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Week Of October 12

Abe's Market is an all-natural market that is available on line. Images courtesy of Google Images

Abe's Market - An All-Natural Market Available On Line
The growing population of consumers who care about what's in their products and how they are made, now has an online destination to find fantastic natural products and meet the people who create them, Abe's Market (www.abesmarket.com). The site enables customers to learn about the ingredients, the processes and the stories behind the products that are on the cusp of being household names, much like the traditional farmers market, but with all the modern conveniences of a 24 hour, easy-to-use website. "Consumers are looking to understand what's in their goods and to know who makes them, and want to know the story behind the product" says Richard Demb, co-founder of Abe's Market. Other features of the site include checkout from all sellers streamlined into one single checkout process, trackable shipping via UPS, product recommendations, and web seminars given by leaders in the natural products industries. "We see tremendous consumer demand online for natural products but no compelling online marketplace to satisfy this demand across multiple product categories," says Co-Founder Jon Polin. "With the launch of Abe's Market, we hope to satisfy that demand." Abe's Market is launching with four initial product categories - personal care, kids and baby, home, and food and beverage - and will expand into new categories shortly after launch.

The Four Seasons Restaurant will host Copland Gala.

Chef Fabio Trabocchi Debuts At Four Seasons With Copland House Gala
The new maestro of the kitchen at The Four Seasons restaurant, Chef Fabio Trabocchi, is about to make some beautiful music and food, with Copland House as it gears up for the fourth in its stunning, one-night-only culinary and musical collaborations featuring world-class chefs in New York. On Sunday evening, October 18 at 5 p.m., Copland House and The Four Seasons celebrate the vibrant city where the iconic composer Aaron Copland was born, with "New York at Night." Chef Trabocchi will dazzle patrons with a specially-created, four-course culinary feast inspired by the artistic magic of past and present master composers, including Leonard Bernstein, George Gershwin, Duke Ellington, John Musto, and Derek Bermel - all dazzlingly served by the acclaimed Music from Copland House ensemble and guests, including the soprano Amy Burton and vocalist Darius DeHaas. Copland House's previous galas were all sold-out and teamed America's leading composers with celebrated master chefs: Daniel Boulud and Richard Danielpour for Troubadours Feast at Daniel, Eric Ripert and Ned Rorem, William Bolcom, and others for Paris After Dark at Le Bernardin, and Lidia Bastianich and Aaron Jay Kernis for Optimism at the Table Historic Landmarek at Del Posto. Copland House is a unique creative center for American music. A National Historic Landmark and an Official Project of the White House Save America's Treasures program, Copland's restored, longtime lower Hudson Valley residence is the only composer's home in the U.S. devoted to nurturing and renewing America's rich musical heritage through a broad range of musical, educational, public, informational, and electronic-media activities. Copland House recently expanded and is taking over the Merestead estate - a 26 room mansion on 130 acres in Bedford, New York, to expand its activities with public programs and collaborative residencies. "New York at Night" is on Sunday, October 18 at 5 p.m. at The Four Seasons restaurant, 99 East 52 Street, New York City, and will include a wide-ranging silent auction, offering intimate house concerts, fine artwork and guided art tours, yachting excursions, jewelry, sporting and musical event tickets, golf outings, and much more. The Gala Chairs are O. Anthony Maddalena and Katherine Petitti Kornel and Ezriel Kornel. Gala Underwriters are Carol and Robert Morris and Teri and James Babcock. Tickets start at $500 ($375 tax-deductible), and sponsorships begin at $1,250 for two ($1,000 tax-deductible). For additional information, visit www.coplandhousegala.org or www.coplandhouse.org, call Copland House at 914-788-4659, or e-mail office@coplandhouse.org.

Fresno will host Channing Daughters wine dinner.

Fresno Hosts Channing Daughters Wine Dinner
Fresno (8 Fresno Place, East Hampton, 631-324 8700 or www.fresnorestaurant.com) will co-host a wine dinner with Channing Daughters Winery (www.channingdaughters.com) on Sunday, October 18 at 6 p.m. The price is $75 per person plus tax and gratuity for six courses and five wine pairings. Reserve ahead by calling 631-324-8700. Executive Chef Gretchen Menser takes advantage of the harvest season with bounty from Satur Farms, Balsam Farms, Milk Pail and Mecox Dairy. The food-friendly and local field blends showcase the abilities of Channing Daughters' winemaker Christopher Tracy. The wines are available at The Channing Daughters Winery in Bridgehampton and Domaine Franey Wines in East Hampton. Chef Gretchen Menser cooks with a European sensibility, keeping flavors exciting and clean and working with as local a product as possible. This philosophy aligns with Fresno's tradition to offer a spectrum of new American fare and local bounty emphasizing simple yet sophisticated preparation. Fresno is wine-friendly with a series of wine maker dinners and monthly wine tastings. David Loewenberg, widely regarded as one of the East End's top restaurateurs, has co-owned Fresno with business partner Michael Nolan since 2004.

Blue Sky to serve Mediterranean cuisine.

Blue Sky Mediterranean Lounge Introduces Fall Menus With The Same Hours
Blue Sky Mediterranean Lounge (63 Main Street, Sag Harbor, 631-725-1810) announces new menus for the fall season. The restaurant will continue to be open seven days for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. Blue Sky Mediterranean Lounge is the brainchild of Executive Chef and Managing Partner Giuseppe "Beppe" Desiderio and Owner Jerry Wawryk. The menu features reasonably priced Mediterranean cuisine paired with suggested wines from Spain, Portugal, France and Italy to complement menu selection. The light and airy restaurant features bright-whitewashed walls with blue accents and banquettes, sky lights, an indoor patio and rotating art exhibits. The restaurant has re-vamped their patio room and introduces their new "Fireplace Lounge" with frosted windows, large 54-inch screen TV, and a piano from Harrods in London. There will be weekly performances by a jazz duo, exotic belly dancers, Spanish guitars, and a DJ night. Wednesdays are DJ Night with DJ By Karolina from 9 p.m. to 12 midnight. Every other Thursday starting October 22, will feature the Belly Dancing Show with performances at 10 p.m., 10:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. There is a $7 door charge the night of the Belly Dancing Show.
Spanish guitars will take the stage on Friday from 9 p.m. to 12 midnight, and a jazz duo will perform on Saturdays from 9 p.m. to 12 midnight. The Fireplace Lounge will also host "Sunday & Monday Sports Arena" with an afternoon tapas menu and drink specials. For reservations or further information call Blue Sky Mediterranean Lounge at 631-725-1810.

Five Course Prix Fixe Every Saturday At Almond
Almond (1970 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton, 631-537-8885) has announced a new five course prix fixe every Saturday night from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for $35. The menu changes weekly. Almond is now open Thursday through Tuesday, closed on Wednesday. For more information call Almond at 631-537-8885.

Rowdy Hall to celebrate Halloween.

Rowdy Hall Celebrates Halloween With The 10th Annual Rowdyween
Rowdy Hall (10 Main Street in the Parrish Mews, East Hampton, 631-324-8555) will hold their 10th annual "Rowdyween" party on Saturday, October 31 starting at 8 p.m. A $30 admission fee entitles revelers to one complimentary drink, passed hors d'oeuvres, drink specials, $5 drafts and $5 well drinks, and live music preformed by Little Head Thinks. There will be $500 in prizes will be awarded for the best costumes. Come in costume or don't come at all! Tickets may be purchased in advance for $25. For further information call Rowdy Hall at 631-324-8555. Rowdy Hall is open seven days a week serving lunch from 12 noon to 3:30 p.m.; mid-day menu from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.; dinner Sunday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Muse Restaurant
Muse Restaurant (760 Montauk Highway, in the Citarella Shopping Commons, Water Mill, 631-726-2606) has a happening Fall in progress with a new fall menu and great values. Muse is offering a $24.95 three course pri fixe every night, all night, including Fridays and Saturdays - with no time restraints and no catch. The prix fixe items can be taken right off the Ala Carte Menu, plus the $25 Wine list. Additionally, for all of you who loved the Cooking Class Program, they will resume in October/November.

TownlineBBQ
Townline BBQ (3593 Townline Road, Sagaponack, NY, 631-537-2271 (BBQ1), www.townlinebbq.com) has announced new fall football specials. Available all day Sunday starting at 11:30 a.m. and Monday night during the game, the specials include 10 cent wings (minimum order 10), $5 pitchers of Coors draft and Bucket of four Pabst Blue Ribbon Long Necks $10. Daily happy hour will also continue Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m to 7 p.m. Townline BBQ is open Thursday through Monday beginning at 11:30 a.m.

Hampton Coffee Company
Fall Flavors are back in season now through Thanksgiving at Hampton Coffee Company! The espresso bars and cafés are featuring two Autumn Favorites that perfectly complement this time of the year. Enjoy their Pumpkin Pie Latte, a tasty treat made with Pumpkin Spice syrup, their signature hand-roasted espresso, and steamed milk, topped with whipped cream and sprinkled with cinnamon or special Autumn Sprinkles. Or, for something a little sweeter, try their Pumpkin White Mocha, a delicious Pumpkin Spice Latte combined with sweet and creamy White Chocolate Sauce and topped with whipped cream and cinnamon or special Sprinkles. If you're looking for something more traditional, Hampton Coffee Company is once again featuring its warm-from-the-oven Pumpkin Muffins, hot local Apple Cider from The Milk Pail with a cinnamon stick, and their hand-roasted Pumpkin Pie Coffee either brewed by the cup at the cafés or as beans to bring home. Enjoy free samples of the Pumpkin Pie Coffee weekdays from opening until lunchtime. And for those chilly autumn days, nothing warms one up better than a bowl of hot, homemade soup. Hampton Coffee Company offers at least three heart-warming selections each day from before lunchtime until closing. Many selections are low-fat and/or vegetarian. Hampton Coffee Company is located at 194 Mill Road in Westhampton Beach, on the Six Corners Roundabout, across from the Village Hall, and at 869 Montauk Highway in Water Mill, next to The Green Thumb Farmstand. Both cafés are open year-round from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. All Hampton Coffee Company locations feature estate-grown coffee hand-roasted by their own Roastmaster at their Water Mill Roastery and served by professional Barista. Besides freshly-roasted coffee and espresso, Hampton Coffee Company features muffins, croissants, their famous scones, cinnamon rolls, and cookies all freshly-baked each morning on the premises; a complete lunch menu featuring homemade soups, fresh salads, and made-to-order sandwiches and Panini; and, a variety of delicious desserts. For more information go to www.hamptoncoffeecompany.com.

Harbor Bistro "Horror On The Harbor" Halloween Costume Party
Harbor Bistro (313 Three Mile Harbor Road, East Hampton, 631-324-7300, www.harborbistro.net) presents "Horror on the Harbor 2" on Friday, October 30. The Halloween bash will feature a 50/50 cash raffle benefiting Springs Food Pantry in East Hampton, open bar, DJ and dancing, and a best costume competition. Cost of the tickets is $50 per person in advance and at the door. Halloween attire is encouraged. The Community Council of the Town of East Hampton is a non-profit organization that provides emergency financial assistance to families in East Hampton. For over 60 years, the Council has been helping neighbors, worthy individuals and families in crisis situations when they have no alternative. The Council is run entirely by volunteers and dependent on donations. Harbor Bistro is a family-owned waterfront venue, and provides the most spectacular sunset view in the Hamptons. Co-owner and executive chef Damien O'Donnell, a protégé of Roy Yamaguchi, focuses on new American cuisine with classic French backbone blended with hints of Asian and South American fare. For further information call Harbor Bistro.