Northern Hospitality with The Portland Hunt + Alpine Club: A Celebration of Cocktails, Cooking, and Coming Together

Andrew and Briana Volk's Portland Hunt + Alpine Club in Portland, Maine welcomes guests with Scandinavian-inspired cuisine and craft cocktails. The James Beard-nominated restaurant features innovative drinks such as Lunar Phases, an award-winning gin and tonic variation, and the Norseman, a Scandinavian-style old-fashioned made with aquavit, alongside classic cocktails like the Pimm's Cup and hot buttered rum. Northern Hospitality presents food drawing from both Portland and Scandinavian traditions. Bar snacks include green chile popcorn and smoked trout deviled eggs. Smorgasbords feature gravlax, homemade pretzels, and fresh cider pickles. Warm dishes include Swedish meatballs with spaetzle and nutmeg cream, as well as clams with absinthe and bottarga. The book also includes features on ice fishing, shucking oysters, building a bonfire, and après-ski activities, offering insight into the restaurant's sense of place and northern seasonal traditions.