Foodstuffs: Curated Dinner, Garden Clambake, Culinary Collaboration and More

Curated Dinner at Wölffer Estate Vineyard

On July 24, a curated dinner, “Summer Harvest: Grilling With Roman Meets Tieghan Gerard of Half Baked Harvest” took place at the celebrated winery Wölffer Estate Vineyard in Sagaponack and featured a menu curated by culinary sensation Tieghan Gerard of Half Baked Harvest.

This special edition of “Grilling With Roman” featured fresh, local produce and a farm-to-table, Half Baked Harvest inspired menu, paired with Wölffer wines, including the newly released Summer in a Bottle, celebrating its 10th anniversary.

Tieghan Gerard is the creative genius behind Half Baked Harvest with over 5.5 million followers, including celebrity fans like Blake Lively, Emma Roberts, Jennifer Garner and Gigi Hadid. She knows how to turn ordinary moments into extraordinary culinary adventures and is also a New York Times #1 Best Selling Author.

Clambake in the Garden

LDV at The Maidstone will host a traditional summer clambake in the garden on Sunday, August 4, from 3 to 9 p.m. Guests can feast on a spread of lobster, clams, shrimp, sausage, corn, potatoes, coleslaw, fruit and desserts. They can also enjoy a complimentary welcome glass of rosé from the Wölffer Estate wine truck and cigars in the back garden from Civil Pleasures.

Tickets are $120 per person, excluding tax, gratuity and beverages. Visit themaidstone.com/restaurant/ for information or call 631-324-5006. The Maidstone is at 207 Main Street, East Hampton.

Olympic Specials

Honest Man Properties, Nick & Toni’s, Rowdy Hall and Townline BBQ are all offering a special cocktail for the Olympics. “The Opening Ceremony” will be available during the Olympic games and features Jean-Yves Perard Champagne Brut NV, Lillet Blanc, Angostura bitters, Demerara and a lemon rind.

De Laurentiis Collaborates with il Buco Vita

Celebrity Chef Giada De Laurentiis is coming to the East End for a special collaboration showcasing her lifestyle and e-commerce brand, Giadzy, with il Buco Vita store in Amagansett and il Buco al Mare restaurant, located next door.

De Laurentiis' Giadzy is known for bringing the best of Italy home and she is partnering with the restaurateur and Italophile Donna Lennard of il Buco to bring some la dolce vita to the Hamptons. Throughout the month of August, shoppers will have the opportunity to peruse and purchase Giadzy's organic imported Italian pasta line and a curated selection of products at a pop-up inside il Buco Vita's Amagansett location.

The pop-up will kick off with a special menu addition at il Buco al Mare restaurant on Thursday, August 1, featuring Giadzy pasta, and Giada De Laurentiis will be at il Buco Vita on Saturday, August 3, at 1 p.m. signing copies of her book “Giada’s Italy.”

De Laurentiis will also be participating in a “Stirring The Pot” talk at Guild Hall with New York Times food and wine writer Florence Fabricant on Sunday, August 4, at 11 a.m.

il Buco Vita is located at 225 Main Street, Amagansett, right next door to its restaurant, il Buco al Mare, 231 Main Street. For details, visit ilbucovita.com, or ilbuco.com.

Celebration of the Harvest

RGNY Vineyard in Riverhead is stretching its roots into the North Fork with a Harvest Series, a celebration in three parts highlighting the importance of the vine cycle — from the selection of the grapes to the celebrations of the fruit ripe from an entire year’s effort.

The series begins with Dinner in the Vines from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, August 3, in the RGNY Vineyard. Kick off harvest season by indulging in a true RGNY wine paired culinary experience by world renowned Chef François Payard under a late summer’s starlight. Payard has brought his culinary expertise and sophistication to the North Fork at Southold Social by François Payard and Southold General. These new concepts explore and celebrate exceptional farm to table dining.

The second event in the series is RGNY’s Annual Stomp Party on Sunday, September 8, a day of fun, food, Latin heritage and grape stomping. Every ticket includes a picnic lunch catered by Lombardi's Love Lane Market, two glasses RGNY wine, Dos Ositos Paletas, tractor rides, self-guided bicycles tours by Dan's Bike Rental, and barrels full of grapes for stomping alongside live music featuring Mambo Loco.

The final event will be Help Us Harvest on Sunday, October 6, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., an interactive experience where participants learn the ins and outs of the harvest while also learning how to clip grapes in the vineyard and sort them in RGNY winery.

RGNY celebrates five years with #VinodeRG, ingeniously harnessing the dual meaning of "vino" in Spanish, translating into both “wine” and “came from.” This mantra symbolizes the seeds of RG that originated in Mexico and now flourish in New York while ushering forth the RG family’s traditions and their joy for agriculture. Vino is the gateway, RG is the voyage.

Visit rgnywine.com to learn more or call 631-298-0075. RGNY Vineyard is at 6025 Sound Avenue in Riverhead.

Union Square Events Partners with Canoe Place

Union Square Events (USE), a Danny Meyer concept, is expanding its footprint to the East End for the first time by partnering with Canoe Place Inn & Cottages. This Hampton Bays boutique inn will welcome USE as its food and beverage partner starting this month. Along with managing Good Ground Tavern, USE will also handle in-room dining services, catering and events.

Canoe Place, situated at 239 East Montauk Highway in Hampton Bays, boasts a rich history dating back to the 17th century. Good Ground Tavern, specializing in seasonal American cuisine, is committed to sustainability and farm-to-table dining. The menu, inspired by Mediterranean flavors and centered around open fire cooking, showcases artisanal dishes made from locally sourced ingredients, including fresh seafood from nearby waters and produce from local farms. The restaurant offers indoor dining spaces from intimate dinners to group gatherings, while a covered terrace set in a lush garden provides an idyllic setting for al fresco dining. A hidden private study behind the tavern, reminiscent of a speakeasy, offers an intimate cocktail experience.

In addition to Good Ground Tavern, USE will manage in-room dining services, ensuring guests can savor gourmet meals in the comfort of their rooms. USE will also oversee event catering at Canoe Place, offering bespoke services for weddings, corporate events, and special occasions.

“Union Square Events is honored to extend enlightened hospitality to this treasured property and to become a part of its renowned story. It is a true privilege to be able to work alongside Canoe Place’s owners, Gregg and Mitchell Rechler of Rechler Equity Partners, and Main Street Hospitality Group, sharing in their passion for world-class dining and guest experience,” said Tony Mastellone, president of Union Square Events.

At the helm of this partnership are Nickolas Martinez, vice president of Culinary Operations, and Eric Rodriguez, vice president of Operations at Union Square Events.

“We are thrilled to draw from our rich heritage to ensure that every guest feels welcomed and cared for while dining with us, or celebrating a special occasion,” said Mastellone. “We aim to create memorable experiences and build on the existing foundation to continue to build a sense of community.”

For more information about Union Square Events and its portfolio of restaurants, visit unionsquareevents.com. To book dining reservations at Canoe Place, visit canoeplace.com