Maine News Updates

With restaurant registration officially closed, Restaurant Week now has more than 60 restaurants signed up to participate in locations statewide. In addition to dining affordably from March 1-10, tickets now on sale for all Restaurant Week companion events. It's an interesting catalog -- including some local food and beverage pairings and tastings, "sip-as-you-learn" opportunities and meet-and-greet events.

The full list of events includes:

March 2, 2009 | Monday

"Music, Mussels and Cold River Vodka"

5:30pm-7:00pm, music starts 5:30pm | $26.00
At Bull Feeney's, 375 Fore St., Portland

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March 3, 2009 | Tuesday

"Mead Me @ Local 188"

4:30pm-6:00pm | $22.50
At Local 188, 685Congress St., Portland

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March 4, 2009 | Wednesday

"The Widow Clicquot"

5:00pm-6:30pm | $28.00
At Camden Harbour Inn, 83 Bayview St., Camden

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March 5, 2009 | Thursday

"Fine Wines, Premium Cigars & Imperial Porter"

5:00pm-7:00pm| $32.50
At Portland Harbor Hotel, 468 Fore St., Portland

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March 9, 2009 | Monday |

"Meet Your Maker -- Your Beer Maker"

5:00pm-6:30pm | $25.50
At Brian Boru, 57 Center St., Portland

Details for each of these events can be found at www.restaurantweekme.com.

Also while you're there, check out participating restaurants. Pick out your favorite menus and then make some reservations!

Thank you for supporting Restaurant Week