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The 1770 House Restaurant & Inn in East Hampton will present an Italian-themed holiday wine dinner on December 11. Jacques LeBlanc photo
Lobster pumpkin bisque is one of the many items available at R.AIRE at The Hampton Maid in Hampton Bays, which is accepting orders for its holiday menus now. Doug Young photo
Cowfish in Hampton Bays will host its annual Santa Brunch on two Saturdays next month, December 6 and December 20, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The family-friendly event, presented by the Rooted Hospitality Group, features a holiday menu along with cookie decorating, photo opportunities with Santa, and a prewrapped gift for each child.
Tickets are $55 for adults and $20 for children. Reservations are recommended. For more information, contact Valentina Sánchez at 631-594-3544 or valentina@rootedhg.com.
The Southampton Inn will offer “Holiday Drinks in the Library” on Saturday, November 29, from 2 to 4 p.m. Guests are invited to gather by the fire ahead of the annual Southampton Village Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony.
The event takes place at the inn, located at 91 Hill Street in Southampton. For more information, call 631-283-6500 or events@southamptoninn.com.
The 1770 House Restaurant & Inn in East Hampton will present a new Italian-themed holiday wine dinner on Thursday, December 11, featuring a five-course menu from Executive Chef Michael Rozzi with pairings selected by Wine Director Michael Cohen.
The evening includes live music by vocalist Vito Lombardo, performing Sinatra and classic Italian favorites, along with an opportunity for guests to take holiday photos beside the inn’s decorated Christmas tree and historic 18th-century fireplace.
The menu incorporates both local and Italian ingredients, with courses ranging from crochette di riso to bistecca alla fiorentina, each paired with wines from notable Italian regions. Dessert will feature a Sicilian-inspired cannoli accompanied by an Affogato Martini “Milano.”
The dinner begins at 6 p.m. and is priced at $150 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. Reservations are available through Resy.
For more information, visit 1770house.com or call 631-324-1770.
R.AIRE at The Hampton Maid in Hampton Bays is now accepting orders for its holiday catering menu, available for pickup between noon and 3 p.m. the day before each holiday. Full payment is required at the time of ordering. The restaurant is also booking private holiday parties; inquiries may be directed to events@hamptonsmaid.com.
The catering offerings include half-tray appetizers such as smoky eggplant dip, jumbo shrimp cocktail, croquettes, lobster pumpkin bisque, and beef-and-chorizo meatballs. Salads include a Caesar and a harvest salad. Entrées range from roasted turkey and prime rib to herb-crusted rack of lamb and several paella options, along with mushroom fideuà. Sides include mashed potatoes, mushroom stuffing, roasted vegetables, cranberry chutney, and gravy. Desserts feature a tarta Santiago, Basque cheesecake, and chocolate hazelnut mousse cake.
The full holiday brochure and menu details are available at hamptonmaid.com/raire. For more information, call 631-728-4184.
The Watermill Center will present an Artists’ Table program on Saturday, December 6, featuring a talk by performance artist, photographer, and filmmaker Jamie Diamond, followed by a locally sourced meal prepared by Chef Annie Washburn, founder of East Hampton Kitchen. The event runs from noon to 2:30 p.m.
Diamond, an artist and educator at the University of Pennsylvania, has exhibited nationally and internationally, with work shown at Fondazione Prada, MASS MoCA, and the Museo d’Arte Contemporanea della Sicilia, among others. Her presentation will center on “Madonna of the Future,” a project inspired by Henry James’s examination of idealized representations and the tension between myth and lived experience. Created during a residency at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, the work explores identity, persona and maternal iconography.
Chef Washburn, known for her seasonal, East End-driven cuisine, will prepare a meal reflecting her focus on expressive, site-specific hospitality.
Reservations are required. Visit watermillcenter.org for more information.
Lulu Kitchen & Bar in Sag Harbor is now offering Happy Hour during lunch Monday through Friday from 12 to 3:30 p.m. and during dinner daily from 5 to 6:45 p.m. Guests can enjoy 25 percent off the wine list and all bar offerings.
Menu highlights include Peeko oysters, blistered shishito peppers, raclette croquettes, grilled flatbread, mussels a-la-plancha, and wood-fired grilled octopus skewers. Signature cocktails include You Are Lulu, Smoke N’ Fire, La Coupole, Sacred Mayan, and Why Not Rye.
Located at 126 Main Street, Lulu Kitchen & Bar features wood-burning cuisine under the direction of French-trained Chef Philippe Corbet, with a focus on local ingredients. For reservations or more information, call 631-725-0900 or visit lulusagharbor.com.
Staff Writer on Nov 21, 2025