It's classic, Thyme & Again has tasty treats for horse lovers. Chef Michael shows us all how to cook at Loaves & Fishes. How about jazz for brunch and reggae for lunch? SPH has a fabulous Labor Day brunch. A Drifter comes to Legends.
Thyme & Again Offers Gourmet Treats to Horse Lovers
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, will offer gourmet packages at the 32nd Annual Hampton Classic Horse Show (240 Snake Hollow Road, Bridgehampton, New York (631) 537-3177 www.hamptonclassic.com) from Sunday, August 26th until Sunday, September 2nd. Packages will be available in the Water Mill Party Rental booth and will include Thyme & Again's famous homemade health scones, granola and chocolate chip cookies. Cost of the cones and cookies is $5.95 per bag and the granola will be $7.95 per bag. Thyme & Again is open seven days in-season from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Chef Michael Toscano of Michael Anthony's Food Bar at Loaves & Fishes Cookshop
Michael Anthony's Food Bar (2925 North Wading River Rd., Wading River, NY 11792 [631] 929-8800) announces a demonstration by chef and co-owner Michael Toscano at Loaves & Fishes Cookshop (2422 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton, NY [631] 537-6066) on Saturday, September 1st from noon to 2 p.m. Chef Toscano is featuring dishes made from local bounty such as: zucchini timbale braised pork shoulder with Pecorino Romano cheese and white truffle oil; potato cake with peach and ginger jam; and eggplant caviar with yellow tear drop tomatoes.
Sunday Jazz Brunch & Afternoon Reggae
Michaels' at the Boardwalk (65 East Main Street, Riverhead, New York 11901 [631] 591-2710) presents live jazz and reggae on the outside deck on Labor Day weekend, Sunday, September 2nd. A jazz brunch is offered from noon to 3 p.m. in addition to a brunch prix fixe for $15.95. Afternoon reggae begins at 4:30 p.m. with the regular dinner menu. The restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday – Friday; from 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday – Thursday; 5 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday.
Labor Day Weekend Sunday Brunch at Southampton Publick House
Southampton Publick House (40 Bowden Square, Southampton, NY 11968, NY [631] 283-2800) will offer the traditional Sunday brunch on Labor Day Weekend on Sunday, September 2nd from noon to 3 p.m. Cost of the brunch is $12 per person and includes a complimentary mimosa, bloody Mary or 12 oz. brew. The regular lunch menu is also available.
Good Time Oldies with a Former Drifter at Legends Restaurant
Legends Restaurant (835 First Street, New Suffolk, NY 11956 [631] 734-5123 www.legends-restaurant.com) will host live oldies music featuring Prentiss McNeill with Fred Miner & Sahara in the pub from 8 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, September 1st. McNeill, a former lead singer of The Drifters, will dance all night long while singing old favorites including Under the Boardwalk, This Magic Moment, Save the Last Dance for Me, and Stand by Me. A crowd-pleaser for all ages, McNeill and company will also perform on September 29th and October 20th.
New Off-Season Hours at Harbor Bistro After Labor Day Weekend
Harbor Bistro (313 Three Mile Harbor Road, East Hampton, NY 11937 [631] 324-7300 www.harborbistro.net) will be open for dinner five days a week following Labor Day on Monday, September 3rd. The restaurant will be closed Monday and Tuesday. Dinner will be served from 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, and until 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Celebrate Octoberfest in True German Fashion at the Publick House!
The Southampton Publick House (40 Bowden Sq., Southampton, NY [631] 283-2800 www.publick.com
) is hosting their annual Octoberfest Celebration on Friday, September 28th in true German fashion. The party will kick off with the ceremonial tapping of the first Octoberfest Lager keg and traditional German specials will be available all night.
German style beers from Southampton Ales & Lagers will be offered at Happy Hour prices. Brews include Munich Style Southampton Golden Lager, Octoberfest Lager, and Bavarian Wheat Beer. Drink specials will be also offered on German liquors such as Jaegermeister and Goldschlager. The DJ will be playing traditional Bavarian beer hall songs from the newly upgraded DJ booth and there will be Publick House merchandise giveaways for a few lucky partygoers. In the dining room, an Octoberfest dinner a la carte will be served featuring traditional German cuisine.
