| Issue #42, January 26, 2007 |
Side Dish
By Aji Jones
The Golden Pear Café has introduced Santa Fe Lasagna with fresh enchilada sauce for $11.95. Owner Keith Davis and Executive Chef Rob Tebinka developed this Southwestern entrée to include layers of lasagna pasta, corn tortillas, roasted chicken, black beans, fresh cilantro, green chilies, jack and cheddar cheeses. Also try the new Huntsman’s Meatloaf for $9.95. The combination of fresh ground beef, apple-wood smoked bacon, carrots, onions and capers is served in fresh brown gravy with a side of garlic-mashed potatoes. For more information on menu items, call The Golden Pear Café at (631) 287-4242.
East Wind in Wading River hosts a Valentine’s dinner dance on Saturday, February 10 from 7 to 11 p.m. A gourmet four-course dinner may be enjoyed with dancing to Tommy Tunes Entertainment in the romantic Grand Ballroom. The cost of the evening is $59.95 per person plus tax and gratuity. Call East Wind at (631) 929-3500 for information and reservations.
Take a detour off the fast lane and head to Southampton to take advantage of a new lodging promotion offered by the Southampton Inn. The Inn is offering a two-night stay in a luxuriously appointed guestroom, a wonderful breakfast served both mornings and hot toddies in front of the fireplace, daily at 5 p.m. The Winter Getaway is priced at $219.00, double occupancy (plus applicable taxes and gratuity). Call (631) 283-6500 or (800) 832-6500 for more information and reservations.
Oasis Waterfront Restaurant in Sag Harbor, offers a three-course prix fixe Thursday, Friday and Sunday until 7 p.m. Dinner will be served Thursday thru Sunday from 5:30 p.m. Call (631) 725-7110 for more information.
Annona Restaurant in Westhampton Beach, offers a three-course $26 prix fixe. Menu items include heirloom carrot soup, maccheroncini, duck confit and hummingbird cake. On Saturday, January 27 from 8 p.m. in its adjacent luxury car showroom, Manhattan Motor Cars, Annona will host a fundraiser for Robert Pedalino of Wading River. All proceeds from the cash bar will be donated to the Pedalino family with donations graciously accepted on the evening. Entertainment will be by the band Direct Hit. For more information please contact Annona at (631) 288-7766.
Sunday, February 11 at the Wölffer Estate Vineyard in Sagaponack, Jeanne Cuddy-Peretz, pastry chef at the Laundry Restaurant, will demonstrate the art of seductive desserts. Set the mood this Valentine’s Day with chocolate mousse with fresh raspberries, truffles rolled in cocoa and her famous, fudgy chocolate peanut butter brownies topped with ganache. Call (631) 537-5106 for more information.
Almond in Bridgehampton and Almondito in East Hampton will be closed for winter vacation from Monday, January 22 through Thursday, February 8. Both restaurants will re-open on Friday, February 9. For more information call Almond at (631) 537-8885 or Almondito at (631) 329-6700.
The Patio in Westhampton Beach is offering a prix fixe menu for $25 per person plus tax and gratuity and includes coffee and tea. The menu is available Thursday, Friday and Sunday from 5:30 p.m. to close. Menu items include Westhampton Beach scallop and shrimp stuffed tilapia, Asian chile and tamari seared escolar and Westhampton Beach mac and cheese. For reservations call The Patio at (631) 288-4878.
Rowdy Hall in East Hampton, is now offering discounted movie tickets with your meal. Patrons of Rowdy Hall are entitled to a UA Cinema movie ticket at a cost of $7.50 a ticket with their meal (valid during both lunch and dinner). Rowdy Hall is open daily for lunch from 12 to 3:30 p.m. and for dinner Sunday through Thursday 5-10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 5-11 p.m. For further information call Rowdy Hall at (631) 324-8555.
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