Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 63 Page 64 Page 65 Page 66 Page 67 Page 68 Page 69 Page 70 Page 71 Page 72 Page 73 Page 74 Page 75 Page 76 Page 77 Page 78 Page 79 Page 80 Page 81 Page 82 Page 83 Page 84 Page 85 Page 86 Page 87 Page 88 Page 89 Page 90 Page 91 Page 92 Page 93 Page 94 Page 95 Page 96 Page 97 Page 98 Page 99 Page 100 Page 101 Page 102 Page 103 Page 104 Page 105 Page 106 Page 107 Page 108Clockwisefromabove:Hunt+AlpineonMarketStreetboastsacreativemenuofcocktailsinaminimalistScandina- vian-inspiredsetting;membersofMaineWomen’sNewtworkenjoysunsetattheTopof theEast;getsomefreshair afteralongdayintheofficeattheTreehouseCafeandLounge;andcozyuptothebarattheCumberlandClub. 30 p o r t l a n d monthly magazine Portland after dark dylan verner (5) sive white-columned entrance to its stately Victorian-style dining room and bar (com- plete with chandeliers, fireplace, and crown molding), one can smell sweet success. The Club offers private meeting rooms, three cozy living rooms, and the “Chamberlain Bar” named for Joshua Chamberlain who was a member of the club. Nicole Olivier, author and owner of the literary events company BookSpeak, likes to keep it casual and low-key. “It’s fun to talk books with an author at the Hunt + Alpine Club, with its crisp, Scandinavian atmosphere and cleverly crafted bartend- ing. Their cocktails also honor the ’50s with a twist, not to mention their windows on Tommy’s Park and people-watching if you sit at the counter, waiting for your guest to arrive. For a quiet, cozy neighborhood feel, definitely [head to] the Treehouse Cafe and Lounge.” Olivier recently met with Ann Beattie (The State We’re In) at Pai Men Mi- yake on Longfellow Square. S mall, quiet and a bit off the main drag” is how Tom Landry, bro- ker/owner of Benchmark Re- al Estate, describes his favorite places to charm clients. “For a quick meeting with drinks and apps, it’s Lolita in the East End. It has a great local beer selection and in- ventive cocktails (clients love the Boss La- dy II). The staff knows me and is always po- lite, helpful, casual, and welcoming–a rare blend. If I really want to impress and have time for dinner, it’s off to my new absolute favorite: the Drifter’s Wife. Owners Peter and Orenda Hale and the staff are among the most knowledgeable of food and bever- age of anywhere we’ve dined. Clients are al- ways impressed by the simple, ingredient- centric dishes.” Other favorites for sophisticated schmoozing include the Top of the East, with its spectacular panoramic city views and decor that reminds us of a hotel in Reykjavik, so it may be the perfect spot to negotiate with our Eimskip friends; the in- digo-hued, modern and airy Glass Lounge; and the sleek and studious Inkwell (pic- tured previous page), where contracts are certain to get, well, inked. Toast of the town If it’s potential clients, partners, or just like- minded industry folks you are looking to meet, Portland’s numerous lively network- ing events are the way to go. Events hosted by the Maine Women’s Network are a great example of what can be expected: top loca- tions (e.g., Portland Country Club, Top of