World of food

Looking for a meal with international flair? The University of Maine at Fort Kent will wrap up its World Culture Week with a diversity-themed meal at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 5, at Nowland Hall. The event will feature a tour of world cuisines. Tickets cost $5 and are available through the student services office or at the door. For information or a full schedule of events, call 834-7558.

Wine and dine

Get on the bus for the Maine Highlands Wine Tasting at River Drivers Restaurant in Millinocket Friday, Nov. 12. Cyr Northstar Tours will provide free transportation from Greenville, Dover-Foxcroft, Brownville, Bangor, Newport, Old Town and Lincoln. The five-course menu includes Corn Bisque with Roasted Garlic Toast, a petite house salad, Seared Maine Scallops with Creamy Polenta, Roasted Red Pepper and Mascarpone Sauce, Roasted Quail with Goat Cheese Mashed Potato and Roasted Parsnips with a Red Wine Reduction, and Cinnamon Apple Strudel with Sweet Cream and Caramel. Vegetarian entrees are available. The dinner costs $50 per person. For information, bus schedule or reservations, call (800) 91-MOOSE or e-mail paul@bangorcvb.org.

Home, sweet home

It’s time for Boston’s 18th annual Christmas Festival, and the centerpiece are houses that look good enough to eat. The festival, which takes place Nov. 5-7 at the World Trade Center in Boston, features a gingerbread house competition with entries from some of the city’s finest restaurants, bakeries and culinary schools. The houses, which depict legendary landmarks from around the world, will be offered for sale as a fund-raiser for Community Servings, a home-delivered meals program for individuals and families living with HIV, AIDS and other life-threatening illnesses. Tickets cost $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and are free for children under 14. For information, call (617) 385-5000 or visit www.christmascraftfestival.com.

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