345 Fore St
Portland, ME 04101
USA
Join us for a Southern Italian inspired holiday feast centered around the most marvelous dishes of the sea. An interactive and immersive holiday event – one intimate seating, seven delicious seafood dishes.
Experience Maine Chef, Arianna Stefanilo and the Briny Babe, Jacqueline Clarke are partnering to create a New England adaptation of this classic, festive feast – guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit.
They’ll be joined by SoPo Seafood’s Matt Brown and marine scientist Ashley Charleson, who will share with guests their perspectives and stories on how each of the night’s featured fish get from the Gulf of Maine to your plate.
Get ready for a night of innovative creations featuring local, sustainable seafood from the Gulf of Maine, alongside a symbiotic experience of Italian wines curated by Maine Events Co. available on the cash bar. We’re also excited to feature a Learn to Shuck station, where guests can get hands-on and ask questions of experts in Maine’s vibrant aquaculture industry.
This event will be a festive and fun experience reminiscent of only the best family holiday dinner party. Soak in the knowledge, passion and stories from the men and women who make it possible to enjoy the sea’s many bounties.
WELCOME BUBBLES
ONE
Raw Maine Oysters on the Half Shell
Dressed Oysters with Crème Fraîche, Salmon Roe, Lemon Zest
TWO
Sea Urchin Shooters
Shoyu, Tamari, Lemon Zest
THREE
Dayboat Scallop Crudo
Capers, Shallots, Serrano, Chives, Dill, Lemon
FOUR
Peekytoe Crab Crostinis
Fennel, Yuzu Kosho Aioli
FIVE
Miso Butter Lobster Blini Bites
Scallion Sesame Pancakes
SIX
Monkfish Bolognese
Smoked Mussels, Soffritto, Rigat
SEVEN
Halibut en Brodo
Seared Halibut with Cannellini Beans, Tomato Fennel Broth, Gremolata
DESSERT BAR
Cash bar provided by Maine Events Co.