News for Foodies 06.09.16
Reservations are being taken for a wine dinner at Almond in Bridgehampton on June 23 that will pair five courses with different rosé wines from the Channing Daughters Winery, also in Bridgehampton. The menu will feature products from local farms. The cost is $85 plus tax and gratuity. Service will begin at 7 p.m.
Poetry of Cooking
John Ross, a professional chef, will discuss his cookbook, “The Poetry of Cooking,” at a program at the Rogers Memorial Library in Southampton at noon on Wednesday. The book features recipes from Mr. Ross’s column in The Suffolk Times and Riverhead News Review papers, along with poems. He will also have a sample of one of his dishes to share. Registration is with the library, by phone, or at myrml.org.
Farmers in Montauk
The Montauk farmers market has its 2016 debut on the Montauk green today from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sponsored by the Montauk Chamber of Commerce, the market helps to raise money for the hamlet’s food pantry; $7,388 was donated last year. Thirty-five vendors will participate this year. New companies include Clarkson Ave. Crumb Cakes, the Hampton Chocolate Factory, Lady J. Seafood, Pete’s Endless Summer, and the Glowing Tent.
Food Pantry Farm Gala
The Food Pantry Farm, which raises crops for local food banks on land in East Hampton, will be the beneficiary of a Farm to Fork gala at the Topping Rose House restaurant in Bridgehampton on July 9. Tickets, which are $350 for general admission and $225 for those aged 21 to 30, are on sale and can be reserved at foodpantryfarm.org.
Chef Jacobs to Redbar
Todd Jacobs is the new executive chef at Redbar Brasserie in Southampton. His Bridgehampton restaurant, Fresh, recently closed, but Mr. Jacobs will add his stamp to the Redbar menu, including vegan dishes and more, featuring local and natural ingredients.
Italian Cooking
Rose Dunphy, a former teacher and the author of five books, will discuss the cuisine of Italy, where she was born, at the Montauk Library on Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. and give a cooking demonstration.