Category: Events

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.

Tuesday – the Roma is holding a Big Night themed dinner.

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

Thursday – The Great Lost Bear is showcasing beer from Lone Pine Brewing.

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

Saturday – a Bourbon certification class, a Black Dinah pop-up at LeRoux Kitchen, the grand opening of Forage Market, and the Deering Oaks Farmers’ Market are taking place.

Sunday – the August edition of Flea Bites will be gathering food trucks 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 – Pizzarino is scheduled to open at 4:30 pm.

Tuesday – there will be a Loire wine tasting at the Veranda Street Other Side Deli.

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

Thursday – Lio is holding an 8-course Loire wine dinner, and Black Tie is holding a farm dinner at Pineland.

Saturday – there will be a wine tasting at LeRoux Kitchen, and the Deering Oaks Farmers’ Market is taking place.

Sunday – a Kalamata’s Kitchen launch party is taking place at Oxbow Brewing.

2nd Annual Dine OUT for Equality – the event is scheduled to take place on August 22nd. Restaurants that want to participate and support the EqualityMaine Foundation can learn more on their site.

Hunt & Alpine Celebration – tickets for Hunt & Alpine’s 5th year anniversary and book launch are now on sale.

Goods from the Woods – tickets for Oxbow’s annual event in New Castle are now on sale.

Harvest on the Harbor – tickets for the annual Fall food festival are now on sale.

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 – an oyster and wine pairing event is taking place at Cloudport.

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

Friday – Rose Foods is holding a Pizza Bagel Nite, there will be a wine tasting at the East End Rosemont.

Saturday – Little Giant Market is hosting a Sticky Sweet pop-up, and the Deering Oaks Farmers’ Market is taking place.

2nd Annual Dine OUT for Equality – the event is scheduled to take place on August 22nd. Restaurants that want to participate and support the EqualityMaine Foundation can learn more on their site.

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.

A group of food trucks and carts calling themselves the Hungry Collective are organizing a set of mobile food events throughout the rest of the year. On the schedule already are:

• July 29 at Rising Tide Brewing
• August 26 at 219 Anderson Street in Portland
• September 9 at Bunker Brewing
• October 14 at 1 Industrial Way in Portland

Participating in the Hungry Collective are: Thainy Boda, Falafel Mafia, Little Bee ICe Cream, Eighty-Eight Donuts, Mami and Tacos del Seoul.

Monday – Wayside Food Programs and Cultivating Community are holding the next Pop Up Picnic at Payson Park Community Garden.

Tuesday – Gross Confection Bar is holding a pop-up.

Wednesday – Gross Confection Bar is holding a pop-up, and the Monument Square Farmers’ Market is taking place.

Friday – The Honey Paw will be holding a pop-up dinner in Biddeford in collaboration with Palace Diner, and there will be a wine tasting at the Rosemont on Brighton Ave.

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

Sunday – The Hungry Collective (Thainy Boda, Falafel Mafia, Little Bee ICe Cream, Eighty-Eight Donuts, Mami and Tacos del Seoul) is holding an event at Rising Tide Brewing.

2nd Annual Dine OUT for Equality – the event is scheduled to take place on August 22nd. Restaurants that want to participate and support the EqualityMaine Foundation can learn more on their site.

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.