News You Can Eat

Week Of October 19

Mutli-cultural food offered at Blue Sky.

Blue Sky Mediterranean Lounge
Blue Sky Mediterranean Lounge (63 Main Street, Sag Harbor, 631-725-1810) adds some excitement to Thursday entertainment in Sag Harbor with Belly Dancing Shows. The show will take place every other Thursday, starting October 22, with performances at 10 p.m., 10:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. There will be a $7 charge on those nights. 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. Blue Sky is also introducing a pre-theatre dinner special seven nights a week from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The two-course menu will change nightly.

Matto Celebrates Halloween With Free Orange Bellinis
Matto (104 North Main Street, East Hampton, 631-329-0200) will celebrate Halloween on Saturday, October 31 with free orange bellnis and a spooktacular $29 prix fixe all night long. Matto is now open Thursday through Sunday. Dinner begins at 5 p.m. and lunch is served Saturday and Sunday beginning at 12 noon.

Almond Offers Special 2 For 1
Almond Restaurant (1970 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton, 631-537-8885) is now offering a special 2 for 1 shrimp scampi every Tuesday night for $30. Shrimp Scampi is the plat du jour every Tuesday - other days they are as follows: Sunday, Linguine con Vongole; Monday, Bouillabaisse; Thursday, Roasted Whole Fish; Friday, Rack of Lamb; Saturday, Cote de Veau. Almond is now open Thursday through Tuesday, and closed on Wednesday.

Halloween Party at Harbor Bistor announced.

Harbor Bistro
Harbor Bistro (313 Three Mile Harbor Road, East Hampton, 631-324-7300,
www.harborbistro.net), will re-open just for their "Horror on the Harbor 2" Halloween costume party on Friday, October 30 at 7:30 p.m. The Halloween bash will feature a 50/50 cash raffle benefiting Springs Food Pantry in East Hampton, open bar, food, 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. Harbor Bistro on Three Mile Harbor, is a family-owned waterfront venue, 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. The restaurant takes pride in utilizing local purveyors and will substitute nothing for quality. For tickets or further information on the restaurant, call Harbor Bistro or visit the event website www.horrorontheharbor.net.

The Beacon Warms Up November
The Beacon (8 West Water Street, Sag Harbor, 631-725-7088 or www.beaconsagharbor.com) is open for dinner in November taking reservations for each Thursday (except Thanksgiving Day), Friday and Saturday between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. beginning Thursday, November 5. Chef Sam McCleland's menu will be posted weekly on www. beaconsagharbor.com and be sent to the restaurant's Facebook fans. The Beacon is also available for private and holiday parties. As the sun sets over Sag Harbor, The Beacon has a spectacular view. Watching the boats glide by from tables on The Beacon's second story deck sets the stage for a perfect sunset experience.

Bedell Cellars & Corey Creek Vineyards Present Live Music
Bedell Cellars (36225 Main Road, Cutchogue) and Corey Creek Vineyards (Main Road, Route 25, Southold) will present live music on Friday, October 23, Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25. The performers will be Ev Corwin (6 p.m. to 9 p.m.) whose style revolves around the acoustic guitar; Chris and Eddie (1 p.m. to 5 p.m.); and East End Trio (1 p.m. to 5 p.m.), who can be described as jazz. There is no charge for the performances, but there are separate wine tasting fees ranging from $5 to $15. For more information call Bedell Cellars at 631-734-7537 or Corey
Creek Vineyards at 631-765- 4168 or go to www.bedellcellars.com.

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.