M a i n e r e s t a u r a n t W e e k Maria’s Ristorante Open Wednesday-Saturday | www.mariasrestaurant.com 337 Cumberland Avenue, Portland • 772-9232 Give a Gift Certificate! Most romantic in the 1980s. Most romantic now. Six Course Italian Dinner for Two (Including a bottle of wine) $24.95 Per Person – Portland’s Traditional Italian Restaurant – w i n t e r g u i d e 2 0 1 9 5 3 hungry eye Festival The 19th annual fes- tival takes place in historic downtown Saco. The donut and pie eating con- tests get fierce. sacomainstreet.org 15-20 Harvest on the Harbor Harvest on the Harbor is the high- light of Portland’s fall. Maine’s best chefs and mixolo- gists showcase their work, and each tick- et sold benefits Full Plates Full Potential, with a mission to ending childhood hunger in Maine. harvestonthehar- bor.com NOVEMBER 23 & 24 Maine Harvest Festival Experience the best of “farm fresh” at the Maine Harvest Festival at the Cross Insurance center in Bangor. A culmina- tion of brewers, fiber artisans, chefs and farmers, it’s an ideal way to sample and learn more about the Maine growing season. maineharvest festival.com DECEMBER 5-15 Kennebunk- port Christmas Prelude The festivities span more than a full week, and bring you near endless holiday cheer. Keep your eyes peeled for Santa on a lob- ster boat. christmas- prelude.com n courtesy photo