Foodstuffs: Hanukkah Menus, Santa Brunch, Winter Specials and Seafood To Go

Winter Menu Dazzles at The American Hotel

For over 50 years, The American Hotel has served up sumptuous dining for all who walk through its doors. The Hotel’s Winter Menu includes irresistible fare — flavors and aromas to satisfy any discerning patron. Of special note are the Daily Evening Dining Promotions available through May 2024.

The menu includes: Monday – Prime Rib; Tuesday – Dollar Oysters; Wednesday – Limitless Lobster; Thursday – Moules & Muscadet; Friday – Paella & Albarino.

Each wintry holiday season, The American Hotel shows its appreciation for East End residents — its devoted customers — with a special 30 percent off “Winter Gift Card.” The gift card can be purchased now through December 24 at this holiday discount. This time limited gift card can be purchased for a minimum of $150 and the following values — $200, $250, $300, $500, $1000. These special discount Gift Cards can be redeemed from January 1, 2024, through Memorial Day 2024, and cannot be combined with any other special discounts such as happy hour. The card cannot be redeemed for cash and the unused value remains on the card after each use.

Stop by soon to see the hotel’s beautiful holiday décor and warm up in the ever-cozy American Hotel. Join your friends at The American Hotel, 49 Main Street, Sag Harbor. For Reservations call 631-725-3535 or book through RESY.

Hamptons Eats Giveaways

Hamptons Eats is offering 12 days of giveaways each day from December 10 to 22. Enter in store to win. Prizes include: Day 1, coffee and bagel with butter or cream cheese; Day 2, a one pound box of assorted cookies; Day 3, a large froyo cup with topping; Day 4, order of fish tacos; Day 5, cup of hot chocolate and a piece of crumb cake; Day 6, 18” pizza with a topping of choice; Day 7, box of 10 cream croissants; Day 8, box of 10 jelly croissants; Day 9, 3 Kings pie (peach, raspberry, apple); Day 10, choice of a Villa sandwich; Day 11, choice of smoothie; Day 12, 7” cake of choice.

Winners must redeem their prize within 30 days. Hamptons Eats, 74 North Main Street, East Hampton, is open daily from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Vendors offer pizza, smoothies, sandwiches, baked goods and more. For information, visit hampton-eats.com or call 631-604-6600.

Hanukkah Specials at Rowdy Hall

Rowdy Hall is celebrating Hanukkah from Thursday, December 7, through Friday, December 15 with a la carte specials beginning at 5 p.m. The regular a la carte menu will also be available. Rowdy Hall is at 177 Main Street, Amagansett. Visit rowdyhall.com or call 631-324-8555 for details.

The specials, subject to change, are as follows:

Thursday, December 7, through Monday, December 11: Appetizer of potato latkes with Halsey apple sauce, sour cream and chives (three per order) for $16; Entrée of braised beef brisket with baby carrots, apples, cranberries and fresh horseradish for $38; dessert of chocolate rugelach for $12.

Tuesday, December 12, through Friday, December 15: Soup of beet purée with horseradish cream for $14; Entrée of roasted poussin with roasted garlic mash and roasted parsnips for $36; dessert of apple cake with honey roasted apple compote and sliced candied pecans for $12.

Hanukkah at Nick & Toni’s

Nick & Toni’s and Rowdy Hall will be celebrating Hanukkah with a la carte specials, available from Thursday, December 7, through Friday, December 15. Nick & Toni’s is at 136 North Main Street, East Hampton. Reservations are recommended at 631-324-3550 or nickandtonis.com.

The regular a la carte menu will also be available. The specials, subject to change, are as follows:

Thursday, December 7, to Sunday, December 10: amuse of chopped chicken liver crostini; appetizer of potato latkes with house-cured salmon and crème fraiche for $24; entrée of braised beef short ribs, maple whipped sweet potatoes and root vegetables for $46; dessert of raspberry jelly filled donut with chocolate sauce for $15.

Wednesday, December 13, through Friday, December 15: amuse of smoked salmon salad, crème fraiche, chives on cucumber; appetizer of roasted beet soup and herb crème fraiche for $16; entrée of braised lamb shank, sweet potato tzimmes and pomegranate gremolata for $44; dessert of berry Linzer torte for $15.

Brunch With the Big Man

Claudio’s Tavern and Grill in Greenport will host a Santa Brunch on Sunday, December 10, and Sunday, December 17, from noon to 3 p.m. Guests will enjoy a la carte brunch items while sipping on their special cocktail, the Merry Berry. A craft station will be set up and children are welcome to decorate gingerbread cookies while they wait to visit Santa. There will be no cost to attend and guests are encouraged to take photos with Santa.

Claudio’s Tavern and Grill is at 111 Main Street in Greenport. Call 631-477-0627 or visit claudios.com for details.

Santa in Hampton Bays

Santa Claus will make a visit to Canoe Place Inn & Cottages in Hampton Bays on Sunday, December 10, for a special yuletide brunch. Tried and true brunch classics will be served along with holiday specials and festive cocktails from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For details, visit canoeplace.com. Canoe Place Inn & Cottages is at 239 East Montauk Highway in Hampton Bays.

New Stuart’s Seafood Menu

Stuarts Seafood has a new menu that’s available every day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The takeout menu offers some tasty options for everyone, from homemade soups and salads to seafood platters and tacos. Lobster roll, tuna poke, crispy chicken and fries, crabby BLT, fisherman’s platter, crab cakes, tempura shrimp and chowders are some of the offerings.

Stop in to place your order, order online at stuartsseafood.com for pickup or order delivery on UberEats, Doordash or Grubhub. Stuart’s Seafood Market is at 41 Oak Lane in Amagansett.