Side Dish

By Aji Jones

Annona in Westhampton Beach, named after the Roman goddess of the harvest, hosts a Tuscan wine dinner on Thursday, December 14. The night will feature a five-course dinner (two wines paired with each course) for $125 per person. Annona takes its culinary inspiration from regions of Italy while focusing on local produce from the abundant farms on the North Fork of Long Island. Choose from a predominantly Italian wine list featuring local and boutique producers. For more information, call Annona at (631) 288-7766.

Fresno in East Hampton will host a wine dinner in conjunction with Domaine Wines of Pantigo Place in East Hampton, Sunday, December 17 at 6 p.m. Viognier and Syrah wines will be paired with cuisine prepared by Fresno chef Gretchen Menser. The price is $75 per person plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are recommended and should be made directly through the restaurant. For further information, call Fresno at (631) 324-8700.

Alison in Bridgehampton serves a four-course Christmas Eve menu prepared by Executive Chef Robert Gurvich. Reservations are being taken for between 6-11 p.m. at $56 per person. For further information, call Alison at (631) 537-7100.

East Wind Caterers will serve brunch with Santa on Sunday, December 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kids can tell Santa their Christmas wishes while listening to holiday favorites sung by The East Wind Christmas carolers. The cost is $26.95 for adults and $13.95 for children, and children under three years-old are no cost. For further information, contact East Wind at (631) 929-3500.

Tierra Mar in Westhampton Beach is hosting a Christmas Eve brunch on December 31st from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The brunch will cost $25.00 per person, plus 20% gratuity and this includes an appetizer buffet and choice of one entrée. For more information or reservations, call Tierra Mar at (631) 288-2700.

Chef Matthew Guiffrida of The Patio in Westhampton Beach offers a cooking class the third Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m; this month’s class will take place on Wednesday, December 20. This class will focus on the seven fishes served in the traditional Italian Christmas Eve dinner. The dishes will include: stuffed calamari, shellfish casserole, and pumpkin pie shortcake along with additional surprise items! The class costs $30 per person and includes holiday spice punch as well as the regular open wine bar. Space is limited to 50 guests, so please call to make a reservation. For reservations or further information, call The Patio at (631) 288-4878.

The Laundry Restaurant in East Hampton is serving a Christmas Eve dinner on Sunday, December 24 from 5:30-11 p.m. Dinners can choose from the a la carte menu that will also feature special menu items. Menu items include jumbo lump crab cakes with avocado salsa and chipotle vinaigrette; Prince Edward Island mussels with garlic, white wine and parsley; grilled organic Scottish salmon with roasted artichokes, leeks, potato puree and tapenade vinaigrette; hand rolled gnocchi with shellfish ragout, chanterelle mushrooms and snap peas. For more information, call the Laundry at (631) 324-3199.

The Plaza Café in Southampton is serving a Christmas Eve dinner on Sunday December 24 starting at 5:30 p.m. The three-course dinner menu will start off with an amuse bouche, then diners can choose from a generous selection of choices at each course. The cost of the dinner is $65 per person plus tax and gratuity. Some of the menu items include pumpkin-lobster bisque with lobster nuggets; seared sea scallops with cauliflower puree and clementine piccata; pan roasted organic salmon with celery root puree, spinach and pinot noir reduction; sliced filet mignon, or grilled shrimp. For more info, call The Plaza Caféé at (631) 283-9323.

Nick & Toni’s in East Hampton will offer holiday specials on Christmas Eve, Sunday, December 24. Dinner begins at 6 p.m with a la carte specials including, warm mixed seafood salad with local littleneck clams, mussels, calamari, octopus, lobster, shrimp and bay scallops (representing the seven fishes typically served on Christmas Eve in Italy), white truffle risotto, lobster al arrabiata (“angry style lobster”), spicy lobster dish and panettone bread pudding. For further information, call Nick & Toni’s at (631) 324-3550.