Foodstuffs, June 12

Duryea’s Orient Point Opens for the 2025 Season

Duryea’s Orient Point, 40200 Main Road in Orient Point, has opened for its sixth season. The Mediterranean themed seafood centric menu features several of Duryea’s signature dishes such as the lobster cobb salad, lobster roll, tuna tartar and fresh crudité. In addition, Mediterranean-style dishes are also offered such as: Mediterranean spreads; Domata salad with vine-ripened tomato, crumbled feta, red onion and red wine vinegar; Falafel Gyro; and 3 ½ lb. red snapper with Greek-Thai salad & flat bread.  
New menu items guests can look forward to this year include a Greek salad carpaccio, whole grilled octopus, and a 20-ounce grilled skirt steak with whipped tahini, marinated grilled vegetables, Greek chimichurri and fresh herbs.
For more information, visit duryeas.com.

Sole East Launches Sea Salt

Sole East Resort, 90 Second House Road in Montauk, has launched Sea Salt, an on-site restaurant replacing The Backyard Restaurant.
Spearheaded by chef Melissa O’Donnell, Sea Salt features a vibrant Mediterranean-inspired menu including dishes like octopus confit with fava Santorini, an array of Mediterranean dips including labneh and red pepper feta, and local fish served in a traditional bouillabaisse.
Visit soleeast.com for more information.

Father’s Day Brunch at The Hampton Maid

The Hampton Maid, 259 East Montauk Highway in Hampton Bays, will serve Father’s Day brunch on Sunday, June 15, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Diners will enjoy a special prix fixe menu which includes chilled juice, mixed berries or watermelon salad and an entrée served with coffee or tea. There will also be live music from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The brunch is $50 per adult and $20 per child, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations can be made at hamptonmaid.com.

R.AIRE Celebrates Father’s Day

R.AIRE at the Hampton Maid, 259 East Montauk Highway in Hampton Bays, will celebrate Father’s Day with a special prix fixe menu on Sunday, June 15, from 4 to 8 p.m.
Diners may enjoy a three-course prix fixe menu for $85 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Guests will also enjoy live music and be offered a complimentary glass of champagne, an amuse bouche and house made potato bread with herbed butter. A special prix fixe menu will also be available for children for $35 per child.
Reservations can be made at hamptonmaid.com/raire.

Ja Rule To Step 
Behind the Bar at Calissa

Calissa, 1020 Montauk Highway in Water Mill, will host rapper and actor Ja Rule as a guest bartender on Friday, June 13, from 7 to 9 p.m. as he unveils his Amber & Opal whiskey brand.
Calissa’s coastal Greek cuisine and vibrant, sun-soaked atmosphere will set the stage as Ja Rule personally mixes custom Amber & Opal cocktails to pair with guest’s meals. Capacity will be limited and priority will be given to guests with dinner reservations. For reservations, visit opentable.com/r/calissa-watermill.

Crazy Pizza Opens in 
East Hampton

Following its popular SoHo debut in fall 2024, this June, Majestas and Altamarea Group has announced the opening of Crazy Pizza - East Hampton, located at 47 Montauk Highway. Guests can expect hand-tossed, super-thin crust pizzas accompanied by Italian classics using high-quality, fresh ingredients imported from Italy. Accompanying the inviting food offerings is an electrifying experience featuring Crazy Pizza’s signature Spinning Chefs, live DJ sets, and a vibrant setting that will merge Italian tradition with the East End.
Visit crazypizza.com for more information.

Live Music at Navy Beach

Navy Beach, 16 Navy Road in Montauk, has announced its live music schedule for June, with DJ CK Beats performing on Saturday, June 21 and June 28, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. On Sunday, June 29, Bobby Murray will perform a set from 1 to 3 p.m.
The restaurant is also celebrating casual Aperitivo Afternoons, weekdays through June 26, with aperitivo afternoon drink specials on tap from 3 to 6 p.m.
For reservations, visit navybeach.com.