MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Restaurant Apocalypse - NEW LOCATION

wed18dec8:30 amwed10:00 amMEREDA’s Morning Menu – Restaurant Apocalypse - NEW LOCATION8:30 am - 10:00 am Hannaford Hall - Abromson Community Education Center, 88 Bedford Street, Portland, ME

Event Details

December 18, 2024 – 8:30 – 10:00 am
Buffet Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 am
Program: 9:00-10:00 am

In-Person – Pre-registration is required.

NEW LOCATION!  

Due to mechanical problems at the McGoldrick Career & Student Success Center, this event has been relocated across the street to the Abromson Community Education Center’s Hannaford Hall, located at 88 Bedford Street. You will enter the Abromson Center through the attached Bedford Street parking garage and proceed to the lobby.

Hannaford Hall, Abromson Community Education Center
88 Bedford Street, Portland, ME

About the Event:
Join us for a thought-provoking discussion focusing on the recent closure of 12 restaurants in Southern Maine over the past 12 weeks. This moderated session will feature restaurateurs sharing their insights and experiences regarding the challenges faced in our vibrant dining community.

Come be a part of this important conversation as we explore the factors behind these closures and discuss the future of the restaurant scene in Southern Maine.

Our presenters include Josh Miranda, owner and founder of the Miranda Group, Jay Villani, chef/owner of Local 188 & Salvage BBQ and co-owner of Black Cow Burgers & Fries, and  Richard Pfeffer, co-owner of Gritty’s McDuff’s Brew Pub . The discussion will be moderated by Josh Soley, President of CORE.

Refund Policy: Your RSVP is requested by December 11. Payment is expected at the time of registration. No refunds will be granted to anyone who registers, but fails to attend, or who cancels after December 11.

Prices increase by $10 after December 11.

Time

December 18, 2024 8:30 am - 10:00 am

Location

Hannaford Hall - Abromson Community Education Center

88 Bedford Street, Portland, ME

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Parking

Everyone that parks on the USM Campus in the Bedford Street Garage has to use the digital parking system. You can pre-register for your parking session or do it upon arrival. To avoid a parking citation, you must begin your digital parking session – and pay – within 10 minutes of parking. You can also pre-schedule your session. By purchasing these tickets, you confirm that you have read and understand the Event Parking information provided by the University of Southern Maine above.