Dan's Papers - October 10, 2008

Sunset Café in Westhampton Beach will host a book signing on October 11 from 3- 5 p.m. Come and meet the fabulous Hattie and learn her secrets for reversing aging. She will be signing her new book Exquisite Aging. There will be books for sale and also specials in the Café. Sunset Café is a casual cafe featuring healthy, new American, delicious baked goods, organic breakfasts, salads, wraps, sandwiches, soups, chili and evening tapas plates. Also serves fine, organic grown coffees, cappuccinos and numerous coffee concoctions. Sunset Café offers free Wi-Fi Internet access. The Café is open 7 days a week, Sunday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m. to 12 a.m. Sunset features an organic liquor bar, with fine wines and distinctive martinis, with live music every weekend. For more information call Sunset Café at (631) 288-3010.

Almoncello in East Hampton a Northern Italian trattoria, is now offering Sunday family suppers every Sunday from 3 p.m. - 9 p.m. Come in with the family and enjoy a special menu of large plates and appetizers all served family style at family style prices. The regular a la carte menu will also be available. Menu items include: polenta with mushrooms, fonduta, crispy sage and beef sugo; zupa with Tuscan white beans, sweet sausage, and kale; salumi with house cured meats, house spun mozzarella, and Cerignola olives; cavatelli with shrimp sausage, rapini, and herbed bread crumbs; ravioli with osso bucco, saffron, gremolata, and bone marrow; and pappardelle with pork ragu and cavolonero. Almoncello also offers a $28 pasta prix fixe all night Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. The prix fixe includes choice of any appetizer, choice of any pasta and dessert. Almoncello is now open Thursday - Tuesday for dinner starting at 6 p.m. They are closed on Wednesday. For reservations or further information call Almoncello at (631) 329-6700.

Executive Chef Franco Russo has returned to Matto in East Hampton. After traveling through Italy, Russo has returned to the kitchen full of new culinary ideas and offering creative new dishes at Matto. A fall three-course prix fixe is now offered Thursday - Tuesday from 5 p.m. to close and Friday and Saturday order by 6:30 p.m. The cost of the prix fixe is $26 per person. Menu items include: roasted beets, arugula, gorgonzola, and lemon vinaigrette; warm spinach with sautéed shrimp, purple onion and roasted peppers; baked penne three cheese, parmigiano, ricotta, and mozzarella; aged grilled hanger steak with roasted pepper, escarole, and roasted mashed potatoes; Atlantic salmon with roasted corn, and mint zucchini escapece; and pan seared chicken scaloppini, cremini mushrooms, and port wine reduction. Matto is now open Thursday through Tuesday starting at 5 p.m., closed Wednesday. Takeout is also available. For more information call Matto at (631) 329-0200.

The Beacon in Sag Harbor is open for dinner Thursday through Sunday from 6 p.m. until Sunday, October 12 when it will be closed until May. For more information call The Beacon at (631) 725-7088.

Fresno in East Hampton continues to serve dinner throughout the fall starting at 5:30 p.m. five nights a week, Wednesday - Sunday, closing Monday and Tuesday. Fresno will still offer its 30/30 prix fixe but now every Wednesday from October 8. The $30 three-course meal includes selections from the regular menu with every bottle of wine at 30% off. The regular $28 prix fixe is also offered Thursday and Sunday; all night Friday and Saturday till 6:30 p.m.; and always at the bar. It includes three courses from the entire regular menu including every appetizer, entrée and dessert. For further information call Fresno at (631) 324-8700.

The Third Annual Long Island Restaurant Week will launch Sunday, November 2 through Sunday, November 9. During this eight-day promotion, participating restaurants in Nassau and Suffolk counties will offer a three-course prix fixe dinner for $24.95 all night, except Saturday when it will be offered only until 7 p.m. Each restaurant will offer its own unique menu. Log onto longislandrestaurantweek.com for the complete list of restaurants and don't forget to make your reservations!

Ziggy's in Bridgehampton is now open seven days a week, serving lunch, dinner and a late night menu. They also are offering brunch Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. For more information call Ziggy's at (631) 537-0606.