DansHamptons.com - Dan's Papers - February 22, 2008

The Patio at 54 Main in Westhampton Beach now offers their Grill Room menu Thursday through Tuesdays beginning at 3 p.m. The restaurant is now closed Wednesdays. A sample menu is as follows: tuna carpaccio with dried capers, lemon and fresh herb aioli; jumbo lump crab meat cocktail with classic cocktail sauce; Patio portobello stuffed with spinach and pancetta, topped with ricotta salata; cappellini inferno with shrimp, hot cherry peppers in a light marinara sauce; and grilled chicken sandwich with roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella and pesto mayo. For reservations or further information, call (631) 288-0100.

Matto in East Hampton is now offering a special family-style menu every Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday night. All dishes are designed for sharing, accommodating group dining. The regular menu is also available. The menu includes: mozzarella in carozza; baked clams; rigatoni with veal bolognese; orecchiette con salsiccia and rapini; fettuccini alfredo; veal cutlet capriciosa with arugula; chicken scarpariello; shrimp fra diavolo; calamari marinara; roasted potatoes; and cheesecake, tiramisu, cannoli; and chocolate mousse platter. For more information call (631) 329-0200.

Jamesport Manor Inn in Jamesport brings the South Fork to the North Fork on February 28, as it presents winemaker Roman Roth of Wölffer Estate and executive chef Eric Rickmers for its first Wölffer Estate wine dinner. The five-course pairing and tasting includes jumbo sea scallop and salt cured foie gras; roast guinea hen; lobster salad; white asparagus and morels; braised lamb; and chocolate and Macari merlot crema. For reservations call (631) 722-0500. For information about the winter prix fixe and buffet Sunday brunch visit jamesportmanor.com.

Corey Creek Vineyards in Southold will be hosting wine and cheese pairings, the last Saturday of each month, starting on February 23 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. They will be pairing their award winning wines with an assortment of artisanal cheeses. The cost is $15 per person and complimentary for wine club members. Reservations are required. For more information call (631) 765-4168.

The Plaza Cafe in Southampton will be closing for winter vacation on February 20 through March 12. They will reopen for dinner on March 13. For reservations or further information call The Plaza Café at (631) 283-9323.

Almond in Bridgehampton has reopened from vacation. While closed the place was spruced up with new bathrooms, a new bar and a fresh paint coat. Chef Jason Weiner has added some new menu items to the menu as well. The new menu items include: wild boar bolognese with hand cut noodles; crisp pork belly with lentils de puy, banguls vinegar and cranberry mustard; grilled salmon with root vegetable farro, crispy sweetbreads and huckleberry bordelaise; grilled wild shrimp with winter squash-pancetta risotto, winter truffles and frizzled leeks; sage braised pork chop with beat-shallot compote and potato leek ragout; and cassoulet with lamb chops, duck confit, fennel sausage and white beans. Almond is also offering their special three-course prix fixe for $21.95 every night from 6 to 7 p.m. and all night Mondays and their special plats du jour every night. Open Thursday through Tuesday, closed on Wednesday. For more information call (631) 537-8885.

Pastry Chef Molly Harding of Rowdy Hall in East Hampton has added some new items to the dessert menu. The new dessert items are as follows: warm sticky toffee gingerbread with whipped cream and candied ginger; caramel apple tapioca pudding with toasted almonds; and bananas foster with bananas, cinnamon-rum caramel and vanilla ice cream. Open for lunch seven days from noon to 3:30 p.m., for dinner Sunday through Thursday from 5 to 10 p.m. and Friday through Saturday from 5 to 11 p.m. For further information call (631) 324-8555.