Dan's Papers - May 8, 2009

The Grille at Fisherman's Rest, in Cutchogue, hosts a Mother's Day brunch on May 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Entrées, ranging from $10.95 to $14.95, will be served with fresh orange juice or a mimosa, and include: homemade waffles, fresh berry medley and Chantilly créme; eggs Benedict over potato pancakes; and spinach and feta frittata. A kids' menu is available, featuring Chef Calvin's chocolate and banana silver dollar pancakes. For reservations, call 631-765-4374.

Townline BBQ, in Sagaponack, home of the popular saloon quiz Mondays, will dedicate the May 11 event to charity. Each participant pays a $10 fee, which will go to the chosen charity of the winning team. Starting at 7 p.m., teams of five will compete in categories such as trivia, pop culture, geography and music/art. Single players may also join and will be paired with other players. Prizes will be awarded throughout the evening. For details, call 631-537-2271.

Jamesport Manor Inn, in Jamesport, joins the Long Island Wine Council's Run for the Rosés Festival benefiting the American Cancer Society with a special "Roséé in May" prix fixe for $50. The daily dinner features three courses paired with Roséé from a local vineyard. The menu includes: seared spicy calamari and chile lime vinaigrette; mustard and hazelnut crusted salmon; and goat cheesecake and elderberry sauce. On Friday, May 22, the restaurant presents a five-course Pindar wine dinner. For information, call 631-722-0500.

Nick & Toni's brings Venice to East Hampton with a new $38 four-course menu offered Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday all-night, and Saturday until 7 p.m. through Sunday, May 17. Items include: whipped salt cod and soft polenta; poached fennel salad; fresh pappardelle and saffron mussels; and sliced rosemary scented tuna and baby spinach. For reservations, call 631-324-3550.

Harbor Bistro, in East Hampton, introduces a three-course dinner prix fixe for $19 throughout May. Offerings include plentiful portions with choice of soup or salad, choice of pasta, fish or meat entrée and one dessert. The menu will be available all night Thursday, Friday and Sunday, 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday and all night at the bar Thursday through Sunday. Call 631-324-7300 for information.

Montauk Yacht Club Resort & Marina introduces the Gulf Coast Kitchen Supper Club. The southern coastal family-style tasting menu is offered Sunday through Thursday until May 31 from 5 to 9 p.m. for $24.95 per person. The dinner includes: sweet potato biscuits with honey butter, Gulf Coast family-style appetizers such as garlic mojo marinated chicken wings, choice of entrée, and an indulgent dessert by Pastry Chef Briana Holt. Also, Dennis Raffelock's jazz duo now performs live every Sunday at Gulf Coast Kitchen from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The Supper Club and wine specials will be offered. For details call 631-668-3100.

Matto, in East Hampton, now offers a $24.95 three-course prix fixe all-night Sunday through Thursday and 5 to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Items include: crab meat, shrimp and avocado salad; Italian classic margherita pizza; rigatoni pasta in a traditional bolognese sauce made with veal; homemade fresh tagliatelle with cherry tomato, zucchini and zucchini flower pesto; grilled skirt steak with cabernet sauvignon sauce; and homemade tiramisu with amaretti cookies. For more information call 631-329-0200.

Athens Grill, in Riverhead, also offers a three-course dinner with choice of appetizer, entrée and dessert, for $19.95 Monday through Thursday until 7 p.m. The restaurant also offers Chef's Creations on weekends, with items such as roasted mussels, chilled octopus salad, fresh Atlantic swordfish with a Mediterranean blend salsa, whole grilled Peconic Bay flounder and Aegean Seafood - a mix of sautéed lobster, shrimp, clams and scallops. Live jazz takes place every Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m. Call 631-727-1301 for details.

The season is officially upon us! The Clam Bar, in Amagansett, is back for lunch and dinner seven days a week from noon to dusk, weather permitting. Menu items include Cajun popcorn shrimp, lobster salad roll, grilled chicken breast sandwich and hot dogs. For information, call 631-267-6348.

Rowdy Hall, in East Hampton, has announced a new lunch deal - 12@12. All lunch entrées cost $12 Monday through Thursday from noon to 3 p.m. Items include: Rowdy Burger; fish and chips with Pollack fillet in Guinness Stout batter; chili with house-made cornbread; and smoked pork sandwich with BBQ sauce. For more details, call 631-324-8555.

The Living Room at c/o The Maidstone, in East Hampton, where sustainable food producers will be center stage, will open just before Memorial Day weekend. Executive Chef James Carpenter, a pioneer in the Slow Food movement on the East End, is joined by Sous Chef Bjorn Ericsson, as they reinterpret Swedish classics. Signature items include: Maidstone cured smoked salmon tarte flambé with créme fraiche and capers; and Catapano Farms goat cheese tart with homemade lingonberry sorbet. Call 631-324-5006 for information.