Category: Events

20+ restaurants (Evo, Chaval, Little Giant, Woodford F&B, Purple House, etc), caterers, food producers and wine distributors are collaborating on Pigs & Pink – “Chef-Driven, Pig-Inspired Goodness paired with a Rosé round-up from Maine’s finest wine distributors” –aka a pig roast with a lot of rosé and good food taking place at Broadturn Farm on September 30th.

The event is organized by and a benefit for Full Plates Full Potential, an innovative organization dedicated to eliminating child hunger in Maine.

Tickets are now on sale.

A group of sandwich  shops are collaborating to make a 144 foot long Maine Italian sandwich this Thursday, reports the Press Herald.

If you’re a fan of the Maine Italian, head to Monument Square Thursday to get a bite of what is being billed as the World’s Largest Maine Italian Sandwich. At least eight local sandwich shops plan to meet there at 11 a.m. Each will construct 16 feet of its own signature Maine Italian. Together, they hope to construct a finished sandwich that is 144 feet long.

Tuesday – chef Jake Stevens will be holding a Leeward pasta pop-up dinner at The Honey Paw.

Wednesday – there will be a wine tasting at the Old Port Wine Merchants, and the Monument Square Farmers’ Market is taking place.

Friday – There will be a wine tasting at the Rosemont in the West End.

Saturday – the Cape Elizabeth Kitchen Tour is taking place, as is the Deering Oaks Farmers’ Market.

Sunday – LB Kitchen is hosting a Salt and Sauce dinner.

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.

The Righteous Russet and Portland Food Map have once again teamed up to organize the Annual Heirloom Apple Tasting taking place Monday October 8th at 2 and 6 pm at the Island Creek Oyster Shop on Washington Ave.

Have you ever tasted a Hudson Golden Gem, Fameuse, or Thomas Jefferson’s favorite apple, the Esopus Spitzenburg? Come to the apple tasting to try a wide range apples handpicked in New England’s orchards and learn more about this iconic fall fruit from apple columnist Sean Turley.

Our host, The Shop, will be running a cash bar during the tasting stocked with several hard ciders from across the region that are well worth drinking. Complimenting the fresh apple tasting, the event will also include apple-based treats prepared by chefs and bakers from several local establishments.

Tickets are now on sale on Eventbrite.

Monday – The Portland Hunt and Alpine Club is celebrating their 5-year anniversary and the release of co-owners Andrew and Briana Volk’s new book Northern Hospitality. Mr Tuna and Carbon are collaborating on a pop-up event taking place at Belleville.

Tuesday – Chaval is holding a 4-course cocktail dinner, and their will be a wine tasting at Bow Street.

Wednesday – It’s the opening day of Chocolats Passion, the 2nd Annual Dine OUT for Equality and the Monument Square Farmers’ Market are taking place.

Thursday – Lio is holding an Austrian/Hungarian wine dinner, and there will be panel discussion on childhood hunger in Maine at the Maine Historical Society.

Friday – There will be a wine tasting at the Rosemont on Brighton.

Saturday – It’s the opening day of gluten-free Roots Cafe in Westbrook, and the Deering Oaks Farmers’ Market is taking place.

Sunday – Piccolo is celebrating their 5-year anniversary with a 30-course Panarda dinner, there will be a Falchini wine dinner at Solo Italiano, and the September edition of Flea Bites is taking place in Congress Square Park.

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 – Enjoy Labor Day.

Wednesday – the Monument Square Farmers’ Market is taking place.

Friday – there will be a screening of Maine Coast Harvest at USM.

Saturday – Portland Oktoberfest and the Deering Oaks Farmers’ Market are taking place.

Sunday – The Hungry Collective band of food trucks will be at Bunker Brewing.

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.

Chefs Sam Hayward and Evan Mallett (Black Trumpet) are helping lead an eco-culinary island retreat on Appledore Island September 1-3.

Participants will forage for edible plants across the island, exploring trails and gardens, both maintained and wild. Along the rocky shore, comb for molluscs and seaweed, much like the island’s colonial inhabitants. Ship out to sea in search of oceanic fish and benthic life as you learn each species’ role in Gulf of Maine fisheries.

Dinners will be served en plein air with ocean views abound and the calls of passing seabirds in your ears. Sit with a glass of wine in hand as the smell of steamed shellfish wafts off your plate. Take a Bite out of Appledore is the perfect weekend getaway for connisseurs of food, science, and Isles of Shoals culture!

Tuesday – Damian Sansonetti & Ilma Lopez are the featured chefs for a (sold out) Outstanding in the Field dinner at Bumbleroot Farm.

Wednesday – there will be a wine tasting at Browne Trading, and the Monument Square Farmers’ Market is taking place.

Thursday – chef Yana Gilbuena is back in town to cook one of her SALO Series Filipino dinners at Arcadia, and Allagash and Highroller are teaming up on a “sour, wild and barrel-aged extravaganza”.

Friday – there will be a wine tasting at the West End Rosemont.

Saturday – the Deering Oaks Farmers’ Market is taking place.

Sunday – A Bacon-Bourbon-Beer-Fest is taking place at Roma and Bramhall.

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.

The culinary cannabis dinner scheduled to take place tonight was cancelled in response to intervention by State authorities.

The organizers issued a statement Thursday,

It is with great sadness that we must announce the last minute cancellation of Cultivator Country Fair: Farm to Fork Cannabis Dinner Aug. 24th 5-9 PM due to direct request by the State of Maine.  We have done everything in our power to find an alternative to a cancellation, and discussed alternatives with law enforcement, but no compromise has been received. Despite the best efforts of our founders and lawyer, we were left with no other choice but to cancel the event. This conclusion has essentially been decided for us and we have been advised that if we persist we will be met with resistance. Although similar events such as ours have transpired successfully and without repercussion, the State of Maine has stated they are ‘cracking down’ on multiple caregivers coming together and have chosen to make an example with this public event. Despite this being a benefit for children, in their eyes, what we are trying to do is being considered illegal.

The dinner was going to feature food by chefs Josh Potocki and Scott Nicoll. I was looking forward to attending, am so am sad to see not be able to go forward.

For more information, see this article from the Press Herald.

Monday – winemaker Donovan Rall from South Africa will be at Bow Street for a tasting of his Rall and Vuurberg wines.

Tuesday – Good Fire Brewing is hosting the (sold out) Gin Khao Gun family-style Thai dinner.

Wednesday – the Pizza & Petals pop-up dinner is being held at Broadturn, and the Monument Square Farmers’ Market is taking place.

Thursday – Rosemont is holding an event featuring wines from France, Spain, Portugal and Italy, and The Great Lost Bear is showcasing beer from Norway Brewing.

Friday – chef Josh Potocki and guest chef Scott Nicoll will be preparing a “farm to fork cannabis dinner” at Caswell Farm in Gray.

Saturday – the Deering Oaks Farmers’ Market is taking place.

Sunday – The Hungry Collective food truck group will be at Thompson’s Point, and a Salt and Sauce dinner is taking place at LB Kitchen.

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.