Foodstuffs: Fall Fun, Restaurant Week and Seasonal Specials

Wölffer Estate Fall Fun

Wölffer Estate in Sagaponack will offer a Pumpkin and Cider Fest at The Wine Stand on Saturday, October 26, from 1 to 4 p.m. Perfect for families, the afternoon of fun includes live music, a tasting of festive ciders and activities for kids including a bouncy house, fall crafts and a puppet show. Enjoy the crisp autumn air, warm pizza and relax by the fire pits — all supporting Gimme Shelter Animal Rescue.

Tickets are $35. The Wine Stand is at 3312 Montauk Highway in Sagaponack. For tickets and information, visit wolffer.com.

Fall Long Island Restaurant Week

Fall Long Island Restaurant Week will take place from Sunday, October 27, to Sunday, November 3, with several prix fixe options. Restaurants may offer a $24 two-course lunch, a $29 three-course dinner menu, a $39 three-course dinner menu and/or a $46 three-course dinner prix fixe. Restaurants may offer one, two or any combination of the four prix fixes during the promotion. Each participant is required to offer three options per course (appetizer, entrée, and dessert) for dinner. Participating restaurants must offer the $24 two-course lunch prix fixe, $29, $39 or $46 three-course dinner prix fixe all night every night they are open (or during lunch hours) from Sunday to Sunday, with the exception of Saturday when it only must be offered until 7 p.m.

“We are excited to kick off the fall season with the return of restaurant week,” said Nicole Castillo of Long Island Restaurant and Hospitality Group. “What better way to celebrate the end of summer than with some delicious restaurant deals. We are expecting close to 200 restaurants participating this fall with cuisine options for every taste.”

The Gift Card Giveaway returns for the fall promotion. Diners have the option to enter to win one of three gift cards to be redeemed at a participating restaurant of their choice. To enter to win, diners must visit the Long Island Restaurant Week website between Monday, October 21, and Monday, November 4, and input their information. Winners will be selected on or about Friday, November 8, and will be notified by phone or email. For a full list of participating restaurants and menus, visit www.longislandrestaurantweek.com.

Among the South Fork restaurants participating in restaurant weeks are: Bistro 72 and Farm Country Kitchen in Riverhead; Daphne’s, Fauna and The Ketch in Westhampton Beach; Stone Creek Inn in East Quogue; Amalfi Coastal Kitchen & Cocktails, Centro 336 and R.AIRE in Hampton Bays; Saaz Indian Restaurant and Shippy’s in Southampton; Bridgehampton Inn & Restaurant in Bridgehampton; Page at 63 Main in Sag Harbor; Cove Hollow Tavern and Nick & Toni’s in East Hampton; Coche Comedor in Amagansett.

Apple Gala on the Farm

Breeze Hill Farm in Peconic will host an Apple Gala on Thursday, October 24, from 6 to 10 p.m. (this event was originally scheduled for October 8) featuring an Orchard Tasting Menu by Kitchen Party and Wine Pairing by Macari.

The menu will feature: Autumn Breeze Sangria Cocktail Hour with dishes paired with Sparkling Horses Cabernet Franc including an oyster bar by West Robins with gala apple fennel mignonette; crispy sushi rice with tuna sashimi and ginger Mutsu apple purée; empire apple cigarette with Catapano Dairy Farms chèvre and Meyer lemon zest. Plated Savory dishes will follow including organic mixed lettuces with spiced honey crisp, Roquefort crema and Breeze Hill Farm cider vinaigrette paired with Lifeforce Sauvignon Blanc, and caramelized Winesap apple glazed crescent duck breast with sautéed Tuscan kale and cardamom apple chutney paired with Lifeforce Cabernet Franc. The meal will end with a sweet offering of Breeze Hill Farm’s apple cider doughnut with espresso panna cotta and vanilla sugar Chantilly.

Tickets are $177 and can be reserved at breezehillfarmpreserve.com. Breeze Hill Farm is at 31215 Country Road 48 in Peconic.

Fall Fun at Calissa

Kick off the spooky season in Water Mill at Calissa’s Halloween party on Saturday, November 2, and enjoy a mystical Tarot card reading from 7 to 10 p.m. and dance the night away with a DJ. Show up in costume and be treated to a complimentary glass of bubbles.

After Halloween, Calissa Chalet is set to return on November 8, bringing the ultimate winter ski lounge vibes to the Hamptons. This cozy, après-ski-inspired experience will feature everything needed to warm up, from spiked cocoa to fondue and more. The menu will be brimming with delicious options like spicy Kafteri dip with roasted red peppers and whipped feta, or crispy calamari. Seasonal favorites will also be on offer, including gruyere fondue served with grilled bread, cheddar and apples, or satisfy that sweet tooth with a decadent chocolate fondue accompanied by cream puffs and strawberries. The Greek cookie plate, featuring treats like spiced walnut cookies and almond wedding cookies, offers a finishing touch to the experience. Stay toasty with hot drinks like the cinnamon spiked hot chocolate, hot toddy, mulled wine or Greek drink Rakomelo.

Calissa’s is at 1020 Montauk Highway in Water Mill. For details, visit calissahamptons.com.

Sparkling Pointe’s 
“Trick or Treatery”

This month, Sparkling Pointe in Southold is teaming up with The Treatery in Jamesport to bring a Halloween event that’s as sweet as it is spooky. On Sunday, October 27, at noon, head to the winery for a pairing of three signature Treatery sweets with a flight of Sparkling Pointe’s Cuvée Carnaval series wines. It’s the perfect way to get in the Halloween spirit while indulging in a unique and elegant tasting experience.

Here are the pairing details:

Cuvée Carnaval Blancs & Lemon Ricotta Cookie - The vibrant citrus notes of the Cuvée Carnaval Blancs paired with a lemon ricotta cookie create a zesty, refreshing experience.

Cuvée Carnaval Rosé & Raspberry Linzer Tart - The delicate fruity and floral notes of Cuvée Carnaval Rosé find harmony with the sweetness and tartness of a raspberry linzer tart.

Cuvée Carnaval Rouge & Flourless Chocolate Cake - Cuvée Carnaval Rouge, with its rare red sparkling profile, offers a luxurious pairing with the rich, dense flavors of a flourless chocolate cake.

Guests can book reservations at sparklingpointe.com and enjoy reserved seating outside on the terrace, offering vineyard views, or inside the Grand Tasting House in case of rain. Wine Club members receive a special bonus treat and all attendees can take advantage of special savings on three, six, or 12-bottle purchases of Cuvée Carnaval wines. Sparkling Pointe is at 39750 County Road 48 in Southold. For details visit sparklingpointe.com.

Autumn Prix Fixe at 
The 1770 House Restaurant

The 1770 House Restaurant & Inn in East Hampton welcomes autumn with favorite dining offerings — a two-course $65 prix fixe fine dining menu which began Monday, October 14, and the Tavern menu with pub fare and select seasonal dishes.

The prix fixe fine dining menu by Chef Michael Rozzi is served in the main dining room and in the downstairs Tavern.

“It’s the best time of year for local ingredients,” says Chef Rozzi. “The farm stands are full. We’ve got the best selection of produce from end-summer and the start of autumn. When these two seasons meet is my favorite time for creating new dishes for our fall menu.”

On the menu now are Chef Rozzi’s signature mainstays with new seasonal preparations. Joining a house favorite starter, Montauk fluke tartare, is yellowfin tuna crudo with Long Lane tomatillo salsa verde and a soup starring pork and shrimp wontons. Salads highlight local greens, roasted corn, butternut squash and beets from Balsam Farms and local cheeses such as Mecox Farm’s “Sigit” and Catapano Farm’s goat’s milk feta.

A new salmon entrée incorporates maitake mushrooms, braised greens and a carrot-ginger puree. Roasted chicken is served with Channing Daughters Ramato jus, and sherry braised heritage pork cheeks with cumin and almonds are served over Balsam Farms stone ground polenta. New too is a cider and paprika braised rabbit leg served with a nutmeg spiced spätzle.

In the downstairs Tavern, in addition to the prix fixe fine dining menu, there is an a la carte Tavern menu. Here, diners will find the house favorite meatloaf, and Tavern burger made with Chef Rozzi’s proprietary recipe using pasture-raised beef from local Acabonac Farms. Seasonal appetizers from the fine dining menu are also on the downstairs a la carte menu.

The take-out menu continues with fine dining and Tavern favorites available from 5:30 p.m. nightly. For details, visit 1770house.com. The 1770 House Restaurant & Inn is at 143 Main Street in East Hampton.

Claude’s Restaurant 
Open for Fall

Heading into fall, Claude’s Restaurant at the Southampton Inn is serving breakfast daily from 7 to 11 a.m., and weekend brunch from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weekday lunch specials include a three-course special of soup or salad, entrée and dessert for $18.95. Claude’s also serves dinner Thursday through Monday between 4 and 9 p.m. Breakfast dishes include smoked salmon scramble, brioche French toast, eggs Benedict and avocado toast. Brunch highlights include lobster rolls, crispy fried calamari, pesto and garlic chicken panini and a Caesar salad.

Weekly specials at Claude’s Restaurant include Monday pasta nights with garlic bread, a salad and endless pasta for $25, house wine for $8 and $5 Stella Artois. Kids under 12 eat free. Thursday is jazz night, with music during dinner. Friday is burger night with a smash burger and a beer or glass of wine for $18, plus live music. Saturday is the night for the prime rib dinner special with a cut of slow-roasted prime rib served au jus, with creamy horseradish, mashed potatoes and vegetable of the day for $39. Sunday is fun day at Claude’s with a brunch and bottomless mimosas from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Also available is a $39 prix fixe dinner and half-off bottles of wine, plus all day happy hour from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Call 631-283-6500 to reserve or email events@southamptoninn.com. Claude’s Restaurant at the Southampton Inn is at 91 Hill Street in Southampton.