Citarella
Citarella Restaurant (2 Pantigo Road, East Hampton, and 760 Montauk
Highway, Water Mill, and 2209 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton, 631-726-3636, www.citarella.com), is offering tempting and delicious gourmet gift baskets overflowing with sumptuous, mouth-watering treats that make the perfect present. Choose from an array or let Citarella help you create a custom basket. Gift baskets start at $69 and gift cards, sold in increments of $25, are also available. Gift baskets include International Cheese ($89/$139): A selection of cheeses from around the world with crackers, caramelized walnuts, grapes, and fig spread. (Perishable). Morning Delight ($79/$129): A sunrise sampler of cereals, baked goods, honeys, spreads, coffees and teas - a perfect way to start the day. (Perishable). Citarella's Gourmet ($79/$139): A savory assortment of antipasti and salumi with Citarella extra virgin olive oil and truffles for a sweet ending. (Non-Perishable). Citarella's Deluxe ($289): A collection of Citarella products needed to complete a meal with Citarella Gift Card and Zagat Book. (Perishable). Citarella's Finest ($329): An assortment of gourmet meats, cheeses, antipasti, fruits, crackers, vinegars, oils and sweets, all packed in a rustic wicker basket. (with caviar $479) (Perishable), and many other baskets. Stop in Citarella to review their large selection.

December Happenings At Southampton Publick House
The Southampton Publick House (www.publick.com) has announced upcoming events. In The Taproom: Sunday - NFL Ticket in the Taproom at 2 p.m.; Monday - Monday Night Football in the Taproom, $5 burgers, $4 pints, wing specials; Monday through Friday - Happy Hour from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Beer and Wine Specials. Wednesday - Ladies Niht - $3 Drafts, Wine and Champagne Specials, Party with DJ Raj at 9:30 p.m. Friday - All Night Happy Hour - Taproom Specials from 4 p.m. to 12 midnight, Local Legend DJ Dory, 10 p.m. Saturday - ESPN Gameplan - College Gridiron Action in the Taproom at 2 p.m. Saturday - Entertainment in the Taproom at 10 p.m. Saturday, December 5 - Ron Price Band, Saturday, December 12 - Project Vibe, Saturday, December 19 - DJ Brian Evans, Saturday, December 26 - DJ Dory. Customer Appreciation Party on Thursday, December 17 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., $3 drafts and drink specials, giveaways, music by DJ Dory, tasty treats and Christmas Ale. New Year's Eve at Southampton Publick House - three course price fixe dinner served from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., $40 per person (plus tax/gratuity). Reservations recommended. New Year's Eve in Taproom at 10 p.m., DJ Dory, Veuve Cliquot Split Special. New Year's Day Brunch served on January 1. In the Dining Room - Monday through Friday Lunch Specials, Tuesday - Two for one entrees from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, three course Prix Fixe for $16.95 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday - three course price fixe dinner, $21.95. Reservations strongly suggested. Saturday and Sunday - Brewer's Weekend Brunch, $15 per person, 12 noon until 3 p.m., includes a complimentary mimosa, bloody Mary or 12 ounce brew.

Rowdy Readers begins again at Rowdy Hall. Image courtesy of greenprophet.com

Rowdy Hall
Rowdy Hall (the Parrish Mews, East Hampton, 631-324-8555) has announced the return of their book club, Rowdy Readers for the 2009/2010 winter season. Rowdy Readers 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 book topic for this session will be European and American authors and 19th century writers such as Chekov, du Maupassant, Henry James, Balzac, Hawthorne, Melville, Eliot, Wharton, Joyce and more. The group will feature an hour discussion on the author and the writing. Lunch will be available for purchase during the readers group. Current hours are seven days a week serving lunch from 12 p.m. 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. The schedule for December is as follows:

 • December 8 - du Maupassant (1850 – 1893) "The Necklace"
 • December 15 – Henry James (1843 – 1916) "A Bundle of Letters"
 • December 22 – Chekov (TBA)
 • December 29 – Balzac (1799 – 1850) "At the Sign of the Cat" and "Racquet" (from "Scenes from Private Life")

Harbor Bistro
Chef Damien O'Donnell of Harbor Bistro (313 Three Mile Harbor Road, East Hampton, 631-324-7300, www.harborbistro.net), a catering veteran and protégé of Roy Yamaguchi, offers catering services throughout the holiday and winter season. Available for any off-premise event, O'Donnell and his staff may provide full-service sit-down or buffet dinners from six to 150 guests starting at $75 per person. Menu requests are accepted. For prices or further information, contact Damien O'Donnell at 631-324-7300 or damienodonnell1203@yahoo.com.

Rugosa Restaurant
Rugosa Restaurant (290 Montauk Highway, East Hampton, 631-604-1550, www.rugosarestaurant.com) is open Sunday through Thursday from 5:30 to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Rugosa is introducing a $30 plus tax three-course prix fixe dinner, and "Industry Night" is available every Monday. Industry employees will receive 15 percent off the entire check when they present their pay-stub.

Almond Restaurant
Almond, 1970 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton, 631-537-8885) is now offering a three-course prix fixe for $24.95 all night on Mondays and Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. The menu changes weekly. The restaurant has also announced a new bar special for Thursday nights - Burger & Beer at the Bar. The $16 special, only available at the bar, includes a hamburger or turkey burger deluxe, shrimp cocktail and a draft beer. The special is available all night long on Thursdays. Almond is now open Thursday through Tuesday, closed on Wednesday.