Dinner Series At Eve's, Flanagan's Table, Masonic Temple

PORTLAND, OLD PORT — Next up in the International Dinner Series at Eve's at the Garden at the Portland Harbor Hotel is South American cuisine on Friday, March 22 On the 4-course menu: "empanadas, ceviche, ensalada chuchu, carne asado and arroz con leche as well as a few surprises;" $70 all-inclusive. [EaterWire]

BUXTON — On Sunday, March 24, Masa Miyake (Miyake, Pai Men Miyake) will be the first guest chef for a series of benefit evenings at Flanagan's Table at The Barn at Flanagan Farm. The $85, 5-course dinners support the Maine Farmland Trust, "while insuring the luxury and longevity of eating in a truly farm-to-table fashion." Future evenings feature Ravin Nakjaroen and Paula Palakawong of Long Grain in Camden and Andrew Taylor and Michael Wiley of Eventide Oyster Co. and Hugo's in Portland [EaterWire]

PORTLAND, DOWNTOWN — "DaVinci Code" fans take note: The Masonic Temple will be the setting for an "exclusive underground dinner" hosted by Cellardoor Winery on Friday, March 29. The building is the "last un-renovated grand lodge in the state," according to its website and is still in use by the Masons. Who's cooking appears to be a secret, but music is by The Delta Knights. [FB]