Foodstuffs: Cooking Classes, Talking Art, ‘Love Bites’ and Talkhouse Encore

‘Let’s Get Cooking 
With Chef Alex’

R.AIRE at The Hampton Maid in Hampton Bays will host “Let’s Get Cooking With Chef Alex,” a fun and interactive cooking class. Choose from either Sunday, March 3, or Sunday, March 10, classes, both of which will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Chef Alex Bujoreanu will guide participants through the process of making authentic tapas and paella. Each dish will be complemented with a glass of wine. After the class, participants will have the opportunity to enjoy the fruits of their labor while hanging out with Chef Alex and fellow classmates. The cost is $150 per class. For more information and to sign up, visit hamptonmaid.com.

R.AIRE at The Hampton Maid is located at 259 East Montauk Highway, Hampton Bays.

Jamie Diamond Talks Art

Almond Restaurant’s “Artists & Writers” winter dinner series continues on Monday, March 4, at 6:30 p.m. with performance artist, writer and filmmaker Jamie Diamond. A three-course family style meal will be served with one glass of wine or beer for $49 plus gratuity.

Jamie Diamond is a performance artist, photographer and filmmaker living and working in New York. Since 2008, Diamond has been an active professional visual artist and educator in Philadelphia at the University of Pennsylvania, mounting national and international exhibitions. At the core of her work is the evolving nature of human connection and intimacy. Her work has been the focus of exhibitions in Hong Kong, Germany, Canada, Italy, Denmark, New York City and Massachusetts. Diamond is a recipient of the NYFA Fellowship Award in Photography, artist in residence at The Bronx Museum, Mana Residencies program, LMCC Swing Space residency and Work Space residency and received the Toby Devan Lewis Fellowship Award. Her work has been featured in numerous publications.

Reservations are required and can be made by calling Almond 631-537-5665 or using the following link: bit.ly/3Uu5Tby. Almond Restaurant is at 1 Ocean Road in Bridgehampton. For details, visit almondrestaurant.com.

“Love Bites”
For Katy’s Courage

The Clubhouse Hamptons will host “Love Bites,” an annual tasting and dancing event to benefit Katy’s Courage, on Saturday, March 23, from 7 to 10 p.m.

The event will honor Juliette Logie, Cheryl Labrozzi McMahon and Marianne Ward, and will feature unlimited tastings from over 20 of the Hamptons top chefs, beer, wine and specialty drinks, music by DJ Michael, a silent auction, raffles and more.

Participating chefs and restaurants include: The Clubhouse Hamptons; Events by Peter Ambrose; Bonfire Coffee House; Dreesens Catering and Donuts; East Hampton Kitchen; Golden Pear Café; Grace and Grit Events; Hampton Coffee; Art of Eating Catering; Robyns Kitchen; Sen Sag Harbor; Silver Spoon Specialties; The Bell and Anchor; The Sea Bean; Union Burger Bar; Veg on Board. Drinks sponsors are ChampionZ Gin and Royal Mash.

Katy’s Courage is a not-for-profit organization honoring Katy Stewart, an inspirational 12-year-old Sag Harbor girl who died from a rare form of pediatric liver cancer. The organization is dedicated to supporting education, children’s bereavement support and pediatric cancer research through multiple fundraising events.

Tickets for “Love Bites” are $75 per person and can be purchased online by visiting bit.ly/3OLwe1n or at the door. The Clubhouse Hamptons is at 174 Daniel’s Hole Road, East Hampton. For further information about Katy’s Courage, visit katyscourage.org. Donations may be sent by check to P.O. Box 3251, Sag Harbor, NY 11963.

Talkhouse Encore

Talkhouse Encore, a line of refreshing, authentic and fruit-forward spirits-based RTDs (ready-to-drink) has hit store shelves. The brand is an extension of Stephen Talkhouse, the legendary, Amagansett music venue frequented by hall of fame performers and celebrities.

Talkhouse Encore was founded by Ruby Honerkamp, daughter of Stephen Talkhouse founder, Peter Honerkamp. Drawing from her family’s experience and legacy, Ruby Honerkamp successfully launched a line of sessionable spirit-based seltzers that encompass the iconic music venue and taste just like a cocktail you would order at the bar. The five flavors in the Talkhouse Encore lineup are gluten-free and made with real spirits, fruit juice and premium ingredients. They also have no added sugar or artificial flavoring, offering a lighter alternative with authentic taste and fewer calories.

Debuting with a 5 percent ABV (alcohol by volume), the Talkhouse Encore flavors include: Blood Orange Tequila Soda, Cranberry Vodka Soda, Grapefruit Tequila Soda, Lime Vodka Soda and Hampton Mule. Other flavors are in development and are coming soon. The full lineup is available on the Talkhouse Encore site, talkencore.com, from an online retailer or at retail stores.

DJ Chile at Coche Comedor

Coche Comedor in Amagansett will host DJ Chile on Saturday, March 2. Doors will open at 10 p.m. and DJ Chile will be spinning the best of salsa and Latin hits. Admission is free and the bar will be open. Coche Comedor is at 74A Montauk Highway in Amagansett. Visit cochecomedor.com for details.

A Night at the Oscars

Canoe Place Inn & Cottages will host “Oscar Night Live at Canoe Place,” on Sunday, March 10, from 6 to 11 p.m. Guests are invited to join PBS critics Bill McCuddy, Lisa Rosman and Neil Rosen for a night filled with movie magic. A specialty prix-fixe menu and Oscar-themed drinks will be served as guests enjoy the Academy Awards on a 15-foot screen. Hosts will provide banter, share their predictions and offer movie-themed prizes throughout the event, with a grand prize going to the attendee with the most correct categories on the ballot. Tickets are $75 at canoeplace.com. Canoe Place Inn & Cottages is at 239 East Montauk Highway Hampton Bays.