The Tides Institute & Museum of Art (TIMA) is hosting a special gathering on New Year's Eve at Phoenix Fine Wines. 75 Water Street, in downtown Eastport, Maine.

Come celebrate the New Year with us! 

The Tides Institute & Museum of Art is excited to invite you to an informal evening of Tapas & Wine at Phoenix Wine Bar in downtown Eastport, Maine. Come mingle, catch up on the year behind us and discover new resolutions for the year ahead while enjoying Eastport’s finest views and steady streams of delicious Bocephus tapas and dessert paired with Phoenix Wine Bar’s distinguished wines and ciders.

Then attend Eastport’s traditional New Year’s Eve Maple Leaf Drop at midnight Atlantic time followed by the beloved Great Sardine Drop at midnight Eastern time. Sneak back in between the two for a warm and cozy dessert!

Cost is $75 (US) per person, in advance, by reservation only. Event limited to 24 persons on first come basis. To make a reservation, click the link above and complete the registration form. 

MENU*

• TAPAS • 

Tapas will be prepared by Madison & Manuel of Bocephus and will include:

Artichoke Hearts With Bacon & Shrimp 

Chorizo & Potato Smash

Serrano Ham, Endive & Roquefort

Cuban-style Pork

Cod & Orange Salad

Carrots a la Montañesa 

Shrimp in Garlic Sauce

Mussels Steamed in Chorizo & Wine

Chorizo Cooked in Cider

• DESSERT •

Churros & Hot Chocolate in traditional Madrid cafe fashion

*Items subject to change depending on freshness and availability.

• WINES •

Two glasses:

Ostatu Rioja Blanco

Covila Rioja Reserva 2016

Tost (non alcoholic sparkling tea with elderflower and ginger)

• CHAMPAGNE TOAST (at 11:45 pm) •

One glass:

Ayala Champagne Brut Majeur (Wine Spectator Top 100)

Tost (non alcoholic sparkling tea with elderflower and ginger)