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Portland Photo of the Week
Mar 2
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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Portland
Feb 29
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Courtesy of Dough McIntire, special guest contributor:
Who doesn’t want to party with the Irish? Oh, need proof? Well, how packed do you see the Old Port get on Virgin of Guadalupe Day? Grandparents Day? Snooze. Yeah, but Saint Patrick’s Day is a whole other ball of cabbage my friends.
This year will start out as they all do; with a parade. Now, I know what you’re thinking, “Who goes to parades anymore?” Again, Saint Patrick’s Day! Where else are you encouraged to completely lose your mind at a parade? And yes, it’s happening on the big day itself. That’s right, Saturday March 17th at 10:30 a.m., the biggest and best St. Paddy’s Parade to ever hit Maine will march down Commercial Street between the Fish Pier and the State Pier.
There will be not one, but two pipe bands because hey, what’s an Irish holiday without inviting the Scots? The Girl Scouts will be coming out 100 strong to celebrate their 100th anniversary. The Stillson School of Irish Dance will be with us. Can you say Riverdance, people? The Portland Hurling Club and the youth Maine Gaelic Sports Alliance will be there supporting Irish sports in Maine. Police, Fire, the Emerald Society, Ancient Order of Hibernians and your hosts, The Irish American Club of Maine who will be carrying the flags of all Ireland in an incredible display.
Join the Irish American Club of Maine in the Old Port for this, the peak of our year, Saint Patrick’s Day. If you happen to run into one of us, raise your Guinness and give a hearty “Slainte!”
In addition, The Irish American Club of Maine is pleased to announce that reservations are now being accepted for our annual St. Patrick’s Dinner and Show. The dinner is scheduled to take place on March 10; 5:00 Happy Hour at the cash bar with dinner served at 6 p.m.
Such a spectacle may make you hungry, or perhaps thirsty. Feel free to finish the parade with a meal and a pint or two in one of the many Irish establishments in the Old Port; many of which open their doors for breakfast as early as 6:30. Throughout the day, there will be authentic Irish music, dancing, and pipe bands.
The cost for the entire evening is $18/adult and $10/child and will include appetizers, our fabulous traditional corned beef dinner, the Highland String Trio and the Stillson School of Irish Dance for your entertainment pleasure.
Reservations are easy. Simply email club2@irishofmaine.org and use DINNER in the subject line. Checks can be mailed to The Irish American Club of Maine PO Box 1683 Portland, ME 04104. Once payment is received, you will be sent a confirmation. Call Kathy Reilly at 712-5191 for any questions.
An evening of fine Irish food and entertainment for only $18!
Several Portland Chefs Nominated For National Awards
Feb 22
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The James Beard Foundation has announced several Portland, Maine chefs as semifinalists for its annual awards – a high honor for those in the food industry.
Local semifinalists include:
Best New Restaurant:
- Petite Jacqueline (owned by Steve and Michelle Corry)
Best Chef: New England:
- Krista Kern Desjarlais (chef and owner of Bresca - also nominated last year!)
- Demos Regas (Emilitsa)
- Danai Sriprasert and Nattasak Wongsaichua (Boda)
Outstanding Restaurant:
- Fore Street (4th time nominated)
Outside of Portland, other Maine restaurants have been nominated for Best Chef as well -
- Brian Hill (Francine Bistro in Camden)
- Pennelle, Megan and Phoebe Chase and Ted LaFage (Chase’s Daily in Belfast)
Outstanding Chef Semifinals:
- Melissa Kelly (chef/co-owner of Primo in Rockland)
GOOD LUCK TO ALL NOMINEES!
Portland’s Bard Coffee: CNN’s #1 Best Small Coffee Maker
Feb 14
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If you’re looking for the finest quality of coffee, you don’t need to travel far.
Portland, Maine’s own Bard Coffee has been named the #1 Best Small Coffee Maker in the country by CNN!
Click here to see the full list of delicious coffee hot spots.
Cantina El Rayo – New Portland Restaurant With Something For All
Feb 3
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www.facebook.com/CantinaElRayo
If you’re looking for a casual dining experience with elegant appeal, Cantina El Rayo on 85 York Street in Portland is the place for you.
Featuring Latin American and Mexican dishes, this up-and-coming restaurant hosts a variety of fun activities for customers to enjoy – such as this Sunday’s Tom Brady and Madonna Lookalike Contest to win a $50 gift card!
Cantina El Rayo also serves late night Happy Hour beverages from 10 p.m. – Midnight, including $5 Margaritas & Rum Daiquiris, $2 Bud, Sol, Tecate, and $3 Dos Equis Draft.
Visit Cantina El Rayo for a fun, exciting dining experience! And be sure to check out the restaurant Facebook page here!
Get Ready – Restaurant Week is Coming to Portland, Maine!
Jan 30
Posted by Jeff Mateja in Entertainment, Events, Food, Fun, Nightlife, Restaurants | 1 Comment
Restaurant Week is a way for chefs and restaurant fans to celebrate all that is delicious, and it’s heading to Portland March 1 – 10, 2012.
Dozens of restaurants in the area will be participating, offering dinners at $20, $30, or $40 depending on the restaurant. At some, there will be $15 lunches available as well. By making meals more affordable, food fans will be able to try out a variety of dishes in many different restaurants.
Below is the list of participating restaurants in Portland:
Back Bay Grill, Corner Room Kitchen and Bar, David’s Monument Square, DISTRICT, Eve’s at the Garden, Farmer’s Table, Front Room Restaurant & Bar, Great Lost Bear, Grill Room & Bar, Gritty McDuff’s, Local 188, Porthole Restaurant, Ri Ra Irish Pub, Sonny’s, Twenty Milk Street, Walter’s, Zapoteca Restaurante Y Tequileria
For more information about Restaurant Week, visit www.mainerestaurantweek.com
The Ice Bar is Back – Come Celebrate Winter at the Portland Harbor Hotel
Jan 20
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photos from mainehomeandlifestyle.com
Portland Harbor Hotel’s famed Ice Bar is making its grand return in just a few short days, so get ready to try out all types of specialty martinis, wines, and beers in a unique setting!
With bars sculpted completely of ice, the Portland Harbor Hotel invites you to celebrate winter in a new way!
Inside the hotel, there will be complimentary hors d’oeuvres and live entertainment for guests to enjoy.
Tickets available through Brown Paper Tickets
This event is only open to ticket holders, so be sure to get yours early. The event runs from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., January 26-28.
Don’t miss out on this creative and fun celebration!
And be sure to check out these videos of previous Ice Bars!
Nonantum Resort Sunday Jazz Brunch in October and November
Oct 12
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- Nonantum Resort courtesy of newenglandmeetings.com
The Nonatum Resort in Kennebunkport, Maine will serve brunch on four Sundays in October and November (October 9 & 16 and November 13 & 20, 2011) featuring the Matt Fogg Jazz Trio.
The picturesque setting overlooking the Kennebunk River is a wonderful spot to enjoy a great dining experience. The Sunday Jazz Brunch will run from 11am to 2pm at the Nonantum Resort, 95 Ocean Avenue, Kennebunkport, Maine. Reservations Requested. Plated Brunch. Open to the Public.
FMI, please visit: http://www.nonantumresort.com/reservations-packages/upcoming-events
Join PROPEL Eats at Gritty McDuff’s Wednesday October 12
Oct 11
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PROPEL returns to Gritty McDuff’s for an evening of delicious food and beer pairings at PROPEL Eats on Wednesday, October 12! After a number of successful events, Gritty McDuff’s will again host a fun-filled, five course dining experience. Each plate will be paired with one of Gritty’s beers.
I’ve personally been to a number of these events, and the Gritty’s one in particular and it was wonderful. A great opportunity to enjoy different food and drink combos while meeting great people.
This is a very popular event – reserve your seat today! Note: Chamber of Commerce members get PROPEL pricing! To register please visit Propel Eats Registration – Gritty McDuff’s
March of Dimes Benefit – Wednesday, October 12 @ DiMillo’s on the Water
Oct 11
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The Maine Chapter of the March of Dimes presents the 11th Annual Greater Portland Signature Chef’s Auction at DiMillo’s on the Water (25 Long Wharf, Portland), Wednesday, October 12, beginning at 5:30pm. Typically a very well-attended event, the Signature Chefs Auction will be hosted by WSCH6′s Cindy Williams.
This fabulous event will feature culinary creations from Greater Portland chefs from DiMillo’s, Nosh Kitchen Bar, The Salt Exchange, Figa, Zapoteca, The Porthole, and Hannaford. You’ll enjoy wonderful wines paired with each food item.
The event will feature a number of great packages available for bid through a silent auction, as well as culinary auction packages in a live auction format. Local sponsors include; Wright Express, ProSearch, Martin’s Point Health Care, Native Maine Produce, Living Wealth Partners, and Maine Magazine.
One hundred percent of funds raised will directly serve the March of Dimes and their mission to help moms have full-term pregnancies and fund research to solve the problems that threaten the health of babies. The Maine Chapter of the March of Dimes funds over $600,000 in research, local community grants, NICU Family Support at Maine Medical Center, and education projects across the state.