Dan's Papers - September 5, 2008

The Beacon in Sag Harbor will be open beginning Wednesday, September 3, for dinner every Wednesday through Sunday at 6 p.m. During the month of September, lunch will be served every Saturday and Sunday from 11:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The restaurant will be closed for the season from Sunday, October 12. As the sun sets over Sag Harbor Cove on summer nights, The Beacon has a spectacular view. Watching the boats glide by from tables on The Beacon's second story deck sets the stage for a perfect sunset experience. For public information, call The Beacon at (631) 725-7088.

Lighthouse Grill at Montauk Yacht Club in Montauk invites diners for a taste of what's to come during November's Long Island Restaurant Week with a $24.95 three-course prix-fixe dinner. From September 1, the menu by Executive Chef Jared Potter is available all night each Sunday and from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. on Monday through Wednesday. Sample menu items include: award winning Montauk yacht chowder; artichoke stuffed filo roll with artichoke hearts, fresh local spinach, mushroom and parmesan filled filo dough over a bed of rainbow micro greens; skewers of grilled beef with cipollini onions, grape tomatoes and a spicy dipping sauce; house aged rib eye steak; broiled fluke with lobster nage, warmed baby greens and a crabmeat corn relish; strawberry shortcake with whipped cream and marinated strawberries. For more information or reservations call the Lighthouse Grill at Montauk Yacht Club at (631) 668- 3100.

Desmond's Restaurant and Lounge at East Wind in Wading River, in addition to its a la carte menu serves a $14.95 three-course prix fixe lunch for up to nine people in one reservation. Among the September menu choices are: soup du jour; garden salad with hot house cucumbers, grape tomatoes, endive and balsamic vinaigrette; seared sea bass with angel hair pasta salad and fresh basil; petite veal Milanese with arugula, fresh mozzarella, grape tomatoes and aged balsamic; mesquite fried chicken breast with fresh corn on the cob and string beans; and chefs selection of dessert of the day. For further menu information contact East Wind at (631) 846-2335.

Matto in East Hampton will be open Wednesday - Monday for dinner starting at 5 p.m. and will be closed on Tuesdays starting on September 1. For more information call Matto at (631) 329-0200.

The Modern Snack Bar in Aquebogue is open for lunch and dinner. Come down with the whole family and enjoy fresh soft shell crabs. They also offer roasted Long Island duck; fresh stuffed flounder; lobster salad; fried chicken; bay scallops; prime rib; and great burgers. They also serve local wine, beer and cocktails. For more information call the Modern Snack Bar at (631) 722- 3655.

The Cooperage Inn in Baiting Hollow is celebrating their 15th year. They will be offering an early dining special from Monday - Friday from 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. for $17.50. The special includes: choice of soup of the day or fresh garden salad, entrée and dessert. They also offer a prix fixe lunch menu Monday - Saturday from 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. The complete lunch is $19.95 per person plus tax and gratuity. The lunch includes choice of soup of the day or garden salad, and dessert and coffee. For more information call the Cooperage Inn at (631) 727- 8994.

Before the Bridge Restaurant in Hampton Bays will be open for dinner Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 4 p.m. starting September 4. They will be offering nightly a four-course prix fixe special for $25. They will also be serving lunch Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. and Brunch on Sunday from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. For more information call Before the Bridge Restaurant at (631) 728- 9111.

The Patio at 54 Main is open seven days a week year round starting at 3 p.m. They offer Chef's creations Thursday - Tuesday until 6:30 p.m., which includes 3 courses for $30. They also have Porterhouse Wednesdays for $100 per couple, which includes soup or salad, porterhouse entrée and dessert. For more information call The Patio at 54 Main at (631) 288- 0100.