SEASONS BY THE SEA | By Laura Donnelly
Sweet Jewels of the Bay
Kareem Massoud, the winemaker at Paumanok Vineyards in Jamesport, celebrated his birthday a week ago today. His wife, Marilee Foster, prepared him a memorable meal: freshly harvested bay scallops, bass caught by his brother-in-law, some of Marilee’s exquisite greens and fingerling potatoes, and a chocolate-chocolate cake made by his mother, Ursula. The feast was all washed down with Paumanok’s crisp Chenin Blanc. Delicious. Especially the scallops. So delicious that when they went out to dinner the following night Kareem wanted bay scallops again. It’s that time of year, scallop season, and just about everyone on the East End feels the same way Kareem feels. Read more...

NEWS FOR FOODIES
Fall Specials Ho!
By Joanne Pilgrim
Townline BBQ in Sagaponack, which will welcome its sister takeout spot, La Fondita, under its roof this winter, is offering a recession-friendly happy-hour special on Friday nights from 5 to 7. During those hours, penny-wise patrons can get $2 drafts, 10-cent wings, and 25-cent sliders at the bar. Read more...