Dan's Papers - July 25, 2008

Magic's Pub in Westhampton Beach is now serving a late night bar menu at the bar until 4 a.m. Come in and enjoy one of their famous burgers, or just grab some chicken wings or mozzarella sticks. Magic's has also added two new seafood specials. The specials include: sautéed soft shell crabs and a crab and lobster salad platter. Magic's is now open seven days a week from 11 a.m. - 12 a.m. serving lunch and dinner. Outdoor dining is also now available weather permitting. The bar is open until 4 a.m. For further information call Magic's Pub at (631) 288-6105.

The Surf Shack in Amagansett is now serving $12.95 sliders all day and night seven days a week. Sliders come two per serving and are served with a side of French fries and homemade coleslaw. Come with the whole family and enjoy the slider combo platter for $49.95. Platter comes with two of each of the sliders and served family style. The menu prepared by Executive Chef includes: chipotle bbq chicken with sharp cheddar and coleslaw; classic burger with American cheese, lettuce and tomato; roast pork slider slow cooked, southern style, with onion marmalade and arugula; and East End lobster salad with Montauk lobster salad. For further information call The Surf Shack at (631) 267-6980.

Stonewalls Restaurant in Riverhead now offers a three-course lunch prix fixe Monday through Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The cost is $18 per person plus tax and gratuity. Sample menu items include: oven roasted beets, goat cheese, celery remoulade and apple; prince Edward island mussels, mariner style; Atlantic monkfish sauté with tomato-basil, and bed of chives fettuccini; medallions of pork, shaved garlic and sage potato, and vegetable de jour; and carrot cake with walnuts and raisins. The special will also be offered in the off-season Wednesday through Saturday. For more information call Stonewalls at (631) 506-0777.

Turtle Crossing in East Hampton has added a new lobster roll to their menu. The Turtle Crossing southwestern lobster roll is served in a traditional bun with red leaf lettuce and topped with tomatoes and served with coleslaw for $24. Turtle Crossing is now open seven days a week, Mon. - Thurs., 5 - 10 p.m.; Fri. from 5 - 11 p.m.; Sat. 12 - 11 p.m.; and Sun. 12 - 10 p.m. For more information call Turtle Crossing at 631-324-7166.

Executive Chef Jared Potter of the Montauk Yacht Club in Montauk has announced that artist Ted Asnis of the Romany Kramoris Gallery in Sag Harbor will be the honored guest at the "Americana" Artist Wine Dinner on Thursday, July 31. The dinner will include five courses paired with exceptional wines from Bedell Cellars & Corey Creek Vineyards. The dinner will be served in the yacht club's renovated Lighthouse Grill & Patio Restaurant, beginning at 6:30 p.m. with an alfresco reception presenting Ted Asnis and his art held waterside on the Lighthouse Patio. The Americana Wine Dinner begins at 7:30 p.m. The cost of the dinner is $80 per person and reservations are required. Menu items include: crisp apple fritters dusted with cinnamon sugar; seared jumbo lump crab cake with smoked salmon mousse; Boston Bibb lettuce with fresh tomato, grilled corn, caramelized balsamic onions and Virginia ham vinaigrette; surf and turf with grilled filet mignon and stone crab claws with bing cherry just, twice baked pillar of Cabot cheddar potatoes and summer vegetable medley. For more information or reservations call the Montauk Yacht Club at (631) 668-3100.

Should you buy that new car? Should you go back to school? Is your significant other the one? Should you go for the steak or the sea scallops? Find out the answers to all your questions and get a glimpse into your future at Legends Restaurant in Riverhead. Every Monday during the summer, psychic card and palm readings from medium Joan Bernhardt will be available for $20 by the dining room fireplace from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. For reservations or further information about the restaurant, call Legends Restaurant at (631) 734-5123.

Artful Dodger is Westhampton Beach is now offering a late night bar menu. Come in and enjoy some live music, drink specials and some tasty food at the bar until 4 a.m. Bar menu items include: miniburgers; mozzarella sticks; chicken fingers; and jalapeño poppers. Artful Dodger is open seven days a week: Monday - Friday starting at 3 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday starting at 12 p.m. They also have karaoke every Thursday night starting at 8 p.m. hosted by Electric Divas Entertainment. For more information call Artful Dodger at (631) 288-2885.