Dan's Papers - October 3, 2008

Harbor Bistro in East Hampton extends their extensive "Before the Sunset" prix fixe menu. The special is now available all night long Sunday through Thursday and from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The prix fixe is also available all night, every night at the bar. Menu items include: lobster bisque; mixed green house salad; duck confit and mushroom crepe; rigatoni bolognese with pancetta, porcini and shaved parmesan; roasted free range half chicken with chorizo-arborio paella and truffle grape tomato pistou; pistachio crusted tilapia with crisp risotto cake and Tahitian vanilla lobster butter; molten chocolate tower; banana bread pudding; and warm peach and almond cake. Harbor Bistro is open from 5 to 10 p.m. on Sunday through Thursday and until 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. For reservations or further information on the restaurant, call Harbor Bistro at (631) 324-7300.

OSO, the new steakhouse at the Southampton Inn is now offering a three-course prix fixe special from 5:30 - 7 p.m. every night. The menu includes chef's market soup or fresh local greens salad, a beef, chicken/fish or pasta entrée and dessert for $25 per person. They also are offering two for one prime rib eye steak night every Wednesday, featuring rib eye steaks and accompanied by local produce and Thursday night is ladies night with two for one on selected entrees. For more information or reservations call OSO at (631) 283-1166.

Chef de cuisine Stacie Sim of Matto Restaurant in East Hampton will be giving a cooking demonstration on Saturday, October 4 from 12-2 p.m. at Loaves & Fishes in Bridgehampton. Sim will be demonstrating one of her many authentic Italian dishes. There is no charge for this demonstration. For more information call Loaves & Fishes at (631) 537-6066.

Jedediah's at Jedediah Hawkins Inn in Jamesport now offers a three-course prix fixe dinner for autumn. This special will be served Wednesday through Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m. Cost is $30 per person plus tax and gratuity. The restaurant is closed on Mondays and will be closed on Tuesdays beginning October 14. Sample menu is as follows: Satur Farm's mixed lettuces, organic flowers, 12-hour tomatoes, white balsamic, extra virgin olive oil and sea salt; handmade ricotta gnocchi with olives, capers, tomatoes, basil, extra virgin oil, chilis and reggiano; penne with shrimp, American prosciutto, tomatoes, garlic and fresh herbs; pan seared Atlantic salmon, local Riesling sauce, basmati rice, almonds, parsley and baby carrots; warm apple crisp with granola topping and caramel; and chocolate mousse with creme anglaise, chocolate shard and whipped cream. For further information or reservations call Jedediah's at Jedediah Hawkins Inn at (631) 722-2900.

Rowdy Hall in East Hampton will be celebrating Oktoberfest now through Friday, October 17 starting at 5 p.m. They will be featuring traditional Oktoberfest dishes with an Oktoberfest beer for $22. Beer choices are Spaten Oktoberfest draft or Brooklyn Oktoberfest bottle. They will also be featuring during this time a special traditional Black Forest Cake. Entrees are available without beer and beers are available without entrees. The Oktoberfest dishes will change weekly and are as follows: week of October 3 wiener schnitzel with herbed spatzle and gold beet and the week of October 10 sauerbraten with braised red cabbage and turnip puree. For further information call Rowdy Hall at (631) 324-8555.

VINe Wine + Café in Greenport continues to serve lunch and dinner throughout the fall, starting at 12 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. The tapas-style menu offers sustainable and local fare complemented by extensive wine offerings. Sample menu items are as follows: wild mushroom toast with goat cheese; white bean hummus; shrimp cocktail; crab cake with mango jalapeno salsa; baked macaroni and cheese with crispy mushrooms and truffle oil; cioppino seafood stew with tomatoes and herbs; tuna with olives and anchovy aioli; and marinated steak with balsamic onions and blue cheese. For more information or reservations call VINe Wine Bar + Café at (631) 477-6238.