{"id":64782,"date":"2022-12-22T09:30:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-22T14:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.themainemag.com\/?p=64782"},"modified":"2022-12-21T15:43:33","modified_gmt":"2022-12-21T20:43:33","slug":"the-maine-weekender-12-23-12-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themainemag.com\/the-maine-weekender-12-23-12-25\/","title":{"rendered":"The Maine Weekender, 12\/23\u201412\/25"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Photo: Nicole Wolf<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Looking to take a break from the kitchen this weekend? Get into the holiday spirit by tucking into a seasonally inspired dish at one of your favorite Maine restaurants! From a sweet and flaky Danish pastry at Biddeford\u2019s Jackrabbit Cafe to a steaming bowl of monkfish chowder at Magnus on Water, our curated list<\/a> of festive limited-time snacks, sandwiches, desserts, and more will have your taste buds tingling. Here\u2019s our roundup for this weekend in Maine:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Something to Eat:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Zeerox BBQ, a new-to-the-scene food cart whose owner hopes to be fully up and running by the spring, is teaming up with Goodfire Brewing Co. for a Christmas Eve BBQ pop-up<\/a> at Goodfire\u2019s Portland location. Stop by for a cold brew and fresh pulled pork, or grab a BBQ sandwich inspired by the Zeerox owner\u2019s Kansas upbringing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When: <\/strong>12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday
Where: <\/strong>219 Anderson Street #6, Portland<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Somewhere to Go:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Happy fifth night of Hanukkah to those who celebrate! In honor of the Festival of Lights, the Maine Jewish Museum is showcasing Maxwell Bauman\u2019s colorful collection of Jewish-themed Lego art<\/a>, with designs that depict Hebrew letters, the 10 Commandments, tzedakah boxes, and a burning bush. An accomplished author, Bauman is the current editor-in-chief of the Door is a Jar<\/em><\/a> literary magazine, and two of his books are available for purchase at the museum. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When: <\/strong>12 p.m. to 4 p.m. daily (except Saturdays) through January 5
Where: <\/strong>267 Congress Street, Portland<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Something to Drink:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re getting a headstart on Dry January or just looking to lay low this weekend, Maine\u2019s incredible mocktail scene has you covered. Raise your spirits at Lazzari<\/a>, a cozy pizza joint and bar in Portland, with non-alcoholic options like the Coconut Espresso Martini, Honey Ginger Fizz, or sweet and tart Peach Mock-jito, made with peach puree, muddled lime, and mint topped with soda water. Plus, they\u2019re open on Christmas!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When:<\/strong> 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Monday and Tuesday, 12 p.m. to 1 a.m. Wednesday-Sunday; 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Christmas Day
Where: <\/strong>618 Congress Street, Portland<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Something to Watch:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Give your loved ones (or yourself!) the gift of music this holiday season with tickets to the Portland Symphony Orchestra\u2019s Magic of Christmas Digital Concert<\/a>. With several pay-what-you-can options available, the pre-recorded concert\u2014now celebrating its 43rd year\u2014features both new and old holiday classics led by music director Eckart Preu. Who needs Netflix\u2019s \u201cFireplace for Your Home<\/a>\u201d video when you can listen to skilled Maine musicians while lounging in your PJs?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When: <\/strong>Available on demand through January 1
Where: <\/strong>Your computer, phone, TV, or tablet via PortlandSymphonyTV.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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