About Us

Lenore Skwanski, executive chef and co-owner of Five Vines in Portland, Maine, focuses on fresh, seasonal ingredients, many from their own Five Vines Farm. She frequently travels to Italy to source artisanal cheeses, cured meats, olive oils, and balsamic vinegars for their authentic Italian menus. The dining experience includes appetizers like Winter Point oysters, arancini, lamb sausage