Three cheers to the weekend! The East End is full of exciting and delicious events. Get out there and enjoy the local cuisine and events.
FOODIE NEWS
Moby’s in East Hampton is the hottest meeting place on Sunday, August 18th from 4-6pm Project MOST are hosting their Building Blocks summer fundraiser at the popular restaurant to raise funds for the development of the community’s children and to build a new Project MOST community learning center. The family-friendly event will feature an evening of fun with entertainment by circus performer Keith Leaf, live music by beloved local artist Inda Eaton, a silent auction, a fundraiser by auctioneer and poet Lucas Hunt to financially support meaningful experiences for the children in the program, and cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in the beautiful gardens of Moby’s. Additionally, Boris Rasin of Drawn Together NYC will create a live painting of the event that will be auctioned off in the live auction. Event guests who stay for dinner after the event will also receive 10% off dinner at Moby’s. Tickets are available at projectmost.org/events/building-blocks.
Fresno’s Late summer menu begins! The neighborhood restaurant is serving a delicious chilled balsamic corn soup with local corn Balsam Farms in Amagansett, a grilled peach salad with watercress and crispy prosciutto and a watermelon salad with arugula, roasted pistachios and a lemon feta vinaigrette. A new main dish on the menu is seared Montauk smallmouth bass with grilled corn and Sungold tomatoes, yum! To end the summer, watermelon also finds its way into their cocktails and mocktails. Reservations are recommended and can be made at fresnorestaurant.com.
After a successful first summer in the Hamptons, Motorino Mobile Pizza has announced they are taking bookings into the fall! Award-winning Motorino Pizzeria Napoletana has their custom-built wood-fired oven on wheels for on-demand pizza parties, complete with an on-site pizza station including refrigeration, tent, and lighting. Perfect for celebrations of all kinds such as bridal showers, birthday parties, rehearsal dinners, weddings, business meetings, and more. To make your celebration even more amazing, they now offer beverage service to accompany their delicious pizzas! A wine barrel bar can be added where each event can customize their beverage selection to provide a full premium bar or keep it simple with beer, wine, and soft drinks. And to top it all off, speaking of pizza, new seasonal toppings for fall will be available including portobello mushrooms, truffles, Brussels sprouts, roasted pumpkin, and more. Visit motorinopizza.com for more information and to book your party.
DID YOU KNOW?
Every year in America, an estimated one to two billion pounds of dead or dying fish are thrown overboard because of common commercial fishing methods that use nets and dredges. This is called bycatch, or more accurately, by-killing. Minnow in Galley Ho is actively working to reduce waste by using only seafood caught by line, trap, spear or hand. No nets. No byproduct. This year they received their commercial fishing licenses and source much of their seafood themselves, in addition to working with local fishermen. They want their guests to love their food and feel good about it! The restaurant is located on the water and is easily accessible by motor or sailboat. Eight short-stay slips are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations are recommended and can be made at minnowrestaurant.com.
BITTES AND BITES
Kevin December performs at Springs Tavern and Grill on Thursday, August 22nd from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. For more information on future live performances, visit springstavernandgrill.com.
Captain Jack is on the coast invites you to Tuesday Trivia and Tacos Nights, featuring $5 tacos, bar specials and trivia starting at 7pm. Happy Hour is Tuesday through Saturday from 5pm to 7pm, featuring a burger and beer combo menu for $15 and bar dishes for two for $22. Don’t miss brunch on Sundays from 11am to 3pm!
If you are in Montauk on Thursday, August 22nd, check out the Montauk Farmers Market From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., over 40 traders present their products and produce! From fresh vegetables and cut flowers to fantastic olive oils and delicious sangria, the market offers something for every taste.
FOOD QUOTE
“Food is art, and food is love. And we should show our love and appreciation to those who cook it by eating it with pleasure.” –Mark Bittman
