Side Dish

By Aji Jones

Ahhh September, a glorious time of year here on the East End.

Don’t miss out on the Clam Bar on Napeague stretch. They are open seven days a week until October 31st and weekends through November, weather permitting. Warm up with their famous clam chowder or chili, or try the fried clams. For more information call (631) 267-6348. Also on Napeague stretch, 27 Lobster and Surf Shack has switched to its fall hours which are Friday 5-11 p.m., Saturday noon-11 p.m. and Sunday noon-10 p.m. For more information call (631) 267-6980.

In Bridgehampton check out Loaves and Fishes Cookshop ongoing Saturday cooking demonstrations. On September 23rd Chef Joseph Hsu of the Southampton Inn will be doing a demo. The demos take place every Saturday from 12 to 2 p.m. and feature some of the East End’s top chefs. They are also expanding, for the up island crowd, to a Garden City location. To celebrate the grand opening on Saturday, September 30th, Chef Steven De Bruyn of the Garden City Hotel will be doing a cooking demo from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information on what chefs will be doing for the upcoming cooking demos call (631) 537-6066 or (516) 877-1010 or go to www.landfcookshop.com.

Almondito Restaurant in Bridgehampton will be celebrating the “Day of the Dead” at the James Beard House in New York City on Thursday, November 2nd, starting at 7 p.m. The event will start with a reception at 7 p.m. during which time cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served in the greenhouse. Dinner will start at 8 p.m. and includes five courses, matching wines with each course and dessert. The cost of the event is $90 for members and $120 for non-members. For tickets or more information call (212) 627-2308.

The Coast Grill overlooking Wooley Pond, on Noyac Road in Southampton, is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday for dinner at 5 p.m. They also offer a 2 for 1 entrée special on Friday and Saturday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and all night on Sunday. For more information or a reservation call (631) 283-2277.

For a great deal, head to Turtle Crossing, in East Hampton, for their three-course prix fixe for $20 per person Thursday thru Monday nights starting Friday, September 15th. Choice will vary but here are some samples. For appetizers: homemade brisket or white bean chili, or mixed greens salad; entrees: chili crusted stuffed chicken breast with herb goat cheese and smoked tomatoes over white bean and roasted corn relish; smoked salmon and green apple quesadilla with a scallion and horse radish cream, and many different dessert choices. For a reservation or more info call (631) 324-7166.

In Westhampton Beach, Annona is offering a Monday night pasta prix fixe dinner for $22 per person and on Sunday enjoy a three-course family-style dinner for $28 per person. Mangia! They are open year-round seven days a week for dinner from 5 to 11 p.m. and for lunch Thursday to Saturday from 12 to 2:30 p.m. For more details call (631) 288-7766.

In Amagansett, Gordon’s offers a $27 prix fixe Sunday through Thursday and a $32 prix fixe on Friday. They are closed on Mondays and reservations are required. For more info or a reservation call (631) 267-3010.

In Southampton don’t miss Le Chef who offers an early bird special for $21.95 per person plus tax and tip. The three-course meal is offered Sunday thru Friday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. sharp and they are open for lunch and dinner seven days a week. For more info go to www.lechefbistro.com or call them at (631) 283-8581.

The Seafood Barge, in Southold, has new fall hours for lunch and dinner. They are open Monday thru Friday from 12 to 2:30 p.m. for lunch and re-open for dinner from 5 to 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Fridays. On Saturday they open from 12 to 10 p.m. and from 12 to 9 p.m. on Sunday. For more details call (631) 765-3010.

Don’t forget The Cooperage Inn, in Baiting Hollow, will have their 7th annual fall festival Saturdays and Sundays starting Saturday, September 16th thru Sunday, October 22nd from noon until 6 p.m., with fire roasted corn, bratwurst, pulled pork sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, festive beers, wines, liquors, and fun food and treats for the kiddies. For more info call (631) 727-8994 or go to www.cooperageinn.com.