Local Foodie Events

In case you missed the various press releases, or haven't yet discovered the Events Calendar on the Portland Food Map, following are a few upcoming events sure to please the most discriminating culinary aficionado.

On October 21st, PCA will host its Thirteenth Annual Epicurean Auction at Merrill Auditorium. Sample culinary delights from 15 of southern Maine's finest restaurants (including Bresca), then climb onto the stage to bid at the live auction, and enjoy delectable desserts.

Harvest on the Harbor commences on October 23rd. A three day culinary event, Harvest on the Harbor celebrates Maine chefs and locally grown and harvested foods with such events as the "Grand Tasting," cooking classes, and a caviar luncheon, to name a few.

October 24th is the fourth annual Caviar Dinner and Wine Pairing at Eve's at the Garden (Portland Harbor Hotel). The event will feature exclusive caviars from Browne Trading in a meal prepared by Jeff Landry, Executive Chef's at Eve's.

On November 5th there will be a Veuve Clicquot Dinner and book signing at Evangeline. Hosted in conjunction with Rabelais, Evangeline's Chef Erik Desjarlais will craft a four course meal; each course will paired with a different Veuve Clicquot cuvee. Seating is limited to 35 patrons.

If only the Caviar and Veuve Clicquot Dinners were a single event, I would be in heaven!

And finally, on November 17th, Five Fifty-Five will host a 7-course dinner with wine pairing in conjunction with Gabe Rucker, chef at Le Pigeon in Portland, Oregon. Like Chef Corey (Five Fifty-Five), Rucker was named one of Food & Wine's Best New Chefs in 2007 and is a James Beard nominee for 2008.

Enjoy the festivities!