Simply di-vine

The Vinery piano bar and eatery in Blue Hill is now open for the season, serving up nightly drink specials, light fare and live entertainment most evenings. The Vinery, located at Arborvine on Blue Hill’s Main Street, serves food from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, while the bar stays open until 10 or later. For information, visit www.arborvine.com or call 374-2441.

Taste of Argentina

Don’t cry for me, Argentina – instead, raise up a toast at the Argentinian wine dinner at Opus in Bangor. Representatives from Wicked Wines will be on hand for the dinner, which begins at 6 p.m. Monday, June 26. Among the menu highlights are Grilled Octopus with Tomato Confit and Orange Dust, Pulled Pork “Barbequoa” Empanadas with red Chili Mole, and Mango and Papaya Meringues with Coconut-Mascarpone filling and a chilled Lemongrass- Kaffir Lime Soup. Dinner costs $65 per person. For reservations, call 945-5100.

Cool sips

It is easy being green with the new cookbook, “Green Tea: 50 Hot Drinks, Cool Quenchers and Sweet and Savory Treats.” The book features recipes such as the pictured Fresh Lime and White Grape Iced Green Tea. To make it, combine 2 cups chilled green tea, 2 cups chilled white grape juice, 6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice and sugar (to taste) in a medium-size pitcher. Pour over glasses filled with ice. In each glass, float small lime wedges or add a skewer threaded with lime slices or green grapes. The book, which costs $12.95, is available at major bookstores, including Borders, or online at Amazon.com.

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