Portland Harbor Hotel's Ice Bar Grows To Accomdate Customer Demand

Portland, Maine (January 15, 2007) - Quebec has its famous Ice Hotel (www.icehotel-canada.com). Portland, Maine has the Ice Bar at Portland Harbor Hotel (www.gbritt.com/PHH/ice_bar.htm). Granted, not exactly an apples-to-apples comparison, but the Ice Bar is rapidly becoming a popular tradition for Portlanders seeking a local, fun wintry event. The 2007 Ice Bar opens to the public Friday, January 26, at 4 p.m. and will also be open on Saturday, January 27 at 10 a.m. (full schedule of events follows).

Portland Harbor Hotel chef and ice carver Jeff Landry, accompanied by professional ice carver Jeff Day(http://www.icedesigns-nh.com) will carve more than 7,000 lbs. of ice to create the Ice Bar again this year. And the plan, as conveyed by Chef Landry, is to borrow a phrase from Emeril and, "kick it up a notch!" To accommodate consumer demand for more icy entertainment at Portland Harbor Hotel, this year's Ice Bar is growing to include two working bars and nightly live entertainment. Two award-winning artists will perform: Joan Kennedy on Friday, January 26 and Pete Kilpatrick on Saturday, January 27.

ICE BAR 2007 - SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday, January 26
Ice Bar Opens at 4:00 p.m.
Seven-thousand pounds of ice, meticulously carved into a working bar. Located outside in the hotel's garden terrace, the ice bar is beautifully lit and surrounded by outdoor fireplaces. The ice bar serves specialty martinis, wines and local beers. Nosh on complimentary light hors d'ouevris and enjoy the warmth of the popular chocolate fondue fountain.
Special musical performance by Joan Kennedy Trio.

Saturday, January 27
Saturday kicks-off at 10 a.m. with a Family Ice Sculpting Expo
ICE BAR OPENS AGAIN AT 4:00 P.M.
Also Saturday evening: Special musical performance by Pete Kilpatrick.

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, 888-798-909 -- www.portlandharborhotel.com.

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