Dan's Papers - May 22, 2009

Harbor Bistro, in East Hampton, celebrates the start of summer on Thursday, May 21 through Memorial Day, May 25. The extensive "Before the Sunset" $29 prix fixe, with choice of two or three courses with wine and a $19 prix fixe with plentiful portions of the chef's daily selections, will be offered all-night Thursday and Monday, and from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Brunch specials and prix fixes will be offered noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday and Monday. "Before the Sunset" menu items include: Panko crisped black bean fish cakes, Asian-style slaw, hot pepper-sesame aioli; Hibachi grilled salmon with soba noodles, Daikon salad, shiitake-ginger vinaigrette; and profiteroles. Call 631-324-7300 for reservations.

For the holiday weekend, Turtle Crossing, in East Hampton, will serve dinner Thursday through Monday from 5 p.m. and lunch Saturday through Monday from noon. On Friday, Mama Lee & Friends will perform live from 6 to 8 p.m. and special 2-for-1 draft beers will be offered during happy hour. For details call 631-324-7166.

Montauk Yacht Club Resort & Marina kicks off Memorial Day weekend festivities on Friday, May 22 with its weekly Brooklyn Brewery BBQ Bash at the newly launched Gulf Coast Kitchen. Drink specials begin at 6 p.m. and features 2-for-1 Brooklyn beers. The traditional barbecue feast follows at 7 p.m. and includes ribs, chicken, and all the BBQ fixins. Acoustic guitarist Walter Finley will also perform live. Cost of the BBQ is $25 per person, not including drinks, tax and gratuity. Hurricane Alley presents live music every Saturday beginning May 23 from 1 to 5 p.m. The Chuck "E" Band will perform a combination of Reggae, country, '70s, '80s, '90s and today's hits. Half-price frozen drink specials will be offered during set breaks and include piña colodas, strawberry daiquiris, margaritas, and Bailey's banana colodas. For details call 631-668-3100.

Tierra Mar, in Westhampton Beach, celebrates Memorial Day with its popular lobster bake on Sunday, May 24, beginning at 6 p.m., served on the outdoor deck overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Mambo Loco will also perform live. The cost is $70 per person and the menu includes: calamari, conch, mussels and shrimp; Asian-style barbeque baby back ribs; steamed Montauk lobster with drawn butter; and grilled local fish with citrus vinaigrette. For reservations, call 631-288-2700.

The Grille at Fisherman's Rest, in Cutchogue, will open its outdoor patio starting Memorial Day weekend inviting guests to indulge in fresh seafood and meat under the spring sun. On Monday, May 25, The Grille will offer a full day special of half-price burgers and $8 pitchers of Coors Light beer. Call 631-765-3474 for information.

Rowdy Hall, in East Hampton, recently introduced new menu items. Starters include: grilled asparagus, chopped egg, petite basque cheese, lemon-infused extra virgin olive oil ($9); grilled Applewood smoked bacon, baby spinach and roasted spring onions ($9.50). Entrees include: spring lamb stew, asparagus, pearl onions, baby carrots, lemon orzo ($23); pork Milanese, breaded pork cutlet, bitter greens, red onion, tomato ($18). Desserts include: mini parfait offerings such as red velvet cake and lemon meringue ($3.50 or 4 for $12); and chocolate cream pie with chocolate cookie crust and chocolate custard ($7.50). For more information, call 631-324-8555.

Jamesport Manor Inn, in Jamesport, introduces Classic Cocktail Hour every Monday through Friday, from 5 to 6 p.m. The bar menu includes an andouille slider, duck streudel, Buffalo mozzarella with prosciutto di Parma, spicy seared calamari and Hogs Neck Bay oysters. Prices range from $8 to $14 and a 20% discount will be applied bar menu or a la carte dinner orders during Classic Cocktail Hour. For more information, call 631-722-0500.