Saturday Night at the Ice Bar

Stopped by late for a quick peek at the Ice bar on Saturday night.  They were really excited by the turnout for all three days, over 3000 tickets, and expect to hand over a big check to charity.   I hadn't expected to take any more pictures, but I had my camera, so what the hey!

For those of you who don't know him, that's Earl Morse with his sister. Earl is the Executive Chef at the hotel and the one responsible for the really great food at Eve's.

Friday Night at The Ice Bar

As I walked up to the Portland Harbor Hotel just after eight O'clock the crowd was spilling out of the lobby.  The restaurant dining room was filled with people standing,  drinks in hand and the corridor leading to the food was packed. I unpacked my gear and grabbed a camera and flash then headed to the outside Ice Bar.  Good vibes were apparent everywhere and no one seem to notice the 15 degree weather.  People stood taking trying to take pictures  with their cell phones or point and shot cameras.

If your going out on the town tomorrow night stop by, you'll have a great time and help a number of good causes in the bargain.

Almost An Ice Bar

Standing around in the nice warm sun on a January day in Maine, watching the ice melt, might seen ideal for some, but not for Earl Anthony Morse, Executive Chef at the Portland Harbor Hotel. Not when he's less then 48 hours from the opening of the annual Ice Bar at Eve's in the Garden and he's got three ice bars two large sculptures and and a bunch of sponsors logos to carve out of several tons of ice.  With the warm days and sun he'll be working thru out the night and right up till the thursday evenings opening of this 3 day charity event.  What to expect? Gleaming ice bars, fire pits and ice sculptures. Martinis, beers, bourbon and wines. Eve's Executive Chef, Earl Morse, will execute all of the ice sculpting as well as be preparing an extensive array of foods served during the event. The Ice Bar is ticketed, cash bar, with complimentary foods. Tickets sold at the door. Revenue from ticket sales benefits three local non profit organizations plus the Haitian Relief Effort.