March 1-12 , 2024

Maine Restaurant Week Culinary Events

Here's what's cooking for 2024: Maine Restaurant Week Special Culinary Events

CRAVE 2024!
March 1-12

At participating locations

Enjoy special coffee-centric creations during MRW. No tickets are required. Visit each participating location and try the mouth-watering items made with Coffee By Design coffee. Each CRAVE location is donating $1 from each item sold to Preble Street. 

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The Art of Specialty Coffee Blending The Art of Specialty Coffee Blending

Saturday, March 9, 10 am-11:30 am
At Coffee By Design, 1 Diamond Street, Portland

Discover the secrets behind creating the perfect coffee blend with Coffee By Design experts. You'll explore the world of coffee flavors, experiment with different beans, and unlock the secrets of creating your unique blend. Whether you're a coffee enthusiast or simply curious about the art of coffee blending, this event is perfect for you. Tickets include a fabulous custom Art of Blending Gift Box (pictured) and much more!

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Rwandan Coffee: A talk with importer/coffee farmer Jean Christophe Rusatira

Saturday, March 9, 1 to 2:30 pm
At Coffee By Design, 1 Diamond Street, Portland

Meet and learn about growing and exporting coffee from Jean Christophe Rusatira, Founder of Umuko Coffee Importers. His family has grown and processed coffee in Rwanda for over four decades. Your ticket includes a tasting of two single-origin coffees from Rwanda and a special parting gift box featuring a sampling of East African coffees, including Rwanda Nyamasheke "Ireme" from the Gasharu farm where Chris' family lives and Rwanda Urugori Washed prepared as a Vienna roast. Plus more!

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The Dream Chocolate Bar Class at Camden Harbour Inn

Saturday, March 2, Noon to 2 pm
At Camden Harbour Inn, 83 Bayview St., Camden

Camden Harbour Inn has a "Candy Lounge." It's brand new; it's a collaboration with Camden's Uncle Willy’s Candy Shoppe! Natalie's Restaurant Pastry Chef Gwenythe Frechette will host an interactive candy-making session for Maine Restaurant Week. Attendees will craft a dream candy bar. You'll be free to choose your favorite ingredients and design a personalized wrapper for your masterpiece.

Price: $185 per person (tax not included). This class is complimentary with a 2-night stay at the Camden Harbour Inn, with an arrival date starting March 1st. Don't miss out on this hands-on experience!

Reserve this class now by calling (207) 236-4200.

 

Dumpling Cooking Class at Camden Harbour Inn

Saturday, March 9, Noon to 3 pm
At Camden Harbour Inn, 83 Bayview St., Camden

Take a culinary journey with the esteemed guest chef, Alfie Jerome Mossadeg, from Singapore's Chef Palate Sensations Culinary School. Join Chef Alfie, as he leads you through an immersive hands-on class in the art of Singaporean/Chinese dumpling making. Experience the richness of tradition with a captivating Chinese tea ceremony and delightful surprises sprinkled throughout the session.

Price: $197 per person (tax not included). This class is complimentary with a 2-night stay at the Camden Harbour Inn, beginning March 8. Reserve this class now by calling (207) 236-4200.

Based in Singapore, Chef Alfie is an esteemed Instructor at the Asian Culinary Institute. His culinary creations reflect the heart of Singaporean family-style cooking, enriched with flavors from neighboring Southeast Asian countries such as Thailand, Bali/Indonesia, and Malaysia.

 

Spirit Quest  **Sold Out**

Sunday, March 3, 2024, from 1 to 4:00 pm
In and around Portland's Old Port and Arts District

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The Incredible Breakfast - Sold Out

Thursday, February 29, 2024, 7 to 9:00 am
Hosted by Sea Dog Brewing Company - 125, Western Ave. So Portland

This event is a must-attend for anyone who loves breakfast and likes keeping it local! It's a friendly but fierce competition for the title of "Maine’s Best Breakfast." Taste it all and vote for your favorites. And feel good knowing 100% of your ticket purchase benefits your neighbors through Preble Street. 2024 Competitors: The Black Tie Company, Eighteen 95/The Regency, The Good Table, Noble Kitchen + Bar/Brunswick Hotel, Sea Dog Brewing, Sea Glass/Inn By The Sea, SMCC, $3 Dollar Deweys, Ugly Duckling and UNION/Press Hotel!

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