Foodstuffs: Spirited Dinner, March Menus and Beverage Classes on the North Fork

Spirited Dinner at Sen

Sen Restaurant in Sag Harbor will host a spirit dinner on Sunday, March 12, at 6 p.m. featuring the world’s first superfood spirit Origen Vodka. The dinner will feature six courses with each course paired with an Origen cocktail and ingredients from Ideal Fish, Acabonac Farms, Amber Waves Farm, and Flavour Fields Farms.

“At Origen Holistic Spirits we have a slogan we live by, ‘Be a genius at the art of living.’ Sen’s elevated Japanese cuisine and Origen cocktail pairing menu nails our philosophy,” said Origen founder Amy Holmwood.

The menu includes Origen Vodkas paired with: a first course of grilled artichokes with a yuzu koshu; a second course of pickled Arctic char in a wasabi apple broth; a third course of mini donburi with Long Island kelp, Quail Hill Farm wheat berries, fried quail egg; fourth course of Naruto Roll (tuna, salmon, yellowtail, avocado, red crab); fifth course of Acabonac Farm short rib with a wasabi celery root/parsnip puree, fennel salad citrus dressing; sixth course of kuzukiri (jelly noodles) with Origen Vodka macerated fruit and sorbet. Stinging nettle tea with Origen Corpse Reviver Shot.

Origen is a special vodka infused with a proprietary natural blend of elderberry, artichoke, muscadine grape and green tea. It is 100 percent plant-based with zero artificial flavors, colors, GMOs or additives. Origen is available locally at Sag Harbor Liquor, Wines by Morrell in East Hampton, Churchill’s in Bridgehampton, and Amagansett Wine & Spirits.

The cost of the dinner is $85 plus tax and gratuity. Reservations can be made by either calling the restaurant at 631-725-1774 or emailing info@senrestaurant.com. Sen is at 23 Main Street in Sag Harbor.

March Deals at the 1770 House

The 1770 House Restaurant & Inn in East Hampton presents two dining deals this month.

Each Thursday in March, when dining in the Tavern, guests are offered 17.70 percent off Chef Rozzi’s downstairs a la carte menu of house favorites. Selections range from salads, soup and seafood to pizza, burger and meatloaf.

Nightly, in the main dining room and Tavern, Chef Rozzi also presents a $59 two-course fine dining menu of signature dishes including appetizers like wild Gulf shrimp cocktail, spicy Montauk fluke tartare, Japanese yellowtail sashimi, a selection of salads, carrot and coconut soup or seared Hudson Valley foie gras. Entrees include organic Scottish salmon, Montauk sea scallops, roasted chicken risotto Milanese, Berkshire pork tenderloin, tagliatelle with lamb polpettini, filet mignon or NY strip steak

The 1770 House & Restaurant is at 143 Main Street, East Hampton, 631-324-1770, 1770house.com.

St. Patrick’s Day Eats

Celebrate St. Patrick’s at Claude’s Restaurant at the Southampton Inn. After the parades, enjoy traditional menu specials of Irish Stew or Corned Beef and Cabbage with a pint o’ beer special from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, March 18 and 19. Reservations are suggested and can be made by calling 631-283-6500 or by emailing events@southamptoninn.com. Southampton Inn is at 91 Hill Street in Southampton. More information is available at southamptoninn.com.

Wine and Cocktail Classes on the North Fork

This spring, North Fork Table & Inn is hosting wine and cocktail classes led by sommelier Matt Murphy and bartender Jorge Paz.

Murphy, who was formally trained and worked as a physical chemist before he made his switch into wine after many years of training in James Beard nominated and Michelin awarded Italian restaurants. Murphy is leading the wine team through his second season at North Fork Table & Inn. He joined JFR’s beverage team at Wall Street Hotel and North Fork Table & Inn in 2022 and has just earned his WSET II certification and is currently working towards his WSET III certification in wine.

Upcoming wine classes include: “A Taste of the North Fork,” a guided tasting through the best wines the North Fork has to offer. Participants will learn about the terroir sip by sip, with some of the most iconic wineries in the area.; “Classic Italian” an exploration of Italy’s unfamiliar grape varieties as well as the classics with a range in tradition, technique and region. Italy is home to almost 2,000 unique grape varieties, so there’s lots to learn. “Unspoken Love of Chardonnay” will let participants taste crisp, mineral-driven styles from Burgundy, fruit-driven styles from the United States and sparkling examples of Chardonnay.

For those looking to learn about mixed drinks, bartender Jorge Paz will present cocktail classes at North Fork Table & Inn. Paz is leading the bar team through his second season at North Fork Table & Inn. Previously, he crafted cocktails at Michelin-starred Juni and led the bar program at Maison Pickle in New York City before joining JFR’s beverage team at Wall Street Hotel and North Fork Table & Inn in 2022.

Classes include: “Gin Classics with The Botanist.” Learn how botanical gin produces some of the best gin cocktails. The Botanist utilizes a variety of botanicals, often found on the North Fork and will walk guests through the classic production of a Martini, Martinez, Corpse Reviver and Aviation cocktail. “Whiskey Classics with Maker’s Mark.” Explore the dark side of the spirit world with whiskey classics. Participants will learn how to build a Sazerac, Manhattan, Whiskey Sour and Whiskey Smash with the bar team.; “Tiki Classics with Mount Gay.” Everyone loves a great Tiki! Learn the classics with bar professionals: Zombie, Painkiller, Hurricane and Rum Runners. You'll be the star of the next beach party.

All classes North Fork Table & Inn are offered for one to six guests, beginning at $140 per person with 48-hour advance booking and include a curated cheeseboard. Custom classes are available starting at $150 per person. For booking, email info@northforktableandinn.com or call 631-765-0177. North Fork Table & Inn is at 57225 Main Road, Southold.