| Issue #27, September 29, 2006 |
Side Dish By Aji Jones
UnLooking for an Oktoberfest? Then head to The Southampton Publick House which is hosting their annual celebration on Friday, September 29th with traditional German specials available all night. The party will kick off with the ceremonial tapping of the first Oktoberfest Lager keg. Guests will enjoy a selection of German style beers like their Munich Style Southampton Golden Lager, Oktoberfest Lager, and Bavarian Wheat Beer at Happy Hour prices all night. In the dining room, a Harvest Dinner Prix Fixe will be available for $24.95. The Harvest Dinner Special is paired with a 12 oz. glass of Southampton Oktoberfest Lager, the Publick House version of a classic Munich style lager. For a reservation or more info call (631) 283-2800.
A benefit for the restoration of The Moran Studio House and Garden will be held on Saturday, September 30th, starting at 5 p.m. with tours and cocktails at The Moran Studio House and Garden. Turtle Crossing will provide a Texas barbeque buffet dinner. The cost for this event is $100 per person and reservations can be made by contacting Monica at The Maidstone Arms (631) 324-5006.
Desmond’s Restaurant and Lounge located within The Inn and Spa at East Wind offers a special Halloween menu along with a ticket to Darkside Haunted House for $21.95 per person. This special will run from October 1st through the 31st starting after 5 p.m. each Sunday through Thursday. Tickets to the nearby Darkside Haunted House are normally $16 each.
Some of the menu items include a “Ghost” beef sandwich which is sliced roast beef on garlic bread with melted mozzarella cheese, a roasted vegetable “mummy” wrap with seasonal vegetables and chick pea spread rolled in a soft flour tortilla, the “boo burger” which is fresh ground sirloin with or without cheese, and “goblin” fingers which are crispy breaded chicken fingers with French fries. For more info call (631) 846-2335.
Tea fanatics have to go to Southampton for The Plaza Café’s new tea service. The diner chooses from a selection of loose exotic teas, which are then prepared in a unique glass teapot. The tea is immersed in water, which is then heated by a tea light. Some of the tea selections are black tea (India) Darjeeling, earl grey Darjeeling royal, jasmine Phoenix pearls and white peony. For more details call (631) 283-9323.
If lobster is calling, then head to Savanna’s in Southampton; they offer $19 lobsters on Wednesday nights. They also offer a three-course prix fixe on Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday until 7:30 p.m. for $29 per person. For a reservation or more details call (631) 283-0202.
Check out what is going in East Hampton eateries. Nick and Toni’s has brought back their “Film and Food” special. On select Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday nights diners can enjoy a two-course prix fixe and a movie ticket for $25 per person. Here is the schedule for the upcoming “Film and Food” specials: Wednesday, September 27; Thursday, September 28; Wednesday, October 4; Thursday, October 5; Wednesday, October 11; Thursday, October 12; and Sunday, October 15. To find out more call (631) 324-3550.
For a fall prix fixe, head to Della Femina for a three-course menu, created by Chef Mike Rozzi. This prix fixe will be served Sundays and Thursdays from 6 p.m. until closing and is $30 per person plus tax and tip. Some of the menu items are East Hampton sweet corn chowder, crispy rock shrimp salad, Maine day boat halibut with heirloom tomato and lima bean cruda, Raised Right natural chicken with ginger jus, and for dessert flourless Valrhona chocolate soufflé and Bridgehampton peach crisp. For reservations or more details call (631) 329-6666.
The Laundry is now offering a fall prix fixe menu for $29 per person plus tax and tip. The three-course prix fixe is offered Sunday through Thursday all night. There will be choices at every course featuring some of their favorites. Their regular dinner menu is served from 5:30 to 11 p.m. seven nights a week. Call (631) 324-3199 for more details.
Sing the blues away by belting out some tunes at Almondito, now offering karaoke on Saturday nights starting at 10:30 p.m. They are open Wednesday through Monday for dinner starting at 6 p.m. and closed on Tuesday. For more info call (631) 329-6700.
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