Food

When ordering from Lil' Birdie, one of last summer's new additions to the Sag Harbor food scene, here's a word of advice: Do it as soon as it opens for the afternoon, or your favorites will be sold out before you can say "the early bird catches the worm."

The East Hampton Town Trustees, in response to requests from baymen, voted on Monday to authorize a special season for harvesting soft clams by the method known as powering, or churning.

A new dessert lineup at Nick and Toni's celebrates fall, and a variety of ciders are available by the dozen from Wolffer Estate.

Ruby Honerkamp has launched Talkhouse Encore, a line of canned cocktails inspired by the bar that she said is part of her DNA.

The owners of a new locally made beer business are seeking to convert a longtime auto repair shop in Springs into a brewery and taproom with outdoor seating.

Barbara Layton announced she will close Babette's restaurant on Sunday after 27 years, cocktail party at Manna, specials at La Fondita and Union Burger Bar

Share the Harvest Farm goes online, Marilee's Farmstand announces C.S.A. program, and a harvest party at Wolffer.

The new Japanese restaurant O by Kissaki scores big with sublime food, inventive cocktails, and stunning decor.

Fall comes to the South Fork via Wolffer's annual harvest party and autumnal specials at Main Street Tavern. Plus, Sag Farm Distillery's award-winning spirits.

Lindsay Reichart and Gunnar Burke, Northwest Woods residents who have a deep appreciation for local food, culture, art, history, and social justice, are Springs Brewery's founders.

Ina Garten on "The Rock" and on the rocks, Octoberfest is back at Rowdy Hall, new dinner specials at Bell and Anchor, and a call for clam pies.

The couple behind The Ferm brews their artisanal kombuchas in a rainbow of flavors, including blueberry lavender, peach mint, and apple raspberry, depending on what is ripe at area farms.