White Barn's Bistro Menu; Lamb Jam; Goodbye Dining

KENNEBUNKPORT — the White Barn Inn, one of the state's most highly rated restaurants, has launched an off-season alternative to its high-end prix-fixe menus. And gentlemen, leave the jackets at home. The bistro menu, available through the end of March, includes dishes like lobster salad, smoked salmon and pizza, served in the second barn Wednesday-Friday and Sunday. Reservations are required; mention the bistro menu when calling 207-967-2321. [EaterWire]

BOSTON — Three Portland chefs: East Ender's Mitch Gerow, Nikos Regas from Emilitsa and Pete Sueltenfuss from Grace will compete against chefs from Boston and Rhode Island in the 2013 Lamb Jam. The annual throwdown is Sunday, Feb. 17 at The Charles Hotel; VIP tickets are already sold out, but average-Joe tickets are still available for $60. [EaterWire]

PORTLAND — Ali Donohue of Dispatch Magazine is moving; she won't say where, but it's "about 600 miles" away. Before she skips town, she's got "9 Places to Dine Before Moving Out of Portland," to recommend. "BE WARNED: This is by no means a "foodie" list. Though some of the places are gastronome approved, really this is just a rundown of my personal Portland comfort food spots." [Dispatch]