Dan's Papers - June 27, 2008

The Pridwin Beach Hotel & Cottages in Shelter Island opens its dining room and lounge to the public starting Sunday, June 29. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, with arguably the most beautiful water view from Shelter Island, overlooking Southold Bay, are served seven days through Labor Day. On Wednesday, when The Pridwin hosts its legendary, outdoor, all-you-can-eat cookout. Outdoor cookouts are held every Wednesday from July 9 to August 24. Special Saturday cookouts will be held on July 5 and July 12. Wednesday cookouts cost $31 for adults and $19 per child under 12-years-old with a supplement on Saturday. Reservations are required. For more information contact The Pridwin at (631) 749-0476 or (800) 273-2497.

Corey Creek Vineyards in Southold hosts a wine and cheese pairing, the last Saturday of each month. On Saturday, June 28 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 on, June 28 by Thursday, June 26. For more information contact Corey Creek Vineyards at (631) 765-4168.

Almoncello Restaurant in East Hampton, a Northern Italian trattoria, has added some new menu items to their menu. The new menu items include: salt cod brandade croquettes with saffron aioli; salad of chilled artichokes and shaved parmesan with grilled house cured tea; local scallop crudo with shaved fennel, pickled ramps, and Hawaiian sea salt; hand cut linguine con vongole with cockles, sliced garlic, white wine, and parsley; short rib ravioli with baby carrots, onion jus, fried lemon, and cavolonero; grilled dayboat scallops with figs, house cured duck prosciutto, and roasted baby fennel; shank of lamb brasato with shellbean ragu, pecorino, and basil veloute; and porterhouse fiorentino (for two) with gnocchetti gratin, sautéed spinach, and pink peppercorns. Almoncello is now open seven days a week serving dinner starting at 6 p.m. Almoncello also has Karaoke every Saturday night starting at 10:30 p.m. For reservations or further information call Almoncello at (631) 329-6700.

As one of the most celebrated fine food markets in the Hamptons, Citarella in East Hampton and Water Mill can help you plan that perfect outing with their line of gourmet pre-packaged boxed meals to go. Meals are packaged in secure plastic serving dishes with utensils and nestled with an ice gel pack to ensure maximum quality and freshness in a convenient and recyclable box. There is a minimum purchase of 10-boxed meals and orders must be placed two days in advance. Citarella in East Hampton is open Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Water Mill store is open Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. For further information, contact your nearest Citarella in East Hampton at (631) 324-9190 or Water Mill at (631) 726-3636.

The Clam Bar at Napeague in Amagansett is open for the season, that's a sure sign of summer! The classic seafood snack bar is open daily at noon for lunch and dinner until dark, weather permitting of course. The perfect location after a long day at the beach, hit The Clam Bar for some of the favorites: lobster salad roll, fried clams with French fries, fish'wich, little necks on the half shell; clam chowder (Manhattan or New England); and steamed mussels. For further information call The Clam Bar at (631) 267-6348.

Tierra Mar in Westhampton Beach will have a booth at the Westhampton Beach Farmers Market every Saturday until November 15, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The restaurant will sell foods prepared from local organic ingredients including; soups, salads and baked goods. Sample items include: seasonal local organic soups; local organic ketchup; local organic salsa; and baked goods including carrot ginger muffins, double fudge brownies, and banana bread. Tierra Mar is open seven days a week. For more information, or reservations call Tierra Mar at (631) 288-2700.