Food

More than a month after an oven explosion closed the Stony Brook Food Business Incubator for repairs, food producers are scrambling to keep operating by other means, but often with reduced output.

Mexican specials from Coche Comedor and La Fondita, artists' brunch at Watermill Center, Rosh Hashana treats from Loaves and Fishes, and wursts, weiner schnitzel, and much more from Rowdy Hall for Oktoberfest.

Meadowlark North Fork, a family offshoot of the pioneering Macari Winery, offers a new type of experience in its event space, its wine bar, on its scenic acreage—and in the bottles crafted by its third-generation winemaker.

The food critic and writer Florence Fabricant will serve as a judge of clam chowder entries at the East Hampton Town Trustees’ Largest Clam Contest, which happens on Oct. 9 at noon on the grounds of the Lamb Building on Bluff Road in Amagansett. Those residents entering clams or chowders have been asked to arrive a little before noon.

Business is booming at Sundaes on Main, a new fill-your-own-bag, top-your-own-cup frozen yogurt and candy shop in Bridgehampton.

Sommelier for hire for private customized wine tastings, end-of-summer party at Roberta's in Montauk, new I.P.A. from Springs Brewery, a fresh take on an old cocktail from North Fork Table

With good pizzas, pastas, and salads, the new spruced-up Astro's is a delightful family-friendly addition to Amagansett's restaurant row.

As all good foodies (and school kids on field trips) know, apple-picking time is upon us. Nina Dohanos speaks to a farmer for tips on choosing, storing, and cooking East End apples — the best apples on God's green earth.

Lobster bake for a cause from Bostwick's Catering, ratatouille from Eric Ripert, a bounty of heirloom tomatoes at Marilee's Farm Stand, new chef at Claude's in Southampton, live music at Springs Tavern.

A celebrity chef and an opera singer have joined forces to open the Cookery, an East Hampton market that offers everything from baked goods and salads and turkey burgers to hand-painted tableware.

Eataly delivers to the East End, "Stirring the Pot" visits Sagaponack Distillery, Springs Brewery launches IPA brewed with honey, Canoe Place Inn offers new dining option.

Kidd Squid Brewing Company opens in Sag Harbor with a variety of locally made brews plus New York State wines and spirits, groceries, and prepared foods.