Food

Sommelier for hire for private customized wine tastings, end-of-summer party at Roberta's in Montauk, new I.P.A. from Springs Brewery, a fresh take on an old cocktail from North Fork Table

With good pizzas, pastas, and salads, the new spruced-up Astro's is a delightful family-friendly addition to Amagansett's restaurant row.

As all good foodies (and school kids on field trips) know, apple-picking time is upon us. Nina Dohanos speaks to a farmer for tips on choosing, storing, and cooking East End apples — the best apples on God's green earth.

Lobster bake for a cause from Bostwick's Catering, ratatouille from Eric Ripert, a bounty of heirloom tomatoes at Marilee's Farm Stand, new chef at Claude's in Southampton, live music at Springs Tavern.

A celebrity chef and an opera singer have joined forces to open the Cookery, an East Hampton market that offers everything from baked goods and salads and turkey burgers to hand-painted tableware.

Eataly delivers to the East End, "Stirring the Pot" visits Sagaponack Distillery, Springs Brewery launches IPA brewed with honey, Canoe Place Inn offers new dining option.

Kidd Squid Brewing Company opens in Sag Harbor with a variety of locally made brews plus New York State wines and spirits, groceries, and prepared foods.

Three East Enders have launched Vintage Rose Hamptons, a tap truck that brings homemade cocktails and local wines and beers to events large and small.

Japanese offerings at Rita Cantina, seafood boil plus rum at North Fork Table, Mediterranean fare at Capri hotel in Southampton, Taco Tuesdays at the Wolffer Wine Stand.

Mostrador Marram in Montauk combines terrific food and friendly and professional service with a laid back beachy vibe.

Kristofer Kalas, the owner of Hello Oma, a farm stand and coffee shop on Race Lane in East Hampton, was wearing board shorts and walking barefoot across the street last week, with a sleeve of ice over one shoulder. It's hard to imagine a greater contrast from where he was just a month ago, in a war zone in Ukraine.

Goldberg's expands, a bistro adds art to its menu, Tate's celebrates a cookie holiday, and Guild Hall's food-focused series opens at Roberta's on Montauk.