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This week, keep your eyes peeled for one of the most anticipated restaurant openings of 2024, Oun Lido’s. For those seeking the perfect way to spend a leisurely Sunday morning, we’re thrilled to announce the debut of Sunday brunch at Thistle & Grouse. And lastly, with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, love is in the air, and our local eateries are ready to set the mood with special menus and pre-fixe dinners! Let’s dig in!
News Update
Anything from recent closings, openings, and headliners.
- Bon Appetit named Oun Lido’s one of The 9 Most Anticipated Restaurant Openings in 2024. As reported last year, Oun Lido’s is the second restaurant from the team behind popular Portland Vietnamese mainstay, Cong Tu Bot. A Khmer-Chinese restaurant, the counter-service plans to open in February, with full service opening later this spring. Oun Lido’s will be located at 30 Market Street.
- Paella Seafood on Forest Avenue is back in business!
Events, Tastings, and More
- Sunday brunch (10am – 2 pm) has begun at Thistle & Grouse. The menu includes Maine Grain Cornmeal Waffles, Smash Burgers, Heritage Pork Belly Hash, Lemon & Ricotta Pancakes, Mimosas and more!
- Leeward will be donating 10% of sales to Maine Coast Fisherman’s Working Waterfront Support Fund on Wednesday, January 24th. The fund provides resources and support to fishing businesses and working waterfronts that suffered damages due to the most recent storms.
- Drag Disco Dinners with Chartreuse and friends at Sur Lie start February, 13th. They’ll be the second Tuesday of every month for the winter and spring. Tickets include a three course dinner, show, tip and tax. Reserve on Resy.
- Alto Terrace Bar & Kitchen has opened up reservations for their Pre-Fix Valentine’s Day 5 Course Dinner ($85 Per Person). More Valentine’s Day menus + events are on their way, check back here soon!
- Bissell Brothers Brewing Co. will be hosting Maine Academy of Modern Music’s Winter Rise Gala on Thursday, February 29th. Will include a rocking raffle prize, live auction, awards ceremony, food and drink, and entertainment. Tickets.
- Check out our On Break! Temporary Winter Break Closings for a list of restaurants and bars that are closed for a number of days.
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