Portland Harbor Hotel Heats Up Winter With Its Annual Ice Bar January 25 And 26

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December 13, 2007

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PORTLAND HARBOR HOTEL HEATS UP WINTER WITH ITS ANNUAL ICE BAR JANUARY 25 AND 26

PORTLAND, Maine - Portland Harbor Hotel welcomes the cold of winter with its Annual Ice Bar event on Friday, January 25 and Saturday, January 26. The Ice Bar opens at 4:00 p.m. and has become a popular event for Portlanders seeking a local, fun wintry escape. Surrounded with white lights, outdoor firepits and gleaming ice sculptures, the Ice Bar is a unique and unusual way to take advantage of the cold winter months in Maine.

Portland Harbor Hotel chef and ice carver Jeff Landry, accompanied by professional ice carver Jeff Day, will meticulously carve more than 7,000 lbs. of ice into a working bar, complete with a martini luge. Located outside in the hotel's courtyard garden, bundled patrons can sip on specialty martinis, wine and local beers. Complimentary light hors d'oeuvres will be served throughout Friday and Saturday evenings. Guests will also be entertained indoors on both nights by special guests the Joan Kennedy Trio.

This year, on Saturday, January 26, Portland Harbor Hotel will also host an Ice Sculpting Competition. For the first time, this event is officially sanctioned by NICA (National Ice Carvers Association). Ed Jarrett, Maine branch president of NICA and founder of the Maine Snow & Ice Foundation, will participate in addition to other area ice carvers. This is event is free and open to the public.

Visit www.portlandharborhotel.com, or call 207-775-9090 for more information about the Ice Bar event.

All Ice Bar events are weather permitting.

About Portland Harbor Hotel

Located at 468 Fore St. in the heart of the Old Port, the Portland Harbor Hotel's old world charm, distinctive design, and top-notch service have earned it the distinction of being an American Automobile Association (AAA) four-diamond hotel, the only hotel to receive this honor in Portland. The Hotel's deluxe guest rooms and suites offer views of Portland and the alluring Hotel Terrace. On-site services and amenities include a state-of-the-art conference room, wireless high speed Internet access throughout the Hotel, valet parking, complimentary Lincoln Towncar service, certified concierge services, 24-hour room service, nightly turndown service, meeting and banquet facilities, and a fitness center. The Portland Harbor Hotel is home to the four-star restaurant, Eve's at the Garden. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served daily in the dining room overlooking the Terrace. Contact Portland Harbor Hotel by calling 207-775-9090 or toll free, 888-798-9090, or visit www.portlandharborhotel.com.