Cooking is Wei Fun at Loaves & Fishes. Try something new at The Laundry, Nick & Toni's, and Thyme & Again. The Patio is open and AMEX has a special promo at the Publick House. Enjoy!
WEI FUN's Executive Chef Kevin Penner at Loaves & Fishes Cookshop
WEI FUN's (203 Pantigo Rd., East Hampton, LI [631] 329-2600) executive chef Kevin Penner will be giving a cooking demonstration on June 23rd from 12-2 p.m. at Loaves & Fishes in Bridgehampton. Penner will be demonstrating one of his many authentic Chinese dishes. There is no charge for this demonstration.
New Menu Items at The Laundry!
The Laundry Restaurant (341 Pantigo Lane, East Hampton, NY, 631-324-3199) has added some new items to their menu. They include Spring Chopped Salad with snap peas, haricot vert, fennel, cherry tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, bacon, and green goddess dressing $14, Organic Baby Spinach Salad with strawberry, avocado, red onion, and honey cumin vinaigrette $12, Organic Scottish Salmon with artichokes, cherry tomatoes, purple potato hash and red wine reduction $27, Hand Rolled Gnocchi with shrimp, pancetta, cherry tomatoes and basil $26, Cavatelli with spring onions, English peas, asparagus, crispy Serrano ham and pecorino $23, and Spring Vegetable Harvest Plate with spaghetti squash, spring vegetables, pinenuts and tomato coulis $20. The Laundry is open for dinner seven nights a week from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
The Patio at 54 Main is Now Open!
The Patio at 54 Main (54 Main Street, Westhampton, N.Y. 11978 [631] 288-0100) will open on Monday June 18th, 2007, at the former site of The Patio. Owner Dwayne Kirchner has revamped the restaurant presenting a sleek modern design. Arthur "Chip" Cheek, who has more than 25 years experience, has been brought on board as the general manager. Newly appointed executive chef Katherine E. Kane will be at the helm in the kitchen. The restaurant will be open seven days a week for dinner starting at 5 p.m. and open for lunch Friday through Monday starting at noon.
Southampton Publick House, Plaza Café and WEI Fun Participate in American Express "Where to Next" Summer Getaways Promotion
Southampton Publick House (40 Bowden Sq., Southampton, NY [631] 283-2800), The Plaza Cafe (61 Hill Street, Southampton, NY 11968 [631]-283-9323) and WEI FUN (203 Pantigo Rd., East Hampton, LI [631] 329-2600) are participating in the American Express "Where to Next" summer promotion for card holders. When you use your American Express card at Southampton Publick House and WEI FUN you will receive 15% off your bill, excluding tax, gratuity and alcohol. At the Plaza Café when you use your card and make reservations in advance you will receive a visit to your table from the chef. For more information go to www.amexnetwork.com.
Thyme & Again's Famous Homemade Health Scones
Thyme & Again (14 Windmill Lane, Southampton, New York 11968 [631] 287-7354), an intimate take-away food shop, and a wedding and event-catering firm, offers homemade health scones daily. With a price of only $2 each, this treat is the most popular in-store item and is made with oats, coconut, dried apricots, cranberries and raisins. The scones make a delicious and hearty substitute for breakfast donuts and bagels as well as a satisfying afternoon snack. Thyme & Again is open seven days in-season from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Beacon Launches Lunch
The Beacon (8 West Water Street, Sag Harbor [631] 725-7088) introduces a new lunch service on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. beginning Friday, June 22. Spectacular views of Sag Harbor Cove may be enjoyed along with a new lunch menu by Executive Chef Sam McCleland. The Beacon will be open for dinner seven days a week beginning at 6 p.m.
New Specialty Cocktails at Nick & Toni's
Nick & Toni's (136 N. Main St., East Hampton, [631] 324-3550) bartender Henry Lopez has introduced new specialty cocktails to the menu. The cocktails include: Valentino with Ciroc vodka, fresh passion fruit, fragoli, prosecco and fresh strawberry $14, East End Daiquiri with clement premiere Canne white rum, fresh limejuice, St. Germain elderflower liqueur, crushed ice, and brown sugar rum served up $14, Ginger Infusion with three rums infused with ginger, clove, cinnamon, fresh ginger, pineapple juice, fresh limejuice, ginger beer and candied ginger $15, Lavender Lemonade with Absolut Citron, fresh pressed lemonade, house made lavender syrup, club soda and fresh lavender sprig $13, Spicy Rita with partida anejo tequila,
Cointreau, muddled orange and jalapeno, fresh lime juice, served up or dirty ice with a salted rim $14, and Crushed Julip with
basil hayden bourbon, fresh muddled mint, demerara syrup, crushed ice, served up with mint sprig $15.
Monday Night Lobster Bakes Are Back at Tierra Mar!
Tierra Mar (231 Dune Rd., Westhampton Beach, 288-2700) offers their popular lobster bake starting every Monday, at 6 p.m. on June 18th, until Labor Day. Served on the outdoor deck overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Tierra Mar's lobster bake is accompanied by live music all evening long. The cost of the dinner is $68 per person, plus tax and gratuity.
MUSE Restaurant & Aquatic Lounge Presents Martini Mania!
MUSE Restaurant & Aquatic Lounge, (Water Mill Shopping Ctr, Ste 5A, Water Mill N.Y. 11976 [631] 726-2606) introduces new additions to the drink list to kick off the summer season. The island themed cocktails, made with fresh fruit, are $16 each. The restaurant is open six days a week for dinner starting at 5:30 p.m. Closed Tuesday.
