w i n t e r g u i d e 2 0 1 9 3 7 26 Portland On Tap Start 2019 off right at the 5th annual Portland on Tap event at the Cross In- surance Arena. Step it up a notch and go VIP if you want to try over 120 beers from 60 different brewers. americaontap.com/event/ portland-on-tap/ At Vinland, chef David Levi offers Sheep’s Milk Feta with Tomato, Black Walnut, Verbena Pesto, Parsley Ghee, Lovage, and Oat Flatbread. January Chef Fred Eliot of Scales features Pâté En Croûte: Berkshire Pork Belly, Duck Breast, Foie Gras, Sweetbreads, and Green Peppercorn. 24-26 Ice Bar at BlueFin The annual Portland Harbor Hotel ice bar returns this Janu- ary at BlueFin res- taurant. With a live DJ, ice sculptures, complimentary food and fire pits, this is a party not to be missed. portlandhar- borhotel.com 26 Allagash Wild Beer Roundup It’s the most wonder- ful time of the year at Allagash. As well as offering a diverse array of rare releas- es, guests are invit- ed to the brewery for games, prizes, and music. allagash.com 27 Pies on Parade Rockland Sample more than 50 pies at the 15th annual Pies on Parade. Featuring old favorites like apple, raspberry, and blueberry, and savory twists like gourmet pizza pies, seafood pies, and whoopie pies from local businesses, it’s a sweet dream. Ticket sales benefit the AIO Food Pantry. historicinnso- frockland.com 28 Chef Summit The fourth annual Chef Summit at Sun- day River brings 12 chefs and mixolo- gists together for a unique evening of world-class food and beverages, through February 2. sundayriver.com At Eaux, chef Evan Richardson livens things up with Gumbo Ya-Ya with Haddock, Mahog- any Clams, Mussels, Shrimp, Andouille, Mus- tard Greens, and Uni. Chef Matt Ginn’s artfully plated Duck Leg with Squash, Pumpkin, Quince, Onion, and Star Anise at Evo Kitchen + Bar.