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At Wishbone Farms, restaurateur Josh Lebowitz offers curated delectables made by executive chef Eva Pesantez to pick up for at the beach or après beach. Thoughtfully prepared, ready-to-eat meals for any palate and any occasion allow you to enjoy the weekend knowing the fridge is well stocked. The best homemade pita chips, truffle potato chips, candy by the jar and more add to the creative and ever-changing selection of sandwiches, salads and sides as well as gourmet platters made to order to please a houseful of guests. The third-wave coffee bar will tempt you with honey lattes and hibiscus iced tea. 54 Hampton Rd., Southampton Down the street, Hen of the Woods offers pantry staples and fresh, responsibly sourced exotic produce: chanterelle, morel and porcini mushrooms, as well as wild wasabi root, Oishii berries and locally foraged spruce tips. You will find caviar, oysters and the best culinary products that proprietors Suzy Yang and Jonathan Bernard can ethically source. Their farmers and purveyors provide items ranging from handmade French butter from Bordier, Scola’s Scallops (Montauk),
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uni (sea urchin), spiny lobsters and sustainable seafood from Sea Stephanie Fish to local Little Fork Vinegar. 48 Hampton Rd., Southampton Louisa and Lexi of Hamptons Aristocrat Cookshop & Prepared Food Market pivoted brilliantly to provide for their local clients when events were on hold. At the Cookshop market, a brick-and-mortar extension of their Hamptons Aristocrat, you can pick up dinner for two 12 with locally inspired fresh foods by the pound. Try their hyper-local cuisine with specialties such as Ricotta & Lemon Homemade Tortellini Salad, Wagyu WhiskeyBraised Pastrami Brisket, Old Bay Poached Shrimp, and celebration-ready cakes and pies. Sheet pan suppers, a market exclusive that feeds four, start at $45 and include a protein and two sides. Party-ready packages include the Sliced Steak & Lobster Bake or the Starboard Brunch (deviled eggs included!). 87 Sunset Ave., Westhampton Beach Former Hollywood stylist Harry Pinkerton found his true calling at Spring Close Farm. Taking over last fall, he worked the land and opened this season with a
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Enjoy the fresh bounty of the Hamptons from these inspired vendors. BY NANCY KANE
