DETAILS: Enjoy special glass pours of rotating Bichi wines from Baja, Mexico during Portland Wine Week. While the wine region of Baja California may not be a household name, the Telléz family founded Bichi to spotlight the incredible diversity and heritage of its organic vineyards, creating unexpected yet exceptional wines that express the rugged, mountainous terroir of Mexico’s Baja California Norte. You can order these wines by the glass, from 5-9 p.m. daily. Follow along with @regardsmaine on Instagram during Portland Wine Week to see the featured Bichi wine of the day!
A small plates restaurant that draws inspiration from the diverse food culture of Los Angeles, REGARDS specializes in natural, low-intervention wines and delicious food made from the beautiful products and produce of Maine. Tucked into an elegant space on Congress Street, Regards sparkles with creative West Coast and Mexican influences while sourcing directly from Maine-based farmers and fishermen. Heralded as one of Bon Appetit’s “50 Best New Restaurants of 2022” and one of “14 Must-Visit Restaurants in Portland, Maine” by Boston Magazine, REGARDS has carved out a reputation as an unmissable destination for impeccably fresh, Mexican-inspired small plates and libations.
PRICE: $14 per pour (tax + gratuity not included)
LINK: Regards
EMAIL: hello@regardsmaine.com
Portland Wine Week is Presented by Wine Wise with Partner Sponsors Bangor Savings and Buoy Local.
Kimberly Lund | The co-owner and Sommelier of REGARDS, in 2022,, Kimberly took home the prize for Best Pairing at the Grand Opening: Women in Wine: Who Paired It Better? Sponsored by Bangor Savings, thanks to her creative wine selection skills.
Chef Neil Zabriskie | Hailing from Southern California and influenced by the flavors of Mexico and the Southwest, Chef Neil Zabriskei honed his skills at culinary school and restaurants in Los Angeles. After 10 years in the kitchens of Spanish and Japanese establishments, he was pulled northward by the siren song of the ocean and the availability of fresh, local seafood. Relocating to Portland in 2018, Zabriskie immersed himself in the culinary landscape and community.
In 2022, Zabriskie opened Regards alongside wife and Sommelier Kimberely Lunch. The restaurant is a bridge between his culinary experiences, from L.A., to New York, to Portland. Tapping into his strong connections with local farmers, he prioritizes coastal New England produce and seafood to create a seafood-forward menu that feeds his nostalgia for the authentic Mexican flavors of his youth. Zabriskie was profiled as one of Star Chefs’ Rising Stars in 2023.
