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Creative Cuisine, Incredible Wines, Spectacular Art, and Breathtaking Views – The Kennebunkport Festival’s Grand Tasting and Art. Works.

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

Since I have been talking so much about this exciting evernt, I thought you would enjoy seeing more of what is involved.

Creative Cuisine, Incredible Wines, Spectacular Art, and Breathtaking Views – The Kennebunkport Festival’s Grand Tasting and Art. Works.

Portland, Maine — The Events Team at Maine magazine released details for the Kennbunkport Festival’s Grand Tasting and Art. Works. event, sponsored by Huston & Company, that takes place on Saturday, June 9, at the Colony Hotel. This four-hour grazing event and art exhibition features more than 60 nationally acclaimed wineries, local restaurants, culinary establishments, and chocolatiers, and works from more than 60 artists at an iconic seaside hotel.

“Food, wine, and art are cornerstone features of the Festival ” said Leanne Ouimet, Director of Events and Sponsorships at Maine magazine. “And this year’s Grand Tasting & Art. Works. event brings some of the area’s most respected restaurants, food-related businesses, wine merchants, and artists together under one roof in a location with views that are nothing short of spectacular,” she added.

This year’s event features fare from:

98 Provence                                                       Academe at the Kennebunk Inn

Arrows Restaurant                                          David’s Restaurant

Grissini Italian Bistro                                    Kitchen Chicks Catering

Linda Bean’s Home Kitchen                      Nonantum Resort
Pedro’s Restaurant                                         Rococo Artisan Ice Cream

Sea Glass at Inn by the Sea                       Stonewall Kitchen

Stripers Waterside Restaurant                Sweet Marguerites

The Colony Hotel                                             Vignola | Cinque Terre

Willard Scoops                                                Zapoteca Restaurante y Tequileria

Wine and beer from:

A to Z Winery                                                     Banville + Jones Wine Merchants

Brown + Forman                                              Cannonball Wine Company

Cellardoor Winery                                           Constellation Brands

Croney Estates                                                  Dendor Wine Management

Friexenet USA                                                   Hall Wines

Kobrand Wines + Spirits                                Mason Marques + Domaines

Majestic Fine Wines                                       Moet Hennessy USA

One Hope Winery                                            Pernod Ricard

Purple Wine Co.                                               R.P. Imports

Rutherford Wine Company                         Sebago Brewing Company

Silver Oak Cellars                                              Southern Wine + Spirits

USA Wine West                                                                Villa Banfi

Zaca Mesa Winery + Vineyards

Among the Artists Featured:

Julie Freund                                                       Patrick Plourde

Phillip Frey                                                          Peter Ralston

Alex Gnidziejko                                                                Holly Ready

Edward Gordon                                                                Janis Sanders

Pamela Hansen                                                 Francine Shrock

Jill Hoy                                                                  Ann Sklar
William Hoyt                                                       Tom Stewart

Anne Ireland                                                      Kim David Tomlinson

Henry Isaacs                                                       Matthew Welch

Laura Tryon Jennings                                      David Witbeck

Craig Mooney                                                    Andrew Wyeth

Petrea Noyes                                                    Jamie Wyeth

Elizabeth Ostrander

The afternoon promises to be a treat for the eyes and palates of all attendees.

Tickets for the Grand Tasting and Art. Works. are just $55 per person and available online at kennebunkportfestival.com. The Festival producers strongly suggest advance purchase of tickets because last year’s event sold out.

Event Contact: Leanne Ouimet, louimet@themainemag.com207.772.3373

Media Contact: Angie Helton, nema@maine.rr.com207.653.0365

About Maine Magazine

Published 12 times a year by The Maine Media Collective, Maine magazine (themainemag.com) is the state’s definitive lifestyle publication, offering readers a fresh look at the incredible people, places, restaurants, artists, and business people who make today’s Maine such a vibrant place to live. The Maine Media Collective is also home to Maine Home+Design (mainehomedesign.com), Eat Maine, Art Maine, and The Brand Company – a marketing firm.

About Huston & Company

Huston & Company, designers and builders of fine custom furniture, are located on Log Cabin Road in Kennebunkport. Dedicated to design and function. Built on Maine Integrity. hustonandcompany.com.

Angie Helton

Northeast Media Associates

141 Brigham Street

South Portland, ME. 04106

www.nemediaassociates.com

207.653.0365

Tequila Tasting Classes at Grand Solmar in Cabo San Lucas

Friday, April 20th, 2012

Tequila Tasting Class

Tequila tasting classes at Grand Solmar Land’s End Resort & Spa

in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

For most, the first thought that comes to mind upon hearing the word “tequila” are shots, salt and lime; however guests of Grand Solmar will now have the privilege to learn about and enjoy tequila how it was meant to be experienced. Offered at the property’s newly opened, fine dining restaurant – Don Luis – tequila tasting classes are offered each Thursday evening and led by sommelier Isidoro Mendez.

During the tequila tasting classes, Isidoro will educate participants on the following:

  • How to Identify Between Varieties – With five different varieties – Tequila Silver, Tequila Gold, Tequila Reposado, Tequila Anejo and Premium Tequila – it can be difficult to determine the difference, however participants will learn to identify between types using color and flavor.
  • Sipping Techniques – While it is most common in the US to drink tequila in shots, in Mexico the preferred method is “sipping” with “Sangrita”, a tomato based non-alcoholic accompaniment blended with lemon and orange flavors as well.
  • Pairing Suggestions – From hot and spicy foods to sweet treats, coffee flavors and everything in between, participants will learn which of the five tequilas pair best with each food category.

Classes are $40 per person and take place Thursday evenings beginning at 5pm. Guests are encouraged to call ahead to reserve a spot, as these classes are popular and do fill up quickly.

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Maralyn D. Hill

Maralyn D. HillThe Epicurean Explorer

President, International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association

Editor-at-Large, CityRoom

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Chef Pierre Gignac of 98 Provence With Recipe for Fisherman’s Soup

Tuesday, April 17th, 2012

As most of you realize by now, I will be attending the Kennepunkport Festival 2012 and quite excited about the event. I’m featuring profiles of the

Fisherman's Soup Photo: Maine Magazine

chefs who will be cooking at the Art of Dining Dinners as well as one of their favorite recipes.

Chef Pierre Gignac

Born in Montréal, Canada, Pierre graduated from the Institut d’Hôtellerie et de Tourisme du Québec. He apprenticed at “Chez La Mère Michelle” and had his first chef position at “Prego,” before working under Austrian chef Heinz Kattenfeld at “Amici” in Winnipeg. After traveling and learning throughout Europe and Asia, Pierre opened his first restaurant in Ogunquit, Maine, 98 Provence. His southern French cuisine has pleased locals, tourists and critics for the past 17 years.

This one if from my article freatured on CityRoom.com on April 9, 2012.

Click here for the bio and her for the Fisherman’s Soup. Photos are courtsey of Maine Magazine.

Kennepunkport Festival 2012

This event is produced and presented by Maine Magazine in cooperation with The Kennebunkport Festival Committee. There are many sponsors who support this endeavor as it benefits Share our Strength. The event will have art shows, cocktail parties, dinners and unforgettable experiences.

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Maralyn D. HillThe Epicurean Explorer

President, International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association

Editor-at-Large, CityRoom

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