Dan's Papers - June 20, 2008

Bedell Cellars and Corey Creek Vineyards wines will be featured at a wine dinner on Friday, June 27 at 7 p.m. at the Rams Head Inn on Shelter Island. The cost of the dinner is $75 for the public and $60 for wine club members. The dinner includes a cocktail hour with local treats and a sampling of Bedell wines, followed by five courses paired with Bedell Cellars and Corey Creek wines. Menu items include: Montauk littleneck clams with early summer greens, pickled ramps, and ponzu; Cutchogue asparagus with spring pea shoots, and Catapano goat cheese fritter; Gardiner's Bay fluke with Alvin Lane peas, sunchoke mash and chervil nage; Tweed's ribeye of bison with local arugula, and Long Island potato hash; and Ram Island tart with local berries, island honey, and lavender. For reservations call the Rams Head Inn at (631) 749-0811.

Wildthyme in Southampton will be having a special evening of coastally inspired Italian cuisine on Sunday, June 29 starting at 8 p.m. The cost of the dinner is $85 per person and each course will be paired with a wine. Menu items include: an assortment of Mediterranean hor d'ouvres; scallops carpaccio with scallions and lemon; polenta crusted soft shell crab with spicy grazzetto sauce; wild mushroom ravioli with thyme, truffle oil, and polenta; seared black bass with endive, marmaletta, and saffron vinaigrette; roasted beef tenderloin with breaded herb crust; intermezzo-ricotta sorbet with raspberry puree; and extra virgin oil cake and chocolate soup. For more information or reservations call Wildthyme at (631) 204-0007.

The Jamesport Manor Inn in Jamesport invites you to an Artists' Reception, at the Rosalie Dimon Gallery, located on the second Floor of the Jamesport Manor Inn on Sunday, June 22. In partnership with the East End Arts Council, the Jamesport Manor Inn, is exhibiting the artwork of Leo Revi and Roz Dimon through August 6. The reception will be held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy complimentary cheese and Long Island wine and meet the artists. Sunday Buffet Brunch will also be served from 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. For more information call the Jamesport Manor Inn at (631) 722-0500.

Matto's executive chef Franco Russo will be giving a cooking demonstration on June 21 from 12-2 p.m. at Loaves & Fishes in Bridgehampton. Russo will be demonstrating one of his many authentic Italian dishes. There is no charge for this demonstration. For more information call Loaves & Fishes at (631) 537-6066.

La Fondita in Amagansett is now selling their homemade salsas. The salsas can be purchased at La Fondita for $5 a bottle and come in four different flavors. The salsas are as follows: salsa verde #3 mild; salsa de pipian #5 hot; salsa de chipotle #7 very hot; and salsa de habenero #8 hot! hot! hot!. La Fondita is now open seven days a week. They will be open Sunday - Thursday from 11:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. For more information or to place an order call La Fondita at (631) 267-8800.

Fresno in East Hampton will host a wine dinner with Paumanok Vineyards on Sunday, June 22 at 6:30 p.m. The price is $75 per person plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are recommended. Menu items include: assorted tapas; Montauk fluke crudo with radish salad, chilies, and lime; Berkshire Farms pork terrine with pistachios, grain mustard, and cornichon; braised short ribs with peach-apple gremolata and sweet pea puree; Mecox Bay dairy cheese tasting; and famous Fresno "jelly" donuts with local honey and fruit puree. For further information call Fresno at (631) 324-8700.

Almond in Bridgehampton has added some new items to their menu. New menu items include: arugula, beets and Roquefort salad with candied walnuts; chilled asparagus salad with parmesan truffle; warm steamed artichoke vinaigrette with beurre monte; chicken liver pate with red onion marmalade; grilled flat bread with house cured duck prosciutto, goat cheese, arugula, and red wine reduction; roasted Montauk flounder with fingerling potatoes, piquillo pepper coulis, and parsley oil; shank of lamb ragout with baby vegetables and minted gnocchi; and stuffed breast of veal with hand cut noodles, baby carrots, and fava bean truffle oil. Almond is also offering their special three-course prix fixe for $21.95 every night from 6 - 7 p.m. and all night Mondays and their special plats du jour every night. Almond is now open seven days a week starting at 6 p.m. For more information call Almond at (631) 537-8885.