Food News for October 30, 2025

North Fork Harvest Celebration on the Horizon

Mark your calendars, wine lovers! The North Fork Promotional Council is hosting its Harvest Celebration at the picturesque Raphael Vineyards in Peconic on Friday, November 7, from 6 to 9 p.m.

For $125 per person, guests can look forward to a lovely evening of wine and cheese pairing — a perfect way to celebrate the season’s bounty. The atmosphere will be enhanced with live music, setting the stage for a delightful community gathering.

A key feature of the event is the exclusive Passport included with the ticket, which offers discounts and perks from over 35 local North Fork businesses, with a value that promises to exceed the ticket price. Attendees will also have the chance to shop, taste and connect with local vendors who will have tables set up on-site.

It’s an opportunity to sip, savor, and support the vibrancy of the North Fork region.

Raphael Vineyards is located at 39390 NY-25, Peconic. Tickets and more information can be found at the North Fork Promotional Council’s website, northforkpromotionalcouncil.com.

Celebrate Thanksgiving at Lulu Kitchen & Bar in Sag Harbor

Sag Harbor’s Lulu Kitchen & Bar will be serving a festive Thanksgiving menu on Thursday, November 27, from noon to 8 p.m. The restaurant is offering a traditional holiday feast with roasted turkey, cranberry sauce, chestnut-sunchoke stuffing, sweet potato soufflé, roasted lemon-brussels sprouts, and house gravy. The prix-fixe meal is $115 for two, plus tax and gratuity, and requires a minimum of two diners per table. A children’s portion is also available for $30, and the regular à la carte menu will remain available throughout the day. Reservations are recommended and can be made on Resy or by calling 631-725-0900.

Located on Main Street, Lulu Kitchen & Bar is a year-round bistro known for its wood-burning cuisine and inviting atmosphere, with French doors opening to views of the bustling street. Chef Philippe Corbet, trained in France and experienced in Michelin-starred kitchens, leads the kitchen, focusing on locally sourced ingredients and wood-fired cooking.

For more information, visit lulusagharbor.com.

Thanksgiving at R.AIRE in Hampton Bays

Hampton Bays’ R.AIRE will celebrate Thanksgiving with a special three-course prix fixe menu on Thursday, November 27, from 2 to 7 p.m. Guests can enjoy classic holiday flavors with a Spanish twist, alongside the restaurant’s signature tapas-inspired dishes. The menu is $85 per adult and $35 for children 12 and under, plus tax and gratuity.

Starters include options such as Caesar or harvest salad, oysters Rockefeller, lobster pumpkin bisque, and organic crispy artichokes, followed by a choice of mains ranging from roasted turkey with mushroom stuffing and cranberry chutney to salmon, duck breast, pork chops, wagyu filet, or mushroom fideua. Desserts include pumpkin flan, Tarta de Santiago, or Banda de Frutas, while a separate children’s menu features smaller portions and familiar favorites.

Chef Alex Bujoreanu, who hails from Spain, emphasizes seasonal, fresh ingredients, authentic tapas, and healthful preparations without butter or processed flour. The restaurant also offers an extensive wine selection curated by the chef. Reservations and full menu details are available at hamptonmaid.com/raire.

Thanksgiving To Go at Art of Eating in Bridgehampton

Bridgehampton’s Art of Eating is offering its popular Thanksgiving to go menu this holiday season, available now for preorders. The restaurant’s carefully curated menu features seasonal, locally sourced dishes that bring a gourmet touch to the traditional holiday feast. Guests can enjoy everything from artisan cheeses, kobacha squash and goat cheese spread, and a farm-fresh relish tray, to Nova Scotia lobster salad, a modern Waldorf salad, and soups like corn and lobster chowder or heirloom squash, golden beet and turmeric bisque.

Main course options include slow-roasted turkey from Mecox Farms, Berkshire glazed ham, turkey breast confit, and a Mini Feast featuring turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, sweet potato purée, broccolini, cranberry sauce, gravy, and a biscuit. Side dishes range from classic mashed potatoes and vanilla-scented sweet potato purée to roasted brussels sprouts, sautéed broccolini with portobello mushrooms, baked honeynut squash stuffed with squash caponata, and house-made giblet gravy. Desserts include pear and almond tart, cheesecake crème brûlée, vegan pumpkin pecan pie tea bread, Milk Pail honey apple crisp, and a gluten-free chocolate ganache soufflé cake.

Orders can be placed by calling 631-267-2411 or online at hamptonsholiday.myshopify.com. Art of Eating is located at 264 Butter Lane in Bridgehampton. More information about the restaurant and its seasonal menus is available at hamptonsartofeating.com.