Friends With Forks

09/21/2025

08/13/2024

If anyone finds themselves in the Portland ME area....

Our first "Sip n' Nosh" book talk was so successful that we just added another! Sponsored by FRIENDS WITH FORKS.

This next one features my cousin, Leah Chyten. (We spell our last names differently, but that is another story...)

THE AUTHOR: Leah will be reading from her 3rd novel 'Soul of the Mountain' that explores a myriad of themes, including Native Americans, colonialism, angels, and extraterrestrials. Followed by a lively discussion.

THE HOST: Leigh Kellis (Holy Donut Founder) is hosting at her gorgeous home overlooking the marshes at Higgins.

Book Talk with Leah ChytenServing wine, soft drinks and nibbles Sip on your favorite drink, eat delicious apps and listen to lo...

07/08/2024

If you know anyone in the Portland Maine area...
Create this very cool event about biodynamic wine and food exploration, led by three women.

A FRIENDS WITH FORKS event. Open to the public.

An educational biodynamic wine tasting with food pairings. Join us for an enlightening evening of biodynamic wine and food expl...

06/18/2024

I am doing something new with Friends with Forks. We're thrilled to introduce a new FRIENDS WITH FORKS experience. MYSTERY DINNERS!

You know the date and the neighborhood, but the exact venue will be revealed the morning of the event.

Are you visiting Portland? (or know people coming here this summer)
New to town?
Want to get a taste of a FRIENDS WITH FORKS experience?

Come check us out. You don't have to be a member to attend these events!

03/02/2024

What an amazing evening we had last week with Chef Joe Ricchio (The Food Coma Podcast with Joe Ricchio). He cooked a wonderful French meal for Friends with Forks guests and I hosted it in my home!

02/02/2024

Job posting: Looking to hire a Boston area 'Ambassador'!

After first launching in New York City in 2020 and re-launching in Portland, ME in 2022, we're setting our sights now on expanding to Boston!

We're looking for a dynamic individual to be our Boston Ambassador, a multitasking maven combining Event Producer, Marketing Specialist, and Community Organizer extraordinaire.

In a nutshell, this isn't just a job; it's an opportunity for someone passionate about food, entrepreneurship, and making a real impact.

This is a part-time gig (for now). If you know of anyone who might fit the bill, please send them my way! I have a full job description I can send.

09/10/2023