Category: Events

In place of their annual 5-course wine dinner, the Portland Symphony Orchestra will be holding Solo Together which is being billed as a “virtual ‘un-gala’ experience that will bring performances of our world-class PSO musicians to your home”.

The idea is for members of the PSO community to “Order takeout from your favorite restaurant, grab a glass of wine or sparkling water, dress up in your best evening attire (or fanciest pajamas) and join us for a one-night only virtual performance and musical celebration right from your couch!”

Solo Together is scheduled to take place Thursday May 14th at 5:30 pm.

Register online to participate, and if you’re looking for ideas on where to get takeout from check-out the options on our takeout list.

The Press Herald is hosting an online live event with Ilma Lopez of Chaval and Piccolo, Mary Allen Lindemann of Coffee by Design, and Mike Alfiero of Harbor Fish Market to “talk about what they are doing now to retain as much revenue as possible while keeping employees and customers safe.”

Making It Work: The Food Business Blows Up is scheduled to take place Wednesday April 29th at 1pm. Register online to attend.

Rose Foods is launching their 2nd annual guest chef program later this month. Each week a guest chef will create a signature bagel sandwich that will be featured on the menu Friday – Sunday.

Here’s the 2020 schedule:

• March 27 – 29, Mr. Tuna
• April 3 – 5, The Honey Paw
• April 10 – 12, Noble BBQ
• April 17 – 19, Cong Tu Bot
• April 24 – 26, Drifters Wife
• May 1 – 3, Ramona’s
• May 8 – 10, Izakaya Minato
• May 15 – 17, Duckfat
• May 22 – 24, Central Provisions

Monday – Maine Restaurant Week continues through Thursday.

Tuesday – there will be a French wine dinner at Tipo.

Saturday – the Winter Farmers’ Market is taking place.

Sunday – the Semifinals for the Bar Madness bartender competition 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.

Five Portland bartenders are competing in next week’s Northeast regional Speed Rack, a timed competition for female bartenders that raises money for breast cancer research:

• Sylvi Roy, Hunt & Alpine
• Liz Smith
• LyAnna Sanabria, Chaval
• Hayley Wilson, Hunt & Alpine
• Sarah Jackson, Hunt & Alpine

The event is taking place at the Royale, tickets are available online.

Monday – Robin’s Table, a new vegan restaurant in Biddeford is opening at 7:30 am, and Maine Restaurant Week continues.

Tuesday – Mr. Tuna is re-opening their expanded sushi counter in the Public Market House.

Wednesday – South Portland restaurant Judy Gibson is opening for business, and Izakaya Minato and Eaux are putting on a one-night collaboration, Izakaya Minateaux.

Saturday – Milk & Honey/Swallowtail Farm is hosting a Murder Mystery Dinner, and the Winter Farmers’ Market is taking place.

Sunday – Helm is holding a pop-up at Tandem Bakery, and the MRW Spirit Quest 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.

Tuesday – there will be a Truffle dinner at Chaval.

Wednesday – the James Beard Foundation will be releasing the list of restaurant and chef semifinalists for this years awards; check back mid-day to see which Maine businesses and people make the list. There will be a Spanish wine dinner at Evo Kitchen + Bar, and Chocolats Passion owner Catherine Wiersema will be giving a talk at Mechanics Hall.

Thursday – Liquid Riot is holding the 2nd Annual Chicken Wing Challenge.

Friday – the annual MRW Incredible Breakfast Cook-off is taking place, and the New England Craft Brewers Summit is convening at the Holiday Inn By-the-Bay.

Saturday – Ramona’s, the new Philly-inspired sandwich shop under construction on Washington Ave, is holding a pop-up at the Portland Zoo, and the Winter Farmers’ Market is taking place.

Sunday – It’s the first day of Maine Restaurant Week, The Garrison is launching their brunch service, the MRW Crave Tasting and Competition 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.

Tuesday – Sea Dog Brewing is holding a ribbon cutting for their new location on Broadway in South Portland, and there will be a whiskey blending workshop.

Wednesday – Izakaya Minato and Hugo’s are collaborating on a Kaiseki dinner, Eaux, Belleville and Austin Street are collaborating on a dinner, and Root Wild is teaching a Saurkraut/Kimchi class.

Friday – there will be a surf n turf collaboration between Highroller and Fire & Co.

Saturday – the Winter Farmers’ Market is taking place.

Sunday – Guest chef Johnny Spero from Reverie will collaborating with Evo on a dinner, and Turamali is holding a pop-up dinner at Eaux.

Beard Awards – the list of semifinalists for the 2020 James Beard Awards are scheduled to be released next Wednesday, February 26th. Here’s a look at last year’s list. Do you have some favorite chefs or restaurants you’re hoping to see on the 2020 semifinalist list?

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.

Monday – The Portland Food Co-op will be teaching an Acorn Workshop that will cover “identification, collection, storage, processing, cooking, and consumption” with acorn snacks to sample.

Tuesday – Tipo is serving a 4-course sparkling wine dinner.

Saturday – Yardie Ting is launching their Supper Club at the Public Market House, and the Winter 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.