Square Community Center.

December 10 – Bissell Brothers is serving a traditional Italian Christmas Eve dinner, the Feast of the Seven Fishes.

December 11 – Koji Alchemy author Rich Shih will be at Judy Gibson for a koji workshop and fermentation dinner.

Monday – French author and cider producer  Claude Jolicoeur will be giving a talk at Urban Farm Fermentory. The Washington Baths will be holding their next Bread Soup Cake dinner.

Wednesday – Bar Futo will be holding a pop-up at Crispy Gai.

Friday – Sunday – the 5th Annual Downeast Cider and Cheese Festival is taking place in Ellsworth.

Saturday – Pasilla is holding a pop-up at Cabana.

November 14 – Cera is hosting a meeting “to start a dialog amongst Portland’s chefs/restauranteurs about sustainability in food systems.”

November 15 – Yes Yes Pizza is holding a pop-up at Fish & Whistle in Biddeford.

November 16 – Broken Arrow is serving a 4-course cider dinner, and Evo is holding a 5-course Rhone wine dinner.

November 19 – Lorne is holding their 2nd annual La Fête du Beaujolais.

November 20 – Chef Amanda Shulman from Her Place Supper Club in Philadelphia will be holding a pop-up at Crispy Gai.

Thanksgiving – here’s the 2022 Thanksgiving dining and takeout list. Drop us a line if you know of a Thanksgiving-themed offering not yet on the list.

• Big Fish Cake – is taking preorders for cannolis, cheesecake, bread pudding and whoopie pies for pick-up on the 23rd.
• Big Tree Grocery – will be taking Thanksgiving order from the 10th through the 18th for pick-up on the 23rd.
• Black Betty’s Bistro – has a dinner for six available for preorder; order deadline on the 16th for pick-up on the 23rd.
• Chaval – is taking preorders for four different types of pies: maple, Valrhona chocolate, Thanksgiving ricotta, and pumpkin local cranberry, maple and pecan.
• Cheffette Toni & Co. – is taking preorders for sides and dessert; order deadline on the 16th for pick-up on the 23rd at Fork Food Lab.
• Craft Curbside – has turkey, sides and pie available for preorder for pick-up on the 23rd.
• Dandelion Catering – has turkeys, gravy, sides, and dessert available for preorder; order deadline on the 16th for pick-up on the 23rd.
• Hanks – is taking pre-orders for turkey, sides and desserts; order deadline on November 16th for pick-up on November 23rd.
• Harraseeket Inn – is serving their Grand Buffet (menu); $139/adult, children 6-12 are $49/child, children 5 & under are free.
• Harbor Bistro + Terrace – is serving a 4-course dinner for $85/person; call (207) 523-2004 to make a reservation.
• Lake & Co – has apps, turkey, desserts and sides available for preoder; order deadline on the 14th for pick-up or delivery on the 23rd and 24th.
• Local Goods Gathered – has a package of “Maine cheese featuring a marinated chevre, aged hard cheese and a gouda. Along with Maine-made preserves and crackers” available for preorder; order dedline on the 18th for shipment on the 21st or local pick-up on the 22nd.
• Maggie Mae’s – has starters, desserts and sides for pre-order; order deadline on the 16th.
• Mellifluous – is taking preorders for baked goods.
• MK Kitchen – is serving a 3-course dinner, and offering preordered takeout.
• Nonesuch Brewing – is offering “Thanksgiving feasts to go“.
• Onggi – is taking preorders for pie and cookies for pick-up on the 23rd.
• Other Side Deli – has turkeys, sides, charcuterie and dinner rolls. See this post for a full list.
• Part & Parcel – has sweet and savory pies and breakfast items available for preorder for pick-up on the 23rd.
• Pat’s Meat Market – has a selection of meats available for order including turkeys, prime rib, duck, pork crown roast.
• Petite Jacqueline – is serving a 3-course dinner (menu TBD); reservations available on Resy.
• Ragged Coast – has a Thanksgiving chocolate table set.
• Rosemont Market – is taking preorders for turkeys, baked goods, prepared dishes and more.
• Rover Bagel – is taking preorders for pick-up on the 23rd.
• Ruby’s West End – is taking preorders for turkeys, entrees, sides and desserts with vegan options; order deadline on November 20th for pick-up on Thanksgiving morning.
• S + P Plant Based Cooking – has a wide assortment of plant-based foods available for preorder and pick-up in Portland.
• Saltwater Grille – a 3-course dinner for $55-65/person.
• Scratch Baking – is taking preorders; order deadline on November 19th for pick-up on the 23rd.
• Sea Glass – a 3-course dinner.
• Siblings Bakery – is taking preorder for carrot cake, maple chess pie, cranberry pudding cake, dinner roles and buckwheat chocolate chip cookies; order deadline on the 20th for pick-up on the 23rd.
• Solo Cucina – has Apple Galette, Tiramisu, Pumpkin Cheesecake, and Cranberry Tart available for Thanksgiving; order deadline on the 10th.
• Standard Baking – is taking preorders for pick-up on the 23rd.
• Tandem Coffee – is taking preorders; order deadline on the 18th for pick-up on the 22nd or 23rd.
• Twelve – is taking pre-order for a take home dinner for four for pick-up on the 24th.
• Two Fat Cats – has pies and other baked goods for preorder; for pick-up on the 22nd, 23rd, and 24th.
• Union – is serving a 3-course dinner for $79/person with optional wine pairings for $45; phone reservations only (207) 808-8700. They also have a 2-person dinner to go option for $110.
• Union Wharf Market – is taking preorders for entire dinners, turkeys and sides.
• Verbena – has a 3-course menu with vegan options available for $50/person.
• Wayside – is serving a “classic family style, multi-course Thanksgiving feast” for $85 per person. Online reservations.
• Wine Wise – is offering a 6-bottle set of wines selected for Thanksgiving selected by 6 local wine distribution companies; delivery included.
• Community Dinners and Resources
  • Soul Food Paradise – Soul Food Paradise is raising funds to serve a free community dinner on Thanksgiving.
  • Wayside Food Programs – will be serving free community meals in Portland, South Portland and Westbrook as well as distributing food baskets for home cooking, and prepared meals. See the Wayside website for more information, or to make a donation.
  • The Good Shepherd Food Bank plays an integral role in distributing food during Thanksgiving and 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.
  • Dandelion Catering – is taking nominations for families in need to which they’ll donate a Thanksgiving dinner.

December 3 – it’s the first day of the Winter Farmers’ Market which is located at the Stevens Square Community Center.

December 11 – Koji Alchemy author Rich Shih will be at Judy Gibson for a koji workshop and fermentation dinner.

Tuesday – Dok Mali is scheduled to open at 11:30 am.

November 7 – French author and cider producer  Claude Jolicoeur will be giving a talk at Urban Farm Fermentory.

November 11-13 – the 5th Annual Downeast Cider and Cheese Festival is taking place in Ellsworth.

November 14 – Cera is hosting a meeting “to start a dialog amongst Portland’s chefs/restauranteurs about sustainability in food systems.”

November 16 – Broken Arrow is serving a 4-course cider dinner, and Evo is holding a 5-course Rhone wine dinner.

November 19 – Lorne is holding their 2nd annual La Fête du Beaujolais.

Thanksgiving – here’s the start of our 2022 Thanksgiving dining and takeout list. Drop us a line if you know of a Thanksgiving-themed offering not yet on the list.

• Big Tree Grocery – will be taking Thanksgiving order from the 10th through the 18th for pick-up on the 23rd.
• Black Betty’s Bistro – has a dinner for six available for preorder; order deadline on the 16th for pick-up on the 23rd.
• Chaval – is taking preorders for four different types of pies: maple, Valrhona chocolate, Thanksgiving ricotta, and pumpkin local cranberry, maple and pecan.
• Cheffette Toni & Co. – is taking preorders for sides and dessert; order deadline on the 16th for pick-up on the 23rd at Fork Food Lab.
• Craft Curbside – has turkey, sides and pie available for preorder for pick-up on the 23rd.
• Dandelion Catering – has turkeys, gravy, sides, and dessert available for preorder; order deadline on the 16th for pick-up on the 23rd.
• Hanks – is taking pre-orders for turkey, sides and desserts; order deadline on November 16th for pick-up on November 23rd.
• Harraseeket Inn – is serving their Grand Buffet (menu); $139/adult, children 6-12 are $49/child, children 5 & under are free.
• Harbor Bistro + Terrace – is serving a 4-course dinner for $85/person; call (207) 523-2004 to make a reservation.
• Lake & Co – has apps, turkey, desserts and sides available for preoder; order deadline on the 14th for pick-up or delivery on the 23rd and 24th.
• Local Goods Gathered – has a package of “Maine cheese featuring a marinated chevre, aged hard cheese and a gouda. Along with Maine-made preserves and crackers” available for preorder; order dedline on the 18th for shipment on the 21st or local pick-up on the 22nd.
• Maggie Mae’s – has starters, desserts and sides for pre-order; order deadline on the 16th.
• Nonesuch Brewing – is offering “Thanksgiving feasts to go“.
• Other Side Deli – has turkeys, sides, charcuterie and dinner rolls. See this post for a full list.
• Part & Parcel – has sweet and savory pies and breakfast items available for preorder for pick-up on the 23rd.
• Pat’s Meat Market – has a selection of meats available for order including turkeys, prime rib, duck, pork crown roast.
• Petite Jacqueline – is serving a 3-course dinner (menu TBD); reservations available on Resy.
• Ragged Coast – has a Thanksgiving chocolate table set.
• Rosemont Market – is taking preorders for turkeys, baked goods, prepared dishes and more.
• Ruby’s West End – is taking preorders for turkeys, entrees, sides and desserts with vegan options; order deadline on November 20th for pick-up on Thanksgiving morning.
• S + P Plant Based Cooking – has a wide assortment of plant-based foods available for preorder and pick-up in Portland.
• Saltwater Grille – a 3-course dinner for $55-65/person.
• Scratch Baking – is taking preorders; order deadline on November 19th for pick-up on the 23rd.
• Solo Cucina – has Apple Galette, Tiramisu, Pumpkin Cheesecake, and Cranberry Tart available for Thanksgiving; order deadline on the 10th.
• Standard Baking – is taking preorders for pick-up on the 23rd.
• Tandem Coffee – is taking preorders; order deadline on the 18th for pick-up on the 22nd or 23rd.
• Two Fat Cats – has pies and other baked goods for preorder; for pick-up on the 22nd, 23rd, and 24th.
• Union – is serving a 3-course dinner for $79/person with optional wine pairings for $45; phone reservations only (207) 808-8700. They also have a 2-person dinner to go option for $110.
• Verbena – has a 3-course menu with vegan options available for $50/person.
• Wayside – is serving a “classic family style, multi-course Thanksgiving feast” for $85 per person. Online reservations.
• Community Dinners and Resources
  • Soul Food Paradise – Soul Food Paradise is raising funds to serve a free community dinner on Thanksgiving.
  • Wayside Food Programs – will be serving free community meals in Portland, South Portland and Westbrook as well as distributing food baskets for home cooking, and prepared meals. See the Wayside website for more information, or to make a donation.
  • The Good Shepherd Food Bank plays an integral role in distributing food during Thanksgiving and 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.
  • Dandelion Catering – is taking nominations for families in need to which they’ll donate a Thanksgiving dinner.

Thursday – Saturday – Harvest on the Harbor is taking place. Also, the SMCC culinary and hospitality students are putting on the Grimm & Gore Storybook Dinner.

Saturday – the 17th Annual Veg Fest is taking place, as is the 2022 East Bayside Halloween Fest.

November 19 – Lorne is holding their 2nd annual La Fête du Beaujolais.

Thanksgiving – here’s the start of our 2022 Thanksgiving dining and takeout list. Drop us a line if you know of a Thanksgiving-themed offering not yet on the list.

• Hanks – is taking pre-orders for turkey, sides and desserts; order deadline on November 16th for pick-up on November 23rd.
• Harraseeket Inn – is serving their Grand Buffet (menu); $139/adult, children 6-12 are $49/child, children 5 & under are free.
• Petite Jacqueline – is serving a 3-course dinner (menu TBD); reservations available on Resy.
• Rosemont Market – is taking preorders for turkeys, baked goods, prepared dishes and more.
• Ruby’s West End – is taking preorders for sides and desserts; order deadline on November 20th for pick-up on Thanksgiving morning.
• Saltwater Grille – a 3-course dinner for $55-65/person.