Zapoteca Plans Cellar Series Dinners; More

PORTLAND — Zapoteca has joined the underground dining movement with the first of its Cellar Series dinners with Chef Shannon Bard set for Jan. 25. From the restaurant's Facebook page: "An undisclosed location. A secret menu. Delicious food and fabulous wine. Sound intriguing?" Tickets are $90 per person and space is limited; the location will be disclosed as the date gets closer. [FB]

SOUTHERN MAINE — Even if you don't have your holiday shopping done yet, it's not too early to start making a dining and drinking plan for New Year's Eve. Meredith Goad of The Portland Press Herald has a comprehensive list of menus and festivities planned at restaurants from Camden to Kennebunkport.

CHINA — Norm Elvin, owner of the popular China Dine-ah is renovating a 2,500 square ft. "former driving school and linen shop" to open China Dine-ah Too Go, a seasonal restaurant and bakery aimed at the Acadia tourist crowd, according to The Forecaster. "Customers will place their orders and be able to sit in one of 16 seats inside or on a new 30-seat deck that is yet to be built outside." There will also be a dog walking area and (curiously noted) "he will advertise clean bathrooms."

· Southern Maine Restaurants Make New Year's Eve Special [PPH]
· China Dine-Ah Owner To Open Second Seasonal Restaurant [TF]