Dan's Papers - May 23, 2008

To celebrate Memorial Day Weekend, Legends Restaurant in New Suffolk will host live oldies music featuring Prentiss McNeill with Fred Miner & Sahara in the pub beginning at 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 24. McNeill, a former lead singer of The Drifters, will dance all night long while singing old favorites. The pub menu will be available and includes: grilled marinated pork chops; shepherd's pie; skillet shrimp; stone baked pizza with thin crust and plain cheese; and classic burgers. For reservations or further information about the restaurant, call Legends Restaurant at (631) 734-5123.

Corey Creek Vineyards in Southold hosts a wine and cheese pairing, the last Saturday of each month. On Saturday, May 31 they will be pairing their award winning wines with an assortment of artisanal cheeses. The cost is $15 per person and complimentary for wine club members. Reservations are required; please RSVP for the pairing by Tuesday, May 27. For more information contact Corey Creek Vineyards at (631) 765-4168.

The Jamesport Manor Inn in Jamesport is now having a three-course lunch prixe fixe. The prix fixe is served daily Monday through Saturday for $20 per person. Menu items may include: seared spicy calamari with baby arugula, roasted red peppers, shaved fennel and citrus vinaigrette; pork loin Milanese with arugula, roast tomato, pepperoncini, balsamic syrup and lemon-truffle vinaigrette; bacon blt with roasted tomatoes, baby arugula and basil mayo; and penne pasta with aged cheddar, parmigiano-reggian, ham and creme fraiche. For more information call The Jamesport Manor Inn at (631) 722-0500.

Surf Shack in Amagansett starts the holiday weekend early with "Locals Night" on Thursday, May 22. Come enjoy complimentary food at the bar and drink specials. Nancy Atlas will also be performing from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. On Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25 the live music begins at 8 p.m. The performers will be Hot Lava on Saturday and Booga Sugar on Sunday. There is no cover for the performances. The Surf Shack will serve lunch and dinner daily with the bar open until closing. For further information call The Surf Shack at (631) 267-6980.

Oakland's Restaurant and Marina in Hampton Bays offers a Sunday brunch from 12-3 p.m. They also have a special "Lobster Bash" on Monday and Tuesday evenings. Oakland's is open seven days a week serving lunch and dinner beginning at 12 p.m. For more information call Oakland's at (631) 728-6900.

The Patio at 54 Main in Westhampton Beach offers a three-course chef's tasting menu for $25 per person Sunday through Thursday from 4-9 p.m. They also have live entertainment Thursday, Friday and Saturday. For more information call The Patio at 54 Main at (631) 288-0100.

Giordano's in Sag Harbor is offering a $22 three-course prix fixe Wednesday through Saturday. The menu includes: house salad; gorgonzola salad; mussels marinara; baked clams; chicken parmigiana; eggplant parmigiana; grilled salmon; chicken vincenzo; marinated hanger steak; brownie sundae; cheesecake; and a cannoli. Giordano's is now open Wednesday through Saturday from 4-10 p.m. For more information call Giordano's at (631) 725-4444.

The Westhampton Steak House in Westhampton Beach offers a nightly prix fixe for $21.95. The prix fixe features: filet mignon; NY shell; and beef and reef and duck. The menu is offered until 7 p.m. On Thursday they have surf and turf night, including a $17 lobster dinner, a $21.95 prime rib dinner or combine them for $36. They also have live music every Friday and Saturday in the dining room. For more information call The Westhampton Steakhouse at (631) 288-7161.

Harbor Bistro in East Hampton introduces a new wine list showcasing small batch wine producers from around the globe as well as local East End wines. Wines by the bottle range from $26 to $150 and wines by the glass vary from $8 to $18. In honor of the new wine selection, the restaurant will also host their first wine dinner of the season, on Wednesday, June 11. For more information call Harbor Bistro at (631) 324-7300.