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Re-wined

Chef Roger Gelis of Opus in Bangor postponed last month’s California wine dinner to Friday, July 27. However, the menu is just as enticing this time around. The meal begins at 6 p.m. with a seasonal Pea Soup with Parmesan Flan and Parmesan Crisp, followed by Prosciutto-Wrapped Cod with Chive Oil and Potato Chips; Crispy Braised Pork Belly with French Lentils and Aged Balsamic Vinegar; Grilled Lamb Chops with Shiitake Mushrooms and Xocopili Sauce; and a dessert of Campfire S’mores with Oak Ice Cream. Each course will be paired with a California vintage selected by the staff of Wicked Wines. The meal costs $65 per person and reservations are recommended. For information, call 945-5100.

The prodigal chef returns

Devotees of the former Nickerson Tavern will be thrilled to know that chef Tom Weiner will return to Maine for an evening of culinary delights. He and chef John Hikade will prepare some of Weiner’s special dishes at Arborvine Restaurant in Blue Hill this Saturday, July 21. For reservations or more information, call 374-2119.

Savor – and sip – summer

Planning a trip to southern Maine? A stop at the acclaimed Robinhood Free Meetinghouse in Georgetown might be in order for oenophiles and foodies alike. At 6:30 p.m. Saturday, chef Michael Gagne will prepare a six-course seasonal dinner paired with boutique wines from around the world. Menu offerings include: Cold Smoked Scallop with Meyer Lemon Sauce, Anchovy Tapenade and a Black Pepper Parmesan Crispelli; Oyster “BLT” with Maple Pepper Bacon and Horseradish Mayonnaise; Arugula and Panko Fried Goat Cheese Salad with House-Cured Pancetta and Pumpkin Citrus Vinaigrette; “South in Your Mouth,” featuring Molasses and Maple-Braised Pork Belly with Braised Mustard Greens; Watermelon Sorbet; Grilled Veal Tenderloin with Sweet Corn Pudding, Tomato and Asparagus Salad; White Chocolate Banana Cream Pie with Banana Brull?; and Chocolate Graham Cracker Tuilles. Dinner costs $75 per person and reservations are recommended. For information, call 371-2188.

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