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News for Foodies 12.2.21

Mon, 11/29/2021 - 16:09
Gary and Isabel MacGurn will move their Hampton Chutney Co. from Amagansett Square to East Hampton on Dec. 12, with an anticipated opening day of Dec. 17.
Jamie Bufalino

Get Him to the Greek
Bridgehampton's Elaia Estiatorio is offering a three-course $39 prix fixe menu Tuesday through Saturday from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Small plate choices include saganaki, braised lamb and beef meatballs, a Greek farmer-style salad, steamed mussels, and grilled octopus (for a surcharge of $10). Main courses such as grilled chicken skewers with Greek-style fries, peppers, and onions; a Waygu beef patty with feta cheese, tzatziki sauce, and potatoes; a spaghetti with Greek yogurt, caramelized onions, and lemon zest; a mushroom saganaki, and a grilled whole branzino (for a $10 surcharge) are part of the special along with a choice of two desserts, an orange and yogurt phyllo cake and yogurt with cherry preserves. 

The special is not available for parties of more than four guests and other restrictions may apply. 

Moving Day
Hampton Chutney will serve its last dosa in Amagansett on Dec. 12. The owners plan to move to Newtown Lane in East Hampton Village in the space previously occupied by Mary's Marvelous food shop from Dec. 13 to 14 with a planned opening day at the new site on Dec. 17. 

Stuart's Hanukkah
Stuart's Seafood Market in Amagansett has traditional Hanukkah dishes such as latkes with applesauce made from Milk Pail apples, along with jelly doughnuts, jelly croissants, fruit pies, pecan pies, and challah. The shop asks that customers order ahead at 631-267-6700. 

Tented Affairs
Old Stove Pub in Sagaponack has made its heated tent, which seats up to 50 guests, available for parties, weddings, and other private events seven nights a week. The tent is offered in accordance with New York State health guidelines and can be customized by adding a service bar, dance floor, and live music.

The restaurant also has "pub night" specials on Thursdays with burger and drink specials, karaoke on Friday nights from 8 to 11, and reduced prices on its winter menu on Saturdays along with live music. Reservations are encouraged by calling 631-537-3300.

Off-Season Specials
Southampton's Manna at Lobster Inn has an "early catch" special from Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. The three-course menu costs $29. On Tuesday, a steamed one-to-one-and-a-half-pound lobster dinner is half price. Thursday night is game night in the bar with darts, board games, video games, and bar bingo with prizes. Happy hour specials such as $5 draft beer and wine are available all night. Happy hour other nights is from 3 to 6 p.m. On Sundays, beginning at 1 p.m. three televisions will air all the N.F.L. games with two-for-one draft beer and house wine. A wing special includes an order of Berkshire bites for free. 

 

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