The Beacon Restaurant will officially open for the season this Thursday.

The Beacon Opens For Its 11th Season On May 14
The Beacon will re-open for its 11th season serving dinner from Thursday to Sunday, beginning Thursday, May 14 at 6 p.m. The restaurant will open Mondays starting Memorial Day, May 25. Lunch service will also begin in June. An array of new dishes include: Sushi grade tuna carpaccio with dandelion greens, grilled scallops and wasabi-soy aioli; Monkfish wrapped in bacon with fresh lentils, asparagus and balsamic reduction; and Jumbo shrimp and jumbo lump crab gratin with black-eyed peas, spinach and red pepper veloute. Executive Chef Sam McCleland will serve also Beacon classics. On the menu one will find: Steamed mussels "Beacon Style" with garlic, white wine, lemon-thyme, cream and tomatoes; Chopped salad of romaine and radicchio with crispy shrimp and peanut-ginger dressing; and Lobster rigatoni with aged cheddar, roasted corn, basil and cream.

The Hedges Inn Hosts Special Pre-Theater Dinner
The Hedges Inn, in keeping with its reputation for cordial hospitality, will host a pre-theater dinner for the Springs Community Theater Performance of Cole Porter's "Anything Goes!" at Guild Hall of East Hampton's John Drew Theater on Friday and Saturday, May 15 and 16. The dinner is from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with curtain time at Guild Hall, located less than half a mile away, at 8 p.m. Dinner and theater tickets, $65 each, plus the cost of beverages, tax and gratuity, are available through www.theatermania.com or by calling 866-811-4111. Preferred room rates are available for theater-goers who would like to stay overnight by calling The Hedges Inn at 631-324-7101. The three-course dinner menu selections, plus amuse-bouches, will be prepared by Amber Occasions of Sag Harbor.

Matto Restaurant Gets Awarded The Five Star Diamond Award
Matto has been awarded one of the highest hospitality awards in the world, the Five Star Diamond Award from The American Academy of Hospitality Sciences. Matto is the only Hamptons restaurant to be awarded this honor. As well, Executive Chef Giovanni Zuanon was awarded a medal as a young culinary entrepreneur. The American Academy of Hospitality Sciences is renowned worldwide for awarding excellence in the global travel and luxury services sector. Each year the American Academy bestows its coveted Star Diamond Award exclusively on five star establishments that are deemed to be of pinnacle quality. Matto Restaurant in East Hampton joins the following top Manhattan restaurants that have received this honor: Alain Ducasse, Essex House; Bryant & Cooper Steakhouse; Spice Market; Daniel; David Burke & Donatella; Jean Georges; Le Cirque 2000; Uncle Jack's Steakhouse; and Gilt Restaurant. For more information call Matto at 631-329-0200 or visit www.mattorestaurant.com.

La Fondita in Amagansett is now offering new weekly specials.

Daily Specials At La Fondita
La Fondita is offering the following daily specials. Especiales de la Semana (specials of the week) are Thursday: Taco de Tinga (chipotle chicken taco) $3.50, Tostado de Tinga (chipotle chicken, refried black beans, lettuce, crema) $5.50, Quesadilla de Tinga (two chipotle chicken quesadillas served with rice and refried black beans) $8; Friday: Chile Rellenos con Queso (cheese chile relleno served with rice, refried black beans, tortillas) $10; Saturday: Barbacoa de Res (steamed chile rubbed beef ribs served with rice, refried black beans, tortillas and avocado salsa) $10; Sunday: Taco de Barbacoa de Borrego (steamed lamb taco) $3.50, Mondongo tripe soup $4/$8, and Consome de Borrego $3.50/$7. For more information visit www.lafondita.net or to place an order call La Fondita at 631-267-8800.

The Juicy Naam Opens For The Season Friday
The Juicy Naam officially kicks off the season this Friday; located at 27 Race Lane around the corner from the train station, The Juicy Naam is an oasis of Healing and is the premiere stop in the Hamptons for freshly made organic Juices, Superfood Smoothies, and freshly prepared organic Raw/Live Food dishes for take-out or parties, Juice Cleanses, Naam Yoga, Massages, and much more. The farm stand carries the freshest Organic fruit stand vegetables from all the local farms like Quail Hill, ECCO Farm, and Satur Farms, and the juice bar is stocked with the best raw and vegan snacks, groceries, and beauty products. You will also find Himalayan Crystal Salts, a full line of culinary Seaweeds, Sunfood Nutrition Superfoods, Raw, Vegan, and Sugar Free Chocolates, as well as a hand-picked selection of supplements, essential oils, books and meditation C.D.s. For more information contact Giuliana at 917-379-6306 or giuliana@thejuicynaam.us.

Starting this Thurday May 14, Turtle Crossing will reopen their doors for the season serving dinner dinner Thursday through Monday with lunch on weekends.

Turtle Crossing Is Back For 2009
Turtle Crossing will reopen for the 2009 season on Thursday, May 14. They will kick-off the season serving dinner Thursday through Monday with lunch on weekends. Hours are Monday and Thursday 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday 12 noon to 11 p.m. and Sunday 12 noon. to 9 p.m. Happy hour on Fridays will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. offering two for one draft beers. The popular Mama Lee & Friends will begin their Friday sessions on Friday, May 22. For further information contact Turtle Crossing at 631-324-7166 or visit www.turtlecrossing.com

Sunset Fridays Mark The Opening Of Wolffer Estates Wine Stand
The opening of the Wölffer Wine Stand will be celebrated with grand opening weekends on May 15 and May 22 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., marking the first "Sunset Fridays," wine and cheese tastings with live jazz, a season long series open to all. Among the season's first offerings the Wölffer Wine Stand will be fully stocked with their ever-popular Wölffer Rose 2008, a cult-quality pink wine made from Estate Grown, sustainable fruit. Wines are sold by the glass. No reservations, no cover charge. Contact Wolffer Estate Vineyards at 631-537-5106.

Rowdy Hall Book Club
Rowdy Hall has announced the schedule for the new book club, Rowdy Readers, that meets every Tuesday at 12:15 p.m. at Rowdy Hall. The readers club will be in conjunction with Bookhampton, offering each week's selection for a 15 percent discount. The focus will be on turn of the century American writers and their short stories, keeping with the spirit of the original Rowdy Hall, which housed turn of the century writers. The group will feature an hour discussion on the author and the writing. Lunch will be available for purchase during the readers group. The schedule is as follows: May 19 - Richard Wright; May 26 - John Cheever; June 9 - Flannery O'Connor; June 16 - Grace Paley; June 23 - Kurt Vonnegut. For more information call Rowdy Hall at 631-324-8555.

Give Back - Charity Saloon Quiz Night At Townline BBQ
Townline BBQ, host of the now popular saloon quiz night on Monday nights, will dedicate their Monday, May 11 quiz night to charity. Each participant pays a $10 participation fee, which will be donated to the chosen charity of the winning team of the night. Teams of five people may be formed in advance or will be formed at the event with single players. The topics will vary, with general trivia always a topic and other categories such as pop culture, food trivia, music art, geography, famous people and/or a picture round. Prizes will also be awarded throughout the evening. The saloon quiz starts at 7 p.m. Come and test your knowledge! For more information call Townline BBQ at 631-537-2271

Philippe To Open In East Hampton Tomorrow
Philippe Chow is proud to announce the opening of Philippe in East Hampton this Thursday, May 14. After many years of consideration, Philippe will finally open at 44 Three Mile Harbor Road, which formerly housed the The Kobe Club. In addition to the East Hampton location, catering from Philippe will be available throughout the East End. The East Hampton location will be the brand's fourth outpost of Philippe, and will follow the same unique formula that has made it successful in New York City, Mexico City and Miami Beach. The space will feature indoor and outdoor dining options, as well as several areas for lounging, including an outside Tiki bar. Philippe East Hampton will offer its classic dishes and cocktails, including the Nine Seasons Spicy Prawns, Peking Duck, and Chicken Satay, as well as the Philipptini and Shangai Philippe. The full menu will also be available for take-out and all off-site catering. Philippe East Hampton will donate a percentage of sales from Memorial Day to Labor Day to the American Cancer Society. Philippe East Hampton will be open Sunday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m., with food service extended until 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights, and bar service extended until 4 a.m. The restaurant will also be available for private parties.

Bay Burger Jams Continue
Bay Burger Restaurant in Sag Harbor will continue "The Jam Session" - a creative playground for musicians. Come practice your craft before a live audience. This is an all inclusive event. People of all ages are invited to attend as a listener or participant, for intermediate to professional, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Every week offers different styles, including Hip Hop/Jazz Night, R&B Night, Latin/Jazz Night and Funk/Groove Night. There is no cover. For more information go to drummersaint@hotmail.com or call 631-463-2040.