DansHamptons.com - Dan's Papers - March 14, 2008

Fresno in East Hampton adds to the brightness of spring's start by extending its popular $28 Cannonball Prix Fixe, usually served until 6:30 p.m on Friday through the evening and through April. The favorite $28 Cannonball Prix Fixe - three-courses including appetizer, entrée and dessert - is available in the dining room Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and now all night on Friday. On Saturday, it's available until 6:30 p.m. Every night, it's available at the bar all night long. For further information call (631) 324-8700.

Corey Creek Vineyards in Southold will be hosting a St. Patrick's weekend special on Saturday, March 15 and Sunday, March 16. They will be featuring green mint jelly and crackers, along with a tasty green pesto spread served on flatbread. The jelly and pesto tastings are free, and the wine tasting admission is $5 per person and includes Corey Creek and Bedell Cellars. For more information contact Corey Creek Vineyards at (631) 765-4168.

The Patio at 54 Main in Westhampton Beach offers a special three-course chef's tasting prix fixe dinner for $25. The menu changes weekly and is available for dinner Sunday through Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. except for Wednesdays when the restaurant is closed. Tax and gratuity are not included. A sample menu includes: Mediterranean chicken scaloppini with kalamata olives, sun-dried tomato and feta; shrimp scampi over penne; hanger steak with sautéed onions and mushrooms; or salmon with soy ginger sauce. Also stop by on Friday and Saturdays for live music performances. For reservations, call (631) 288-0100.

Almoncello Restaurant in East Hampton, a relaxed Bologna trattoria, will be having karaoke every Saturday night starting at 10:30 p.m. Before karaoke enjoy menu items such as: spaghettini with Neapolitan veal meatballs, preserved tomatoes, and Parmesan Reggiano; grilled sea scallops with Romanesco cauliflower, orange-fennel jus, Proscuitto, and capers; olive oil poached monkfish with shellfish cioppino, roast garlic breadsticks; and rabbit ravioli with delicata squash and mushroom ragu, sage, and white truffle oil. Open Wednesday-Monday for dinner starting at 6 p.m. For reservations or further information call (631) 329-6700.

FOOD & CO in East Hampton offers weekend menus to savor at home. All orders must be placed by noon on Wednesday for Friday through Sunday pick-up. The cost of a four-course meal is $65 per person with a six-person minimum. Menu selections include: goat cheese tartlets with fig and balsamic; spicy tuna tartar in cucumber boats; butternut squash and apple soup; Cedar planked salmon; Moroccan chicken; grilled filet of beef; shrimp curry; apple crisp; and chocolate bread pudding. For public inquiries please call (631) 329-1000.

Townline BBQ in Sagaponack in association with Setanta Sports is proud to bring you LIVE Rugby on Saturday, March 15. The games will begin at 9 a.m., 11 p.m. and 1 p.m. For all games that start before 11:30 a.m. there will be a special Irish breakfast available for $10 per person. The full menu will be available from 11:30 a.m. There will be a $20 entry fee per person, per game. Other menu options include pork or beef ribs available by the rack, half a rack or per rib; pork chops; rib tip sandwich served on a Martin's potato bun; Texas and California chili; potato salad and baked beans. For more information call (631) 537-2271.

Red/bar in Southampton will be open for dinner Wednesday to Sunday beginning at 6 p.m. Executive Chef Erik Nodeland's menu items include: herb roasted Montauk blackfish with sweet corn, zucchini and oven dried tomatoes; rare seared yellow fin tuna with edamame, homshemeji mushrooms and mustard-miso sauce; roast Long Island duck with wild rice, toasted almonds and blackberry sauce; grilled boneless loin of lamb with turnip gratin, grilled scallions, and red wine reduction; grilled black angus rib eye steak with creamed spinach and crispy onions. For further information, call (631) 283-0704.