Food

Valentine's Day is quickly approaching, and couples who want to do it up big with extravagant dinners out should reserve their spots early to avoid any last-minute disappointment.

Restaurateurs know that Tuesday nights in the off-season offer some of the best dining experiences on the South Fork, and dedicated locals know it too. But consistency must be on the menu.

Park Place wine classes, Artists and Writers dinner, specials at Coche Comedor and Bell and Anchor, openings, pauses, and more.

For almost an hour on Tuesday, Ina Garten imparted lessons on cooking, baking, business, the business of cooking and baking — plus life, love, and the pursuit of happiness — to students in East Hampton High School's culinary arts program. Her messages immediately resonated with the students, who later said they are feeling lots of pressure to choose a college, a major, and a career.

Herbal salt and natural wine at Amber Waves, Wolffer in Brooklyn, specials at Bridgehampton Inn, super treats from Smokin’ Wolf, and L.I. Restaurant Week starts Sunday.

Inspired by Instagram food posts, Julie Lavin posted her own stuffed cookie creations and discovered a hungry market for her decadent treats.

Long Island Restaurant Week is coming soon, the East Hampton Grill at home, a talk and cooking event on the cuisines brought from Africa by the enslaved, and more

Zakura restaurant in Amagansett has opened a takeaway site on Newtown Lane in East Hampton, with many items from the restaurant and some new offerings as well.

The Roundtree hotel and Rosie’s restaurant are partnering for a series of residencies by chefs from high-end New York restaurants.

Highway's chef’s table, Wolffer's "dry January," a Lunar New Year feast at Sen, new products from Tate’s, and prix fixe menus at Dopo Argento and Bamboo.

Almond will host Andrina Wekontash Smith at its next Artists and Writers dinner on Monday, and Nick and Toni's has a Winter in Austria wine-pairing dinner coming up on Jan. 26.

A special New Year's Eve menu at Wolffer Kitchen, weekday happy hours at Sag Pizza, cider sake from Wolffer Estate Vineyard, and online farm stand offerings from Sylvester Manor.