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Irish American Club of Maine – St. Patricks Day Dinner & St Pat’s Parade

Mar 12

Posted by Jeff Mateja in Bar, Entertainment, Events, Food, Fun | No Comments

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Join the Irish American Club of Maine this weekend for their Annual Traditional Irish Dinner this Saturday evening, March 12, 2011, at St. Dominic’s Church on the corner of State Street and Gray Street in Portland. Fill up on great food while enjoying the company of great people.

On Sunday, head down to Commercial Street in Portland for the Annual St. Patricks Parade beginning at noon, at Becky’s Diner, which will proceed down Commercial Street and end with a Ceili Dance at RiRa Irish Pub, 72 Commercial Street, Portland, from 2:30pm-4:30pm with live music. Not that the celebration will ever end…even though it’s Sunday. There will be pipe bands, flags, marchers, music and fun.

Great! We don’t have to wait until Thursday, when St. Patrick’s Day is officially recognized to celebrate. Not that any other day stopped us before. Portland has always been a buzz on St. Patrick’s Day. Wake up at dawn and enjoy a traditional breakfast downtown and get the festivities started early.

Enjoy your weekend, your family and friends, and your beer. Take care!

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20/20 Charity Wine Tasting – Sunday, February 20 at East Ender

Feb 18

Posted by Jeff Mateja in Bar, Entertainment, Events, Fun, Restaurants | 1 Comment

20/20 Charity Wine Tasting hosts their sixth event this Sunday, February 20, 2011, from 3pm-5pm at the new East Ender Restaurant located at 47 Middle Street, Portland, the former home to Norm’s East End Grill!

Come check out this great new spot while sampling and learning about wines of the Southern Americas! You’ll have a chance to enjoy 20 exciting South American wines for only $20.

All proceeds go to Maine Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (MEVLA), A group that helps artists and art organizations find legal representation when they need it. Heck, their slogan is “helping Maine’s creative economy embrace its intellectual property”.

For more information on future events, please visit the 20/20 Charity Wine Facebook Fan Page.

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Wet Basement? Try a Water-Powered Sump Pump system

Feb 11

Posted by Jeff Mateja in Greater Portland Real Estate | No Comments

For those Greater Portland Maine homeowners who have experienced water in their basement and / or currently have a sump pump without a battery back up system there are products available that do not utilize electricity to pump the water from your basement or sump pit.

Yes, that’s correct. There are a number of products out there that now use the pressure of the domestic water supply to activate your sump pump should the power go out. These products have been around for some time though never received much attention. Even a trip to your local Home Depot or Lowe’s here in Greater Portland Maine does not locate one of these systems, but rather the electricity powered standard submersible and pedestal sump pumps. The water-powered systems also provide a bit more sense of security than a battery back up system to a standard sump pump unit which typically do not last long should the power be out for an extended period of time.

The following are links to a few articles of interest should you wish to learn more about these water-powered sump pump products and whether they are right for you and your home in Greater Portland Maine;

1. Basepump – Water-powered sump pump backup system

2. Basement Buddy – Water-powered sump pump

3. King Pumps – Liberty Pump Water-powered sump pump

Should you have any questions about sump pumps, you should consult with your real estate agent and local home inspector. We can gladly recommend to you trusted and experienced home inspectors.

Rating: 2.5/5 (2 votes cast)

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Portland Maine named Best Housing Market to Buy in 2011 by HousingPredictor.com

Jan 20

Posted by Jeff Mateja in Events, Shopping | 3 Comments

Portland, Maine can now add Best Housing Market for 2011 to the list of great press, according to an International Business Times article, HousingPredictor.com ranked Portland #1 on it’s Best Housing Markets of 2011 List.

According to a press release, the list was compiled from the analysis of over 230 cities amongst all 50 states. You will note that Lewiston, Maine, also made the list at #13. Now is certainly a great time to buy. Way to go Portland, Maine.

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Portland, Maine named Best Housing Market for 2011 by HousingPredictor.com

Jan 20

Posted by Jeff Mateja in Greater Portland Real Estate | 1 Comment

Rating: 3.7/5 (3 votes cast)

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Binga’s Stadium announces “Just Winging It Wednesday” – One Day Only January 19

Jan 16

Posted by Jeff Mateja in Events, Food, Fun, Restaurants | 1 Comment

According to Binga’s Stadium Facebook Fan Page they are having “Just Winging It Wednesday” on January 19, 2011, where they will honor a 50% off coupon available for download and printing from their Facebook Fan Page.

The printed coupon is good towards 50% off on all half and full orders of wings (not tenders unfortunately) for dine-in only from 6pm to 10pm Wednesday, January 19, 2011, at the Binga’s Stadium Smokehouse & Sports Bar on Free Street in Portland. For additional details please visit Facebook or contact by phone at (207) 347-6072. Enjoy your wings!!

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Maine Restaurant Week Winter Version – March 1-12, 2011 (Kick off February 28)

Jan 15

Posted by Jeff Mateja in Events, Food, Fun, Restaurants | No Comments

Maine Restaurant Week will kick off their winter version of the popular statewide event this year in Portland, Maine, with The Signature Event on Monday, February 28, 2011, at the Masonic Temple in Portland, which will feature the Maine Bartenders Signature Cocktail Competition, and “How Sweet It Is” Dessert Competition, highlighting pastry chefs in Maine.

The event will begin at 6 pm and will feature twelve bartenders and their signature drink, as they vie for the “Signature Cocktail” award. You can purchase tickets at Maine Restaurant Week Tickets.

Attendees will help choose the top Signature Cocktail via a popular vote, kick-off Maine Restaurant Week, and in the “How Sweet It Is” Dessert Competition guests will have the opportunity to sample the works of the pastry chefs while food professionals and food writers will select the winner.

Stay tuned for more details as the event approaches. For more information, please visit MaineRestaurantWeek.com.

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El Rayo Taqueria – 50% off deal at Dealitious.com

Jan 15

Posted by Jeff Mateja in Food, Restaurants | No Comments

El Rayo Taqueria, the popular authentic Mexican restaurant at the corner of York and High Streets in Portland, and a member of Buy Local, have returned to offer a 50% deal via the local deals website Dealitious.com, available now through Sunday, January 16, 2011. The last time the deal was offered, 140 coupons for 50% were sold.In reading the fine print, the coupon can be used up until May 31, 2011, so you have plenty of time to enjoy after your purchase.

If you’re already a frequent customer of El Rayo, this offer is sweet, if you have yet to try out their wonderful food and atmosphere then you have a great reason to check them out while saving some hard earned money. You’ll thank me later.

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Portland Ice Bar January 27-29, 2011 – Portland Harbor Hotel

Jan 15

Posted by Jeff Mateja in Bar, Entertainment, Events, Food, Fun, Nightlife | 3 Comments

Courtesy of www.elegantice.com

Portland, Maine, may be a bit chilly this winter, yet when the mercury drops after the first of the year it reminds me of the return of The Ice Bar from Thursday, January 27, 2011, to Saturday, January 29, 2011. Now on to their seventh annual event, the Portland Harbor Hotel is prepared to celebrate against this year.

Enjoy specialty martinis, beers and wines outside in the courtyard at bars sculpted from ice. Watch your drink poured through beautiful ice sculptures as well. If you need to warm up, you can enjoy your drinks inside the hotel while enjoying complimentary hors d’oeuvres and live entertainment. Doors will open each day for The Ice Bar at 5pm to ticket holders and will end each night at 9pm.

The Ice Bar is sponsored this year by Shipyard Brewing Company and Rokk Vodka. As mentioned, there will be food available to guests from The Grill Room, Havana South, and Denny Mike’s ‘Cue Stuff (award-winning barbeque).

You can buy your Portland Ice Bar tickets in advance at Portland Ice Bar Tickets. Again, a reminder that this event has been well-attended in the past, and has previously sold out, so pick up your tickets early.

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Salsa Night at Grace Restaurant / Black and White Affair – Jan 8

Jan 1

Posted by Jeff Mateja in Entertainment, Events, Fun, Music, Nightlife | 1 Comment

Portland dance enthusiasts, join your friends for Salsa Night at Grace – a Black and White Affair on Saturday, January 8, 2011, from 7pm to midnight, as the downstairs of Grace Restaurant, 15 Chestnut Street, Portland is turned into a Salsa event to remember. Beginning at 7pm there will be a one hour Beginner Bachata Lesson, followed by a one hour Advanced Beginner’s Salsa Lesson at 8pm, before this get happening at 9pm with DJ Johnny Mambo and a Salsa & Latin Mix.

This is the 2nd PMSalsa dance night, as the First one was a huge success! The night will be a “Black and White Affair”, so come in your favorite black and white outfit and start your year off with excitement and style! NEW DANCERS WELCOME. Cost with lessons: $12. Dance Only: $10

For more information, check out their website; PMSalsa.com. Enjoy!

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