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Andrew Rockwell has been named the new head winemaker at Sparkling Pointe on the North Fork.
DUNE General Manager Keino Morris, with Director of Public Relations Dana Berry, Commercial Director Viktoria Riley and Executive Chef Lester Dean and the Topping Rose House in Bridgehampton, where the Ocean Club, Four Seasons Resort, Bahamas, held a pop-up event in late August.
Paella will be on the menu, and an item guests will learn to cook, at a special, hands-on cooking class with R.AIRE Chef Alex Bujoreanu on September 21.
Spanish Flavors Meet Ribera del Duero at R.AIRE
R.AIRE at The Hampton Maid in Hampton Bays will host a special wine dinner on Tuesday, September 16, at 6:30 p.m. pairing five courses from Chef Alex Bujoreanu with selections from Pradorey, one of Ribera del Duero’s most historic estate wineries. Owner Fernando Rodriguez de Rivera Cremades will be on hand to share insights behind each pour. Menu highlights include mahi mahi crudo with cucumber and citrus, wagyu beef carpaccio with aged manchego, and confit duck canelones with porcini and truffle. Tickets are $150 per person, plus tax and gratuity.
Chef Burjoreanu will also lead a hands-on cooking class on Sunday, September 21, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., where guests will master Spanish tapas and paella while enjoying Spanish wine. Tickets are $150 per person, plus tax and gratuity.
For reservations and details, visit hamptonmaid.com/raire.
Fall Sunday Suppers at The Pridwin
The Pridwin Hotel on Shelter Island is launching a new Fall Sunday Suppers Series, running September 28 through October 19. Each Sunday from 5 to 8:30 p.m., Executive Chef Todd Ruiz will present a rotating, family-style menu highlighting seasonal East End ingredients. Themes range from late-summer seafood boils to wood-fired harvest dinners and rustic roasts, all served al fresco on the hotel lawn overlooking the water.
Reservations can be made through OpenTable, at caperesorts.com, or by calling 631-749-0476.
The Pridwin is also offering New York residents 20 percent off September and October stays, with classic fall activities like s’mores by the fire, outdoor movies, kayaking, and live acoustic music. The season concludes October 20, following the final Sunday Supper on October 19.
Sparkling Pointe Names New Head Winemaker
Sparkling Pointe, the North Fork winery dedicated exclusively to méthode champenoise sparkling wines, has named Andrew Rockwell as its new head winemaker. A member of the production team since 2008, Rockwell steps into the role just in time to oversee the 2025 harvest now underway.
With more than 16 years of experience and a background in engineering, Rockwell has spent the past eight years working closely with founding winemaker Gilles Martin, helping to refine Sparkling Pointe’s signature style. His first harvest at the helm offers him the chance to shape the winery’s next vintage from grape to glass, blending precision with a philosophy of honoring each year’s unique character while pursuing continual refinement.
For more information, visit sparklingpointe.com.
Levain Bakery Celebrates National Black & White Cookie Day
In honor of National Black & White Cookie Day on September 14, Levain Bakery is bringing back a fan favorite: the Black & White Chocolate Chip Cookie. Available Friday, September 12, through Monday, September 15, at all Levain locations nationwide and online for coast-to-coast shipping, the limited-edition cookie is made with extra dark cocoa, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and chunky white chocolate pieces — Levain’s decadent twist on the classic New York treat.
First introduced last year at Levain’s Flatiron bakery, the cookie sold out quickly and has since become one of the bakery’s most requested specials. This September marks its much-anticipated return, just in time for cookie lovers to join the celebration.
For more information, visit levainbakery.com.
Dune by Jean-Georges Brings the Bahamas to Bridgehampton
Dune by Jean-Georges at The Ocean Club, Four Seasons Resort, Bahamas, treated Hamptons guests to a tropical pop-up at Topping Rose House in Bridgehampton on August 28 and August 29. Patrons sampled island-inspired dishes like conch salad, local lobster, fried plantains, bok choy, and roasted grouper, alongside Bahamian cocktails crafted by bartender Ansel Miller.
Attendees also mingled with Dune Executive Chef Lester Dean and the resort’s leadership team, experiencing a taste of the Bahamas without leaving Long Island. The event highlighted both the resort’s culinary offerings and its new private residences in the Bahamas.
For more information, visit fourseasons.com/oceanclub.
Claudio’s Greenport Celebrates Fall With Seasonal Treats
Claudio’s in Greenport welcomes the first day of fall on September 22 with two seasonal specials: a jumbo warm pretzel with cheddar cheese dip paired with craft beer, and a refreshing fall sangria, each priced at $17. Set on the waterfront, the restaurant offers a cozy spot to enjoy the changing North Fork scenery while celebrating the season.
Fall is also prime time for a Greenport getaway, with local hotels offering lower rates and Claudio’s providing a picturesque setting for private gatherings, from birthdays and engagements to showers and mini-moons. While Claudio’s Greenport closes in November, its recently opened international location at Atlantis Bahamas remains open year-round, featuring Bohemian-inspired dishes alongside fan favorites from the North Fork.
For more information, visit claudiosny.com.
Staff Writer on Sep 10, 2025