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 100Hungry Eye 42 p o r t l a n d monthly magazine Oaks for year 31. The event is a showcase for Maine’s best chocolatiers, competing for the flavor favor of attendees. You’re not “ga- nache” want to miss this one. All proceeds go to the Sexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine. chocolateloversfling.org 27 GULF OF MAINE SEAFOOD CELEBRATION A celebration featuring local chefs, live mu- sic, and local seafood. Sample delectable seafood dishes by Culinary Partners while enjoying spring views of Casco Bay and min- gling with local fishermen and marine scien- tists. gmri.org May 4 TOAST ON THE COAST This annual wine tasting gala at Ocean Gateway benefits Easter Seals of Maine. Portland chefs face off in friendly competi- tion while patrons judge the contest be- tween sips of more than 100 varieties of wine. Dancing and a silent auction round out the night and one lucky gala-goer will win a seven-day trip for two to California wine country. toastonthecoast.com June 6-11 KENNEBUNKPORT FESTIV AL Downtown Kennebunkport serves up a food, wine, and an art festival with restaurant specials and gallery receptions around town. 772-3373, kennebunkportfestival.com 11 OLD PORT FESTIV AL Portland’s historic Old Port district warms up at the start of the summer with this annual party. Live music provides a soundtrack for a day filled with local flavor. Food stands, carts, and trucks are at atten- tion, dishing up a variety of fried fare and ethnic foods. portlandmaine.com 24 GREEK FESTIV AL Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church hosts its annual Greek Festival the last weekend in June. Skip breakfast and head to the big tent on Pleasant Street to fill up on pita, moussaka, and pastries that would make Yia-Yia proud. 774-0281, holytrinityportland.com 24 MAINE WHOOPIE PIE FESTIV AL Contrary to claims in Pennsylvania, whoopie pies are a New England trademark. What better way to celebrate Maine’s rich heritage than to gobble the state’s offi- cial state dessert? Dover- Foxcroft’s annual Maine Whoopie Pie Festival is the ultimate homage, offering a slew of unique flavors and whoopie-related activi- ties, including a road race to free up those Thirsty? Drink events across the year. Aurora Provisions, Portland. Two to three free tastings each month on Tuesdays. 871-9060 auroraprovisions.com Bow Street Market, Freeport. Up to three events per month in certain months, Saturdays. 865- 6631 bowstreetmarket.com Browne Trading Market, Port- land. Regular tastings March- June in addition to special events. 775-7560, brownetrad- ing.com Cellardoor Winery, Portland. Free weekly tastings at The Point, Sundays 1-3 p.m. 763- 4778 mainewine.com The Clown,York. Free tast- ings on the 2nd Friday of each month, 5-8 p.m. 351-3063 the-clown.com Craft Beer Cellar, Portland. Craft beer tastings every Friday. “One of the things we’re look- ing to do in 2017 is to have tast- ings from two different brewer- ies at the same time, like a West Coast/East Coast competition,” says Jason Martin, manager. 956-7322 craftbeercellar.com Cross Insurance Arena,Portland. Portland on Tap, two sessions of the country’s best craft beers,Jan. 28. 775- 3458 crossarenaportland.com Leroux Kitchen, Portland. Free tastings on the 2nd Saturday of each month, 1-3 p.m. 553-7665, lerouxkitchen.com Old Port Wine Merchants, 223 Commercial St., Portland. Wine tasting every third Wed. 772- 9463 oldportwine.com Otherside Deli, 164 Veranda St., Portland. Wine tasting every first Tues. 761-9650 othersidedeli.com Rosemont Markets, Portland and Yarmouth.Two to three free tastings and events each month on Fridays. 774-8129 rosemontmarket.com Sweetgrass Winery & Dis- tillery, Portland. Maine-made wine, bitters, and spirit tastings daily. 761-8446 sweetgrasswinery.com West End Deli, Portland. Monthly tastings. 874-6426 thewestenddeli.com The Wine Seller, Rockland. Free tastings twice monthly. 594-2621 thewineseller.biz Or join decorated Sommelier and native Portlander Erica Ar- cher on a Wine (and Food) Walk or Sail in the area.Walks happen at least twice monthly. “These walks attract people who are interested in understanding the burgeoning Portland food and drink scene.This year we’re planning to do more walks spe- cific to neighborhoods,” says Archer. 619-4630 winewiseevents.com April