Portland Harbor Hotel Opens Annual Ice Bar

PORTLAND HARBOR HOTEL OPENS ANNUAL ICE BAR
Ice Sculpting Expo to launch Ice Bar Festivities on January 28, 2006

PORTLAND, Maine - The dining room at Eve's at the Garden abuts Portland Harbor Hotel's gorgeous outdoor Terrace, one of Portland's best al fresco dining spots. During the winter months, guests normally sit indoors and enjoy the wintry view, longing for the days of summer and relaxation in the afternoon sun. Chef Jeff Landry, Eve's Executive Chef, has other ideas--- on Saturday, January 28, he plans to transform the Terrace into an Ice Sculpture Expo, complete with a seven thousand pound Ice Bar built for martinis and ice wines.

According to Chef Landry, "Portlanders have never seen anything like this. We are going to make the Terrace look more like Stockholm than Portland. For anyone planning to hit the town, the Ice Bar at Eve's will be the funkiest place to kick off the evening's festivities."

Chef Landry seems to always be trying something new. This Fall, for instance, he invited Portland's top chefs to his dining room, Eve's at the Garden, to produce Maine's largest culinary fundraiser for Hurricane Katrina (the group raised over eleven thousand dollars). During November, he partnered with Browne Trading to create a one-of-a-kind caviar dinner, and then in December, he hosted a party for over six hundred guests to launch the Old Port's popular Merry Madness event. For Portland's after work crowd who have made the Hotel's Terrace their summer oasis, the Ice Bar at Eve's will be a fun change of pace and a new way to celebrate winter.

About the Ice Sculpting Expo
Vote for your favorite ice sculpture; carving starts at 12 noon, judging is at 2:30.

Stay warm next to the Hotel's outdoor fireplace, sip hot cocoa, cider or order a flaming coffee. There will be plenty of hot food and drink to keep you warm on the inside! This is a FREE event.

What guests should expect:
Ice sculpture carving by Chef Jeff Landry and guest sculptors will be from 12 noon until 2PM.

At 2:30, all guests of the event will be invited to judge the "Best of Expo," picking the best sculpture.

Warmth will be provided by an outdoor fireplace and torches. (Guests are encouraged to wear warm footwear, coats, hats and gloves.)

The Expo and Ice Bar will be well lit. (Nighttime lighting of the Ice Bar will be spectacular.)

This activity is weather permitting.

About the Ice Bar
Portland Harbor Hotel's Ice Bar will be open to the public Wednesday through Saturday, beginning January 28, from 4PM until 7PM. (The Ice Bar will remain open as long as winter cooperates.)

The Ice Bar will serve Ice Wines, Cold River Vodka Martinis, Casco Bay Brewing beer, and Flaming Coffees. (Cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages will be available from the ice bar each day. Food will be served in the dining room at Eve's.)

This activity is weather permitting.


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Portland Harbor Hotel is known for its old world charm, distinctive design, and top-notch service. The Hotel's deluxe guest rooms and suites offer views of the Portland cityscape, Casco Bay or the Hotel Terrace. On-site services and amenities include wireless high speed Internet access throughout the Hotel, valet parking, certified concierge services, 24 hours room service, nightly turndown service, meeting and banquet facilities and a fitness center. Portland Harbor Hotel and Eve's at the Garden is located in the heart of the Old Port, at 468 Fore Street, Portland. Please call (207) 775-9090 for more information.



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Ice Bar photos are available upon request.

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