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The Hamptons Farmer’s Market Report
Dining Out (continued from page 98)
Photo S. Dermont
adjacent to the stand. Clearly he could not have picked a better spot to cultivate. Last week, as I got out of my car on the North side of the stand, I found myself “eyeball to eyeball” with ripe wineberries. As I stood up, I saw ripe, wild blackberries and I smelled that I had just stepped in spearmint. Behind the berry canes I saw a thicket of wild roses. With real estate prices as high as they are, it’s easy to forget that our local lands are some of the richest farmland in the world. With so many wild crops already at hand, maybe Smith could skip the planting and start harvesting. Attendant Pierre Boisset at Serene Green Thankfully, Serene Green Farmstand is By Stacy Dermont one of two fine stands that Sag Harbor has to boast I’m not at all serene about Sag Harbor’s new farm about. The Tomato Lady is open and goin’ great guns stand, Serene Green Farmstand on the corner of on the South end of Main Street. All hail The Tomato Noyac and Stony Hill Roads. I am very excited. I’ve Lady, long may she reign! In addition to red and yelalready shopped there twice, once for Kirby cucumlow tomatoes, she carries stripy green tomatoes, bers and once for peaches. Right now their colorful cukes, zuchs, basil and whatever happens to be in selection of produce is spread out on picnic tables season on the day you visit her stand. If the “tomato outdoors; I can’t wait for them to open the old farm flag” just South of Cove Deli is wavin’, she’s open for stand building. It’s been about 20 years since somebusiness. one did this farm stand up right. Of course Sag Harbor also enjoys and supports its The building could open in time for Labor Day Farmers Market every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 weekend and the plan is to stay open through p.m. in front of the Sag Harbor Yacht Club on Bay November, “as long as the customers keep coming.” Street. Get there early for peaches, blueberries and They have been coming in droves, and soon, with the raspberries this week. addition of the indoor space and refrigeration, Serene Great news from the Southampton Farmers Green can offer more local products, adding to their Market, Southampton Chamber Director Kerry current selection of fruits, vegetables and flowers. Wilkey says “There have been no complaints to the Owner John Smith says they will operate from 9 chamber, the farmers market is not going anya.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week. Appropriately, where.” Of course it is going into Fall and next these are “farmer hours” (minus the 5 to 9 a.m. shift week…apple season really gets rollin’ on the South in the field). Smith plans to begin farming the lot Fork!
Best (New York Magazine, 2007), gourmands can enjoy a $29 three-course prix fixe dinner, Sun.-Thurs. 44 Three Mile Harbor Road, East Hampton, 631-907-0250. RACE LANE – An American restaurant with some continental asides. The modern building was designed by Norman Jaffe and the architect’s style is back. Guests can sit by the fire on couches with cocktails, such as the “Race Lane Shandy” ($9, Pilsner, St. Germain, club soda) or the “Torquay” ($14, gin, muddled cucumber and lemon served in a Prosecco float). Open year round at 31 Race Lane, East Hampton, 631-324-5022. MAHON’S SEAFOOD SHACK - Fresh local seafood cooked to order by French Chef Christian Du Pernay. Visit us on Facebook. Live Aucostic music every Friday & Saturday. 2095 Montauk Hwy. Amagansett, on the Napeague Stretch 631-604-5102. Open 7 days. SEN RESTAURANT - The Hamptons “go-to” place for sushi/Japanese cuisine. Extensive sake list and great late night scene. Take out/full service catering. 23 Main St., Sag Harbor, 631-725-1774. SQUIRETOWN RESTAURANT & BAR - A modern American bistro. Open seven days, lunch & dinner. Great bar scene and even better food. This week’s specials include sautéed softshell crabs with lemon buerre blanc, roasted corn and tomato salad. Happy Hour Mon.-Fri., 57 p.m. Catering available & Full Take-out Menu. 26 West Montauk Hwy, Hampton Bays, 631-723-2626. Squiretown.com. THAT LITTLE ITALIAN PLACE - Italian cuisine in the Heart of Greenport (across from Mitchell Park), enjoy views of the Harbor while enjoying authentically prepared meals, along with specialty drinks in the cool atmosphere! Serving lunch Fri.-Sun., Dinner Thurs.-Sun. Full menu available for take out, on- and off-premise catering. 110 Front St., Greenport, 631-477-6767. ZIGGY’S FOOD + DRINK – Surf shack, bar and grill. Open at 11 a.m. for lunch and dinner. Weekend brunch at 10 a.m. Nachos, kabobs, Fat Boy burgers, hummus, salads, seafood, and coconut shrimp. Two-for-one margaritas all the time. Live music. 964 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Tpk, Bridgehampton, 631-537-6060. Ziggybridgehampton.com.
$!".&$ Contact venues, as some require ticket purchase or may change their schedules. AMG-Amagansett; BRDG-Bridgehampton; EHEast Hampton; HB-Hampton Bays; MV-Manorville; MTT-Mattituck; MTK-Montauk; Q-Quogue; SGH-Sag Harbor; SH-Southampton; WM-Water Mill; WHWesthampton; WHB-West Hampton Beach FRIDAY, AUGUST 13 ANNONA –DJ, drink specials 11 p.m.-3. 112 Riverhead Rd., WHB, 288-7766. EH BOWL –Latin music by Mambo Loco 9 p.m.-12. 71 MTK Hwy., EH. 324-1950. PUBLICK HOUSE – Taproom specials 4 p.m.-12. DJ Dory 10 p.m. 40 Bowden Sq., SH, 283-2800. REGULARS – Friday Night Supper Club entertainment. 1271 North Sea Rd., SH, 287-2900. STEPHEN TALKHOUSE – Rhett Miller 7 p.m., $30/$45. The Original Wailers 9 p.m., $50. Little Head Thinks 10 p.m., $25. 161 Main St., AMG, 267-3117. TIDE RUNNERS – Live reggae music, DJ SoCo. 7 North Rd., HB, 728-7373. ZIGGY’S – Daily 2 for 1 margaritas. 964 Bridge/Sag Tpk., BRDG, 537-6060. SATURDAY, AUGUST 14 EH POINT MARINA & YACHT CLUB – Day & Night Party, pull up to marina & party in your own boat, or join the fun inside 12:30 p.m.-6. 295 Three Mile Harbor Rd., EH, 731-3099. NICK AND TONI’S – The Lonesharks 4-8 p.m. 148 S. Emerson Ave., MTK. PUBLICK HOUSE – DJ Brian Evans 9:30 p.m. 40 Bowden Sq., SH, 283-2800. REGULARS – Live music. 1271 North Sea Rd., SH, 287-2900. STEPHEN TALKHOUSE – Howard Fishman 7 p.m., $20/$35. Giving Tree 11 p.m., $25. 161 Main St., AMG, 2673117. STEVEN KLEIN’S HOME – 7 p.m.-11, cocktails, $300,
$500, $2,000. 1971 Scuttlehole Rd., BRDG, 924-3934. TIDE RUNNERS – Brian & Eddie 3 to 6 p.m., live music 6 to 9:30 p.m. 7 North Rd., HB, 728-7373. SUNDAY, AUGUST 15 OLD MILL INN – 7 p.m.-8, sunset cruise, prix fixe dinner at the Inn before or after sailing. 5775 West Mill Rd., MTT, 298-8080. PHAO THAI KITCHEN – Reggae music 5:30 p.m.-9, DJ Doogie reggae music 9 p.m. 29 Main St., SGH, 7250101. PIERRE’S – Jazz w/ Oyster Trio 7 p.m.-10. 2468 Main St., BRDG, 537-5110. STEPHEN TALKHOUSE – Buckwheat Zydeco 8 p.m., $40. Winston Irie 10 p.m., $10. 161 Main St., AMG, 2673117. TIDE RUNNERS – New Life Crisis 6 p.m., DJ Biggie. 7 North Rd., HB, 728-7373. MONDAY, AUGUST 16 THE PIZZA PLACE – Live acoustic jazz jams led by Dennis Raffelock, 7-9 p.m. 2123 Montauk Hwy, BRDG. 5377865. STEPHEN TALKHOUSE – In Circles w/High Bluff & Smarter Than Yourself 7 p.m., $10. Sunshine Brothers 10 p.m., $10 $10. 161 Main St., AMG, 267-3117. TIDE RUNNERS – Jimmy Mazz. 7 North Rd., HB, 7287373. TUESDAY, AUGUST 17 STEPHEN TALKHOUSE – “In the Round” hosted by Nancy Atlas 7 p.m., $TBA. Mr. No Shame 10 p.m., $10. Main Street, AMG, 267-3117. TIDE RUNNERS – Live music. 7 North Rd., HB, 7287373. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18 BEACH HUT –Latin music by Mambo Loco 6 p.m.-9:30. 1 Canal Rd., HB, 728-2988. OLD MILL INN – 7 p.m.-8, sunset cruise, prix fixe dinner at the Inn before or after sailing. 5775 West Mill Rd., MTT, 298-8080.
PHAO THAI KITCHEN – PTK Lounge “Employee Night,” DJ Chile. 29 Main St., SGH, 725-0101. PUBLICK HOUSE – Ladies Night. DJ Brian. DJ Govia 9:30 p.m. 40 Bowden Sq., SH, 283-2800. STEPHEN TALKHOUSE – Inda Eaton 7 p.m., $10. Karaoke w/ Harry 10 p.m., $5. 161 Main St., AMG, 2673117. TIDE RUNNERS – Steve Fredericks. 7 North Rd., HB, 728-7373. THURSDAY, AUGUST 19 ANNONA – Live music. 112 Riverhead Rd., WHB, 2887766. BAY BURGER – Open jazz session. 7 p.m.-9. No cover. 1742 SGH Tpk., SGH. 899-3915. FRESNO – Brazilian music, live bossa nova w/ Ludmilla Brazil 6:30 p.m.-9:30. 8 Fresno Pl., EH, 324-8700. GURNEY’S INN - Live music, beach fiesta & margaritas on the beach. 290 Old MTK Hwy., MTK. 668-2345. MUSE RESTAURANT – Live music by guitarist-vocalist Steve Fredericks, 7 p.m.-10. 760 MTK Hwy., WM, 7262606. STEPHEN TALKHOUSE – Leon Russell 8 p.m., $65/$80. Signify 9 p.m., $10. 161 Main St., AMG, 267-3117. TIDE RUNNERS – Joe Aleque. 7 North Rd., HB, 7287373. E-mail all nightlife updates to events@danspapers.com or fax to 631-537-3330 by Friday at noon.
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