Maine News Updates

Maine Restaurant Week, March 1-10, kicks off on Wed, Feb 29 with the Signature Event Cocktail and Dessert Competition. The event is being held at the Portland Harbor Hotel. Everyone is invited to attend! Buy a ticket and kick off Restaurant Week in style. Signature Event details are available here.

Dozens of restaurants have signed up for Maine Restaurant Week, you can see the growing list here. If you're a restaurant owner or manager and are interested in signing up for Maine Restaurant Week, click here or call (207) 775-2126. Restaurants can sign up right through the start of the event.

A number of gourmet events are being planned for Maine Restaurant Week. Here's a look at what's being lined up!

Camden Gourmet Adventure
Traveling Dinner and After Party
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Sponsored by Cellardoor Winery and Megunticook Market

Starts at 5:30 p.m. and includes courses by 40 Paper, Francine Bistro, Hartstone Inn, Natalie's and an after party with dessert, live music and dancing at Cellardoor Winery. If you are ready to go where the evening leads you, this is the
event for you. (More)

Incredible Breakfast Cook-off for Preble Street
Friday, March 9, 2012
7 to 9 a.m. at Sea Dog Brewing Company - South Portland

Ten of Maine's finest restaurants will compete for the title of Maine's
"Champion of Breakfast," Friday, March 9 at Sea Dog Brewing Company,
South Portland. (More)

First Round at The Danforth Inn
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 1-3, 2012
5:30-7:30 p.m, at The Danforth Inn

The Swan Agency Sotheby International Realty presents First Round at
The Danforth Inn. Three nights of incredible tastings and pairings, led
by Chef Lee Skawinski of Cinque Terre and Vignola. (More)

Come Fly With Me
Thursday, March 1, 2012
6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Inn at Brunswick Station

Guests begin boarding at 6 p.m. with the receipt of their “Boarding
Pass” and “Passport” before heading off on a culinary voyage around the world. (More)

Maine Restaurant Week, March 1-10, 2012 - www.mainerestaurantweek.com