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The Barefoot Contessa Comes to Portland
Eliot Cutler, independent candidate for governor, is holding a fundraising lunch and conversation with Ina Garten, cookbook author and food columnist. There are two ways for you to attend this event: ~There will be a private reception limited to 50 people at 11:30 where you will receive a signed... read more
We'll be Coming Through the Radio
A week from today, on Thursday July 8th at 4:00 in the afternoon, Rabelais will be speaking with Lucinda Scala Quinn about food and books. We are thrilled to be sharing the 'mic' with Christopher Hirsheimer and Melissa Hamilton of Canal House Cooking. read more
Tongues of Fire Beans
On Friday July 2nd from 6:00 to 8:00 we will be holding an opening reception for the work of photographer Anna Low. We've shown Anna's work before, perhaps you remember the Dunkin Donuts show? Or last summer's Portland Lobsters? We are big fans of Anna's photography and so are very... read more
Chef's Head Lying at River's Edge, by David Allen
For this exhibit we will also be showing a painting by local artist David Edward Allen in our 'back gallery' titled 'The Chef's Head Lying at River's Edge". We have long been fans of his work, and this painting in particular, as it is a subject we are immersed in... read more
Our annual sale!
On Sunday, June 27th from 11:00 to 3:00 Rabelais will be deaccessioning some titles. Sounds high falutin' but it just means we will be having a sale. Please come out and help us lighten our load. Items on sale will be: good used copies of titles we have in multiple;... read more
Meet local wine author Layne Witherell
Layne Witherell, the General Manager of Maine Beverage has written a memoir, Wine Maniac, Life in the Wine Biz. Rabelais is pleased to be hosting Layne this coming Saturday from 3:00 on for a talk and book signing. Please come by and meet this fascinating man and hear some of... read more
Meets the Franks at Rabelais!
Join us for a book signing/Q & A with Frankies Spuntino chefs, with a special appearance by Andrew Knowlton, Bon Appetit's restaurant editor. Frank Falcinelli and Frank Castronovo, the creative minds behind the Frankies Spuntino restaurants in New York City, will make an appearance at Rabelais on Thursday June... read more
FoodFilms presents: "Like Water for Chocolate"
It's going to be a great evening full of delicious Mexican food paired with the screening of the 1992 film about unrequited love, family obligations and spontaneous combustion. Cheryl Lewis and Norinne Kotts of El Rayo Tacqueria will set us afire with some tasty food inspired by the movie. It's... read more
Food Industry Mug Shots 1899-1954
Even the Food Industry has Black Sheep. On Friday March 5th from 6-8 Rabelais will host an opening reception for the collection of Dr. Lou Jacobs of Mug Shots 1899-1954. A motley assortment of cooks, bakers, waiters, dishwashers, bartenders and butchers who lost control and broke the law... read more
Slow Food Portland Writers Night
Breaking with tradition, Slow Food Portland moves its Writers Night from January to March to coincide with Maine Restaurant Week. Writers Night is an evening filled with delicious local foods and engaging readings from authors near and far. This year the subjects covered will range from apples to mushrooms,... read more