Event

First Round at The Danforth Inn

Join the party, order a ticket for one night or come to all three! Swan Agency Sotheby International Realty presents First Round at The Danforth Inn. Three nights of incredible tastings and pairings, led by Chef Lee Skawinski of Cinque Terre and Vignola. Start the night with a First Round, then venture to your favorite spot and celebrate Maine Restaurant Week.

Thursday, March 1
Vogue Italia

This tasting will blow your mind. Cinque Terre's renowned
handmade pastas, paired brilliantly with Italian wines.

- Handmade gnocchi with four cheese fonduta, basil crumbs
Carnaroli risotto speck ham, lagrien cheese, oyster mushrooms
- Rigatoni with carbonara sauce and black truffle
- Grand view farm squash ravioli with duck ragu, reggiano cheese

Friday, March 2
Berkshire and Bourbon

This evening's theme speaks for itself. A decadent menu of pork dishes, paired with some very special Bourbons. The delicious pairings will make your mouth water.

- Smoked pork rillettes, whipped lardo on brioche
- Bourbon glazed pork belly and kumquat jam
- Roasted bourbon marinated pork shoulder sliders
- Berkshire pork boudin arancini

Saturday, March 3
Cinque Di Mare

Five stunning and flavorful creations from the sea. These fresh, local seafood bites will be paired with some very special beverages. Absolutely brilliant!

- Crispy amine shrimp, endive and gribiche sauce
- Maine oysters, rhubarb and fennel mignonette
- Fried oysters with horseradish hollandaise
- Cod brandade with smoked scallops
- White anchovies, farm egg and herb butter