Issue #49, March 16, 2007

Side Dish

By Aji Jones

Annona Restaurant in Westhampton Beach, will host a Sunday brunch on March 18 from noon to 3 p.m. The event will feature a fashion show by Melissa Cohen of Primp in East Moriches, accessories by Rita Coleman of Eastport, skin treatments by Darlene Heimmer of Body Technics in Hampton Bays, and massage therapy by Jamiee Wirtenson of the Fitness Studio in Eastport. Purchases and raffle prizes may be enjoyed along with a brunch menu created by co-chefs Daniel Ross-Leutwyler and Brian Leth. Tickets are $30 and may be purchased through Colleen Rubio at (631) 965-3835. For restaurant information contact Annona Restaurant at (631) 288-7766.

The Southampton Inn is offering a special weekend getaway package. Enjoy a charming overnight guest room any mid-week night at the special price of $199 for two. This package also includes a cozy dinner at the Southampton Publick House, just a few blocks away. The meal comes with a designer beer from their world famous microbrewery (maximum value of $50). During the day, guests may enjoy a shopping spree at the Tanger Outlet Centers with a booklet of discount coupons that are included with the package. More information is available online at www.southamptoninn.com. For reservations, please contact the Southampton Inn at (631) 283-6500/(800) 832-6500.

Named “Chef of the Year” by the Maitres Cuisiniers de France, Chef Guy Reuge of Mirabelle Restaurant in St. James has created a special prix fixe menu to commemorate this prestigious honor. Available every Saturday from 5:30 to 7 p.m., this three-course prix fixe, which includes a glass of wine, is $48 per person, plus tax and gratuity. For reservations or for further information, please call Mirabelle Restaurant at (631) 584-5999.

Pierre’s Restaurant in Bridgehampton, has reduced their prix fixe from $25 to $22. They open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. serving breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Menu items include roasted free-range chicken with ratatouille and potato purée, Chilean sea bass with Parmesan crust served with a Chardonnay mustard sauce and potato purée, and fettuccini with homemade pesto sauce. Call Pierre’s for reservations at (631) 537-5110.

Shagwong Restaurant in Montauk will offer a Tuesday steak nights for $15.95; Wednesday pasta nights for $12.95 and Thursday enjoy two for one dinners for $29.95. For reservations call (631) 668-3050.

Pacific East in Amagansett, is now open Friday through Sunday at 5:30 p.m. The three course $21.95 prix fixe is offered all night Friday and Sunday and until 7 p.m. on Saturday. Super Sushi is on Sundays, offering 50% off all sushi. For further information or reservations please call (631) 267-7770.

Cooperage Inn in Baiting Hollow, introduces a new Family Style premium banquet dinner menu. The cost of the menu is $35 per person, plus tax and gratuity, and includes choice of salad, appetizers, side dishes, pasta, entrées, dessert and coffee or tea. Liquor options vary for an additional $10 to $17 per person. For further information on the restaurant, please visit www.cooperageinn.com or call (631) 727-8994.

Southampton Publick House kicks off St. Patrick’s Day festivities on Friday, March 16 at 4 p.m. and Saturday, March 17 at 11:30 a.m. To celebrate the holiday, a special Irish menu will be offered in addition to a Irish beer special featuring $3 pints of McSully’s Day Stout & Sullivan’s Irish Ale. Students of the Mulvihill-Lynch School of Irish Dance will perform at 8 p.m. on Saturday night. For reservations or more information on the restaurant, call Southampton Publick House at (631) 283-2800 or visit www.publick.com.

The Fifth Annual “Hamptons Restaurant Week,” is the last week of March from Sunday, March 25 through Sunday, April 1. All participating restaurants will offer a three-course prix fixe for $21.95 all night, except Saturday when it will only be offered from 6 to 7 p.m. Each restaurant offers their own unique menu selections and some restaurants will offer a special discounted bottle of Long Island wine. Hamptons Restaurant Week now also boasts specials at wineries, for lodging and more. To view a current list of participating restaurants and businesses, visit www.hamptonsrestaurantweek.com or call (631) 727-2870.