News for Foodies: 09.25.14
A prix fixe for fall at Almond in Bridgehampton is offered Tuesdays through Thursdays, and on Sundays, between 5:30 and 7 p.m. Three courses, with different choices nightly for each course, are offered for $29. Among the entrees are whole roasted dorado, marinated Sagaponack beefsteaks, and roast chicken. An appetizer and dessert are included as well.
Manly Mondays
“Manly Mondays” at Fresh Hamptons bring specials at the bar, with sports on the TV. A dinner special featuring a grass-fed beef burger or a grilled veggie burger includes a draft beer or glass of house wine and costs $14 plus tax and gratuity.
Personalized Prix Fixe
The Living Room restaurant at c/o the Maidstone inn in East Hampton will allow diners who order a $42 prix fixe to choose either three courses, or two (appetizer and entree or entree and dessert) with a glass of wine included. The special is available Sundays through Thursdays.
Winemakers’ Dinners
Noah’s restaurant in Greenport has invited local winemakers to discuss their vintages and choose wines to pair with a five-course tasting menu, at a series of dinners this fall. The first, on Sunday at 6 p.m., will feature Kelly Koch of Macari Vineyards and Winery. The dinner will include a first course of red crab and rock shrimp cake, followed by seared local sea scallops, roasted eggplant soup, pepper-crusted lamb loin, and a dessert of wine-poached pears with Mecox Bay Dairy cheeses and local honey. The cost is $95 per person plus tax and gratuity.
Oktoberfest Continues
This week at Rowdy Hall in East Hampton, the Oktoberfest German special served today through Sunday will be kassler ripchen with pretzel spaetzle and apple mustard, along with apple strudel. Beginning on Sunday, and through next Thursday, sauerbraten with braised red cabbage and root vegetable puree will be served. The dinners are $24.
Sake at Sen
Sen restaurant in Sag Harbor will celebrate the start of the sake brewing season in Japan with an “all about sake” seminar on Wednesday at 7 p.m., when there will be a discussion about how the national drink of Japan is made and which types are best, as well as sake to taste. Also that night, diners will receive a complimentary sake sample.
On Oct. 7, Sen will have a sushi-making session. During the 90-minute class, participants will learn how to roll and cut sushi rolls, and more. The cost, $30 per person, includes four rolls and edamame, along with a glass of sake.
Space may be reserved by calling the restaurant or sending e-mail to info@ senrestaurant.com.