Foodstuffs: Smokey Buns in East Hampton, Pasta Collab in Amagansett, Tiki Time, Harvest Celebration and More

Smokey Buns Opens in East Hampton

Tip Top Hospitality, the East End restaurant team focused on affordable, year-round fun for the whole family who own Sen and K Pasa in Sag Harbor along with Kumiso and Kizzy T’s in East Hampton, will officially open Smokey Buns, its newest concept, on Thursday, July 25. Located at 68 Park Place in East Hampton (right down the alley from Starbucks), this new, year-round restaurant, which boasts 16 indoor seats and outdoor seating for 24.

Smokey Buns is serving up innovative and customizable burgers complemented by a wide-ranging selection of bourbons and whiskeys, and rich creamy ice creams perfect for shakes year-round. The restaurant combines classic American flavors, with modern twists, offering a diverse menu that includes everything from traditional smash burgers and blackened fishwiches, to flavorful vegetarian options like mushroom smash burgers and grilled halloumi wraps. Guests can personalize their meals with an array of patty, topping, and sauce choices to ensure a unique dining experience each visit. With a casual yet stylish atmosphere, Smokey Buns is the perfect spot for laid-back lunches and lively dinners for burger enthusiasts and foodies alike.

The Smokey Classics section includes a Classic SmashBurger, All-American Smash Cheeseburger, Double Smash, Double-Cheese Smash, Mushroom SmashBurger (proprietary, made in-house vegetarian recipe) and Spicy Chickenwich. For sides, there’s Naked Fries, Cheese Fries, Loaded ‘The Works’ Fries. The Burger D.I.Y. section allows customization with different patties like Classic Smash, Blackened Fish, Mushroom, and Crispy Chicken, along with various toppings and cheeses. A variety of sauces include a signature Smokey sauce, harissa mayo, garlic mayo, baconnaise, truffle aioli and pineapple relish. There’s also a Handhelds & Pots section featuring options like Grilled Halloumi Salad, a Chili Pot and more. For dessert, Smokey Buns offers two soft-serve and a dozen hard-scoop ice cream flavors with options to make the soft-serve flavors into shakes or boozy shakes.

Smokey Buns also serves up daily specials including The Bourdain on Monday (mortadella, pickles, Swiss, toasted focaccia), The Tuesday Jerk (pulled jerk chicken, slaw, avocado, pineapple relish), Hamptons Hippie on Wednesday (hummus, cheddar, carrots, sprouts), Thanksgiving Thursdays (turkey, stuffing, cranberry, gravy), Fish on Fridays (crispy fish, crispy potatoes, tartare sauce), Pat & Gino’s on Saturday (steak, cheese, roasted peppers, garlic mayo) and The Piggy on Sunday (pulled pork, slaw, pickled jalapenos, applesauce).

On the beverage front, Smokey Buns offers cocktails like the Tokyo Twist featuring Hibiki whiskey and yuzu, and the Fir-Fashioned made with Makers Mark and fir tree liqueur. For those who enjoy classics, there’s the Manhattan with Buffalo Trace and sweet vermouth, The Penicillin and the Boulevardier with Woodford Reserve and Campari along with the restaurant’s namesake Smokey Buns made with Misguided whiskey, maple syrup, and orange bitters. Refreshing nonalcoholic options include the Citrus Fizz with lemon and orange juice, the Blueberry Delight, and a N/A Marg. Additionally, guests will find a selection of white, red, rose and sparkling wines, as well as one of the East End’s most diverse ranges of American, Japanese, Irish and Scotch whiskeys. The selection of nearly 50 bourbons and whiskeys includes Johnny Walker Blue, Redbreast 15 Year, Suntory Toki, Shibui, Hatozaki, Umiki Ocean Fused, Kimiki Blend, Hibiki Harmony, Yamazaki 12 Year, Hakushu 12 Year, and Shibui 10 Year in addition to Bushmills, Slane, Jameson, Tullamore D.E.W., Proper #12, The Busker, The Sexton and many more.

Smokey Buns is open Monday through Thursday, noon to 10 p.m., Friday through Sunday, noon to 11 p.m. and is located at 68 Park Place in East Hampton. For more information, visit smokeybuns.com or call 631-907-4777.

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’s 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 available on Saturday, August 3, featuring Giadzy pasta. During that entire evening, enjoy “A Night with Giadzy at il Buco Mare” featuring an exclusive Bucatini al Nerano from Giada, alongside specialty il Buco dishes made with Giadzy’s artisan Italian ingredients — reservations can be booked through the restaurant. In addition, from 4 to 6 p.m. on August 3, De Laurentiis will be at il Buco Vita signing copies of her book “Giada’s Italy,” alongside Donna Lennard who will sign her book “Il Buco: Stories & Recipes.”

Finally, 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.

Amalfi Terrace & Bar Opens at Arthur & Sons

Arthur & Sons has announced the Amalfi Terrace & Bar is now open at its Bridgehampton location. The al fresco space features unique tiles, lemon trees and an outdoor bar, transporting guests to Italy while they sip on summer spritzers. The bar menu features: Pallini Spritz (Pallini limoncello, lemon, mint, prosecco), Amante Spritz (Amante 1530, lemon, prosecco), Cosmo Diavolo (spice tamarind vodka, Pallini limoncello, cranberry), Limoncello Martini (house vodka, Pallini limoncello), Espresso Martini (vanilla vodka and Galliano espresso), 1530 (cucumber vodka, Amante 1530, lemon.

Arthur & Sons is located at 203 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike in Bridgehampton. For details, visit arthurandsonsnyc.com.

It’s Tiki Time at Coche Comedor

Coche Comedor has released a new “Tiki Time” cocktail menu for the summer season. The new menu features five new cocktails, two of which are large format and all are served in beautiful ceramic specialty glassware with beautiful garnishes. The bar now opens at noon on Saturday and Sunday and dinner service is available daily beginning at 5 p.m. Tap Takeover is available every Monday through Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. and features $5 glasses of wine, Mexican lager and discounted drink specials.

The “Tiki Time” menu includes: Pago Pago Rhum Clement V.S.O.P Martinique, Green Chartreuse, Giffard Crème de Cacao, fresh pineapple and lime ); La Raquel (Pusser’s Navy Strength Rum, Hamilton Pot Still Jamaican Black Rum, house-made toasted coconut cream, fresh-pressed pineapple juice); Away Colors (El Dorado 12 year Guyana Demerara Rum, Amaro Nonino, Fernet Branca, Giffard Banana du Brésil ); Cyril’s BBC (Stiggins Fancy Pineapple Plantation Rum, Giffard Banane du Brésil, Bailey’s Original Irish Cream, Coche’s colada mixer, organic banana, Pusser’s Navy Strength Rum floater); The Key Party (Appleton Signature Reserve Jamaican Rum, Hamilton Pot Still Jamaican Black Rum, El Dorado 12 Year Guyana Demerara Rum, Brisson Cognac V.S.O.P., Rhum Clement Creole Shrubb, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, Don the Beachcomber’s Mix, Richie’s Orgeat, fresh lemon and lime, Peychaud’s Aromatic Bitters ).

Coche Comedor is a year-round restaurant featuring regional Mexican cuisine inspired by local products and is located at 74A Montauk Highway in Amagansett. For information, visit cochecomedor.com or call 631-267-5709.

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.

Village Bistro’s Karaoke Thursdays

East Hampton’s newest French-American Bistro (located in the former Rowdy Hall space on Main Street), has launched “Karaoke Thursdays,” a night full of music, fun and entertainment. Hosted by JBM Karaoke, guests can showcase their singing talents from 9 to 11 p.m. Music enthusiasts are welcome to grab the mic and sing their hearts out. “Karaoke Thursdays” offers a diverse range of genres to cater to all musical tastes. In addition, guests can indulge in the special offer of $10 margaritas and rosé and specially crafted cocktails and cuisine.

For more information visit villagebistroeh.com. Village Bistro is at 10 Main Street in East Hampton.