News for Foodies 07.23.15

Where to Call Winston’s

Winston’s Bar and Grill, which took over the old Nichols space this year, has been a hit with diners but less so with the telephone company, which until recently listed it under the old non-working Nichols number. The new number of the Jamaican-themed restaurant is 267-5400. Why an Amagansett exchange when Winston’s is on the Montauk Highway west of East Hampton Village? That’s a question for another day.

Garden Grilling

At Bridge Gardens in Bridgehampton next Thursday, Peter Berley, a chef, will give a demonstration on grilling midsummer garden-fresh vegetables and fruits, using items harvested on site. A tasting will follow. The event, from 5 to 7 p.m., will cost $25, $20 for Bridge Gardens members. Reservations are required, as space is limited, and can be made through the Peconic Land Trust, which has offices in Southampton.

Food and Meteors

Townline BBQ in Sagaponack will have a “meteor-shower party” on Tuesday from 9 to 11 p.m., when two astronomers from the Montauk Observatory will be on hand to offer a guided tour of the night sky, including the Delta Aquarids meteor shower. Telescopes will be used. The restaurant will offer specials on beer and tap cocktails, from $4 to $7, during the event, and serve complementary popcorn and peanuts.

Cooking Classes Upcoming

Karen Lee, a Manhattan-based chef, cookbook author, and caterer, has begun her annual series of summertime cooking classes at a private residence in Amagansett.

Classes in Chinese cuisine take place on Sunday nights, and “Cook for Taste, Eat for Health” classes, centered on a menu featuring local, organic, and seasonal fare, are held on Wednesdays. The class size is limited to 12 people, who dine on the fruits of their labors. The classes take place from 6 to 10 p.m. and cost $115. Ms. Lee’s website, karenleecooking.com, includes menu details and registration information.

Navy Beach

During its “American Summer Riviera” promotion this weekend, featuring Chandon Champagne, Navy Beach restaurant in Montauk will offer menu specials paired with a drink — either Champagne or a “summer spritz.” The selections include Peruvian ceviche or tuna nikkei, for $30; lobster roll, for $40, and a lobster and clam bake for two, with two glasses of Champagne, for $70. The weekend at Navy Beach will also include music by a D.J. and a live reggae band, and a launch service that can pick up boaters who anchor out in Fort Pond Bay. Besides taking reservations for dining, Navy Beach is taking reservations, at a $500 minimum for four-hour slots, for the use of daybeds on the beach.