News For Foodies: 03.17.16
Chimene Visser Macnaughton, the proprietor of Wainscott Main Wine and Spirits and a sommelier, will discuss “Decoding the Restaurant Wine List: Does ‘Date Wine’ Cost $100?” at the next of the shop’s ongoing Wine Wednesday events. The session, at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, will cost $10 and include a wine tasting. Those who would like to sign up may do so by calling the shop or by sending an email to [email protected].
Spring Market Dinner
Slow Food East End’s spring market dinner will be served at Almond in Bridgehampton next Thursday night at 6:30, and reservations are being taken until Sunday. The meal will celebrate the area’s native and traditional foods. It will begin with a cocktail reception. Four courses will be served family-style. The cost is $100, or $85 for Slow Food members. The price includes a beverage at cocktail hour, wine tastings, and tax and gratuity. Reservations can be made at slowfoodeastend.org.
Seasonal Reopening
Il Capuccino Italian restaurant in Sag Harbor reopens tomorrow night for dinner after a seasonal break. The restaurant will have a new bar menu and a fresh lineup of specials.
Easter Is Coming
Those making Easter plans might want to consider a trip to East Hampton Town’s easternmost hamlet, where a sunrise service is normally held at the Montauk Lighthouse on Easter Sunday.
Starting at 11 on Easter morning, the Montauk Yacht Club will offer a buffet holiday meal that will stretch until 4 p.m. The buffet will include a chef’s table with pan-seared Montauk tilefish, stuffed chicken breast, salads, vegetables, and assorted antipasti, stations with custom-prepared eggs and omelets and leg of lamb, a seafood bar, and handcrafted pasta with a choice of sauces. For dessert there will be a chocolate fondue fountain and a Viennese dessert table. The cost is $74.95 per adult, or $24.95 per child age 8 and up. Those under that age may eat for free.
Momi Ramen Reservations
Momi Ramen in East Hampton has a new online reservation system at momihamptons.com, where tables may be reserved up to two weeks in advance. The number of reservations will be limited, so walk-in diners can still be accommodated. Bar seating at the ramen eatery is also reserved for walk-in guests.
Cavaniola’s in ’Gansett
Cavaniola’s Gourmet cheese shop, which sells cheeses, sandwiches, soups, and other prepared foods in Sag Harbor, will be opening in Amagansett in early May. The shop is setting up in a space at Amagansett Square.