News for Foodies 01.28.16

Heartwarming Valentine’s

For those whose Valentine’s Day forecast calls for a dinner out, the 1770 House in East Hampton will present a four-course tasting menu option for the holiday, featuring a dozen “amorous and warming” dishes, according to Michael Rozzi, the 1770 House chef. The winter dishes to be served will follow Mr. Rozzi’s philosophy of building “like a crescendo,” beginning with “small bites and lighter flavors” and growing into “big full flavors and multilayer dishes.”

First-course bites will include oysters on the half shell, smoked salmon and caviar crostini, and beet tartare; they will be followed by items such as Maine lobster bisque and cumin and honey-braised pork belly with black truffle risotto. Among the entree selections will be rack of lamb, day boat halibut, and duck breast with spiced sweet potatoes, bok choy, and dried cherry glaze. A selection of house-made desserts will top everything off, and the restaurant’s wine director will be on hand to recommend selections by the glass or bottle. The cost of the dinner will be $85 per person.

February Ladies Night

A once-monthly ladies night at the c/o the Maidstone inn on East Hampton’s Main Street will take place on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m., when all cocktails and wines by the glass will be offered at half price in the lounge. The February get-together will feature Tracy Anderson, a fitness entrepreneur, and Stefanie Sacks, a “culinary nutritionist” who is the author of “What the Fork Are You Eating?” There will be a raffle, with the book and a fitness class as prizes, and an opportunity to purchase the book as well as exercise DVDs by Ms. Anderson. Only cash will be accepted. 

Those interested in attending must R.S.V.P. by tomorrow to soulmanager@ themaidstone.com. The restaurant will also offer a gluten-free prix fixe dinner that night for $34.95.

Winter at La Fondita

New menu items and specials for the winter season are on the menu at La Fondita, the Mexican takeout shop in Amagansett. They include calabacita con elote, zucchini cooked with corn and tomato, topped with queso fresco, roasted and seasoned butternut squash, a Friday special of chicken or beef fajitas, and a Saturday night special of pork ribs cooked in tomato salsa served with rice, refried beans, and handmade tortillas.