Foodstuffs: Happy Hour, Taco Time, Tequila Dinner and New Eateries

Happy Hour on the Harbor

Bostwick’s on the Harbor is now open for its 33rd season and is now hosting Happy Hour Thursday and Friday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the bar and in the lounge only. Drink specials include $6 draft beers, $12 select house wines and $14 specialty cocktails including Bostwick’s Breeze, Lily Pond Lemonade, Grapefruit Nirvana, Maidstone Mule, Margarita and Blood Orange Margarita.

In addition, a sunset bar bites menu is available during happy hour including shrimp cocktail ($15), Peconic oysters on the half shell ($16 for six), local little neck clams on the half shell ($12), yellowfin tuna poke ($18), crispy Buffalo cauliflower ($16), chicken pot stickers ($12), Bostwick’s famous lobster roll (MP), truffle-parmesan fries ($12), coconut shrimp spring rolls ($15) and harissa dip and chips ($14).

Bostwick’s on the Harbor is open Thursday through Monday starting at 5 p.m. and in mid-June will be expanding its hours. No reservations are accepted; seating is first come first serve. Bostwick’s on the Harbor is at 39 Gann Road in East Hampton. For more information, visit bostwicksontheharbor.com or call 631-324-1150.

Taco on the Side in Southampton

Inspired by the summer houses in Mexico, particularly in Cuernavaca and Valle de Bravo, El Verano, the upscale Mexican restaurant on the corner of Windmill Lane and Jobs Lane in Southampton Village owned by Chef Julian Medina will be expanding this season with El Verano Taco Lot.

Opening Memorial Day weekend, El Verano Taco Lot is a casual, outdoor Mexico City-style taqueria next door to El Verano. Grab a picnic table and enjoy favorites like queso fundido, birria tacos or Chef Medina’s signature lobster roll, plus drinks like a Mexican Arnold Palmer with hibiscus tea and limeade or frozen margarita. Perfect for casual outdoor dining or grabbing to-go before hitting the beach.

Also set to open Memorial Day weekend next door from El Verano (at 101 Jobs Lane), El Farm Market will offer farm-fresh prepared foods like Chef Medina’s guacamole, roasted tomato salsa, dips and sandwiches — including a lobster BLT, French dip, and Mexican tortas — plus rotating seasonal veggies.

For more information visit elveranony.com. El Verano is at 10 Windmill Lane in Southampton.

Tequila Casa Dragones Pairing Dinner at Fresno

Fresno in East Hampton will host a Tequila Casa Dragones Pairing Dinner on Sunday, May 18, at 6 p.m. The evening will feature five-courses and each course will be paired with a Tequila Casa Dragones. It will be led by Mexico’s celebrated sommelier and Casa Dragones brand education specialist Sandra Fernández, as well as Fresno’s executive chef Jesus Gonzales, who hails from Chiapas, Mexico, the southernmost state known for one of the largest indigenous Mayan populations in Mexico.

Tickets must be purchased in advance at fresnorestaurant.com/reservations and seating is limited. Fresno Restaurant is at 8 Fresno Place in East Hampton.

Wayan and Ma•dé Summer Residency at EHP Resort & Marina

Cédric and Ochi Vongerichten, the couple behind the New York City French-Indonesian restaurants Wayan and Ma•dé, are returning to the East End to offer Wayan & Ma•dé at EHP Resort & Marina in East Hampton, a summer residency from May 22 through August 31 where guests can enjoy sunset bites followed by the couple’s signature dinner menu highlighting local ingredients and Southeast Asian flavors.

Sunset bites (offered from 4 to 6 p.m.) include oysters with chili-lime mignonette, assorted crudité with peanut coconut dip, popcorn shrimp with sambal oelek and warm Balinese lobster roll. For dinner (offered from 6 to 10 p.m.), dishes will include tuna tartare with green chili sambal and avocado; corn fritters; mango salad with cherry tomato, cashew and lime vinaigrette; fluke sashimi with calamansi dressing and basil; crab fried rice with kerupuk and cilantro; pork ribs with soy tamarind glaze and sesame seeds; whole black sea bass with sambal tomat; and lobster noodles with black pepper butter and Thai basil.

The Wayan & Ma•dé residency takes the place of the former Sunset Harbor at EHP. Guests arriving by boat are able to dock their vessels at EHP Marina. Open Wednesday through Sunday from May 22 to June 15, the residency expands to seven days a week from June 16 to August 31, from 5 to 10 p.m. and longer hours on the weekend, including weekend brunch. In addition, EHP’s Sí Sí Mediterranean Restaurant is back again this year, marking its fifth year of operation this season.

In 2019, Cédric and Ochi Vongerichten opened Wayan, an Indonesian restaurant with a modern French flair, on Spring Street in Manhattan. They subsequently opened Ma•dé, which means “second born” in Balinese, next door. Cédric, who has trained across the globe, including under his father, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, brings a fusion of French techniques to the dishes. Ochi’s Jakarta roots infuse vibrant Indonesian flavors into Wayan and Ma•dé’s menus, resulting in a diverse culinary experience that celebrates the vibrant tapestry of Indonesian cuisine.

Reservations are available for indoor and outdoor seating on Resy. Wayan & Ma•dé at EHP is at 313 Three Mile Harbor Road in East Hampton. Visit ehpresort.com for details.

Motorino Mobile Pizza Returns

Motorino Pizzeria Napoletana returns to the East End for its second season. The custom-built wood-fired pizza trailer is available for on-demand pizza parties and this season is introducing new trailers, the Motorino Pasta Mini Truck and Motorino Rosticceria, and new packages.

Founded in 2008 by Chef Mathieu Palombino, Motorino has opened locations around the world. Motorino Mobile offers a full onsite pizza station, complete with refrigeration, tent and lights. Chef Mathieu is expanding his offerings to now include Pasta Parties and Rosticceria packages for his guests, as well as a full service bar.

Motorino Mobile makes Neapolitan-style pizzas and the Motorino Pasta Mini Truck will feature a 4-foot pasta pan capable of serving up to 100 guests. Optional add-ons for a Motorino party include a prosciutto station, an Italian gelato cart and homemade tiramisu.

For more information, visit motorinopizza.com.

Claudio’s Greenport Redux

Claudio’s Waterfront in Greenport, a fixture of the North Fork’s dining scene since 1870, has reopened for the 2025 summer season. The complex, home to Claudio’s Tavern & Grill, Claudio’s Pizza, and Crabby Jerry’s, is evolving under a new partnership with Gansevoort Street Hospitality. Crabby Jerry’s has been reimagined as Common Country East, while the spaces formerly occupied by Claudio’s Tavern & Grill and Claudio’s Pizza have transformed into Charlie Boy at Claudio’s.

Celeste Fierro, a New York native, serves as the managing partner at Claudio’s Greenport. With nearly two decades of experience, Fierro has made her mark in the hospitality industry, from opening ONE with Jonathan Segel in New York to launching STK, a modern steakhouse and lounge that expanded to 36 locations, pioneering the restaurant boom in the city’s meatpacking district.

“We’re excited to welcome guests back to our waterfront complex for another unforgettable season,” said Fierro.

Claudio’s Greenport is open Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., expanding to full seasonal hours later this month. Known for locally sourced seafood and dockside dining on Greenport Harbor, Claudio’s signature dishes include lobster rolls, baked clams, New England clam chowder and Claudio’s smash burger, complemented by cocktails like the Mudslide and Claudio’s Rum Punch.

Starting May 24, Claudio’s will present live music on most Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Friday performances will run from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., with weekend music from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. DJs will entertain guests every Saturday from 9 p.m. until closing, with occasional Friday sets.

The grand openings of Common Country East and Charlie Boy will follow at the end of May. Common Country East debuts as a reimagined country restaurant and bar that blends the laid-back spirit of coastal living with an elevated food and beverage program. Set against the backdrop of Greenport’s harbor, the venue features elevated bar fare including fresh seafood and summer classics alongside signature cocktails, frozen drinks and a curated selection of beers and whiskeys. Charlie Boy at Claudio’s is an all-day Italian American café concept rooted in the rich traditions of Italian-American cuisine and elevated by a fresh, modern perspective.

Claudio’s Waterfront is at 111 Main Street in Greenport. For more information, visit claudios.com or call 631-477-0627.

Fizz & Fry on the North Fork

Founded in 2004 by Tom and Cynthia Rosicki, Sparkling Pointe is the North Fork’s only winery dedicated solely to Méthode Champenoise sparkling wines. Their modern Tasting House and 40-acre vineyard produce over a dozen acclaimed cuvées made from sustainably grown Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier. Guests can enjoy tastings and private events in the VIP Bubble Lounge, Tasting House, or on the vineyard terrace.

New this season is Fizz & Fry at the Sparkling Pointe Tasting House — a Monday night series running May 26 through Labor Day. In collaboration with Braun Seafood & Kitchen, the winery serves a crave-worthy menu of fried chicken, fried seafood, classic sides and rotating weekly specials, all designed to pair with a full lineup of sparkling wines.

Sparkling Pointe is at 39750 County Road 48 in Southold. Visit sparklingpointe.com for details.

Pound Trap Sourcing

Minnow at The Galley Ho is a vibrant, sustainable seafood restaurant on the North Fork. Nestled along picturesque Cutchogue Harbor, Minnow offers a front-row seat to the bounty of the sea, serving up line-caught seafood and locally sourced ingredients. With each visit, expect an inspired culinary experience where the flavors of the sea take center stage based on what was caught that day.

Beginning this summer, Andrea Tese will be the first restaurateur to own, operate and source fish from her own pound traps; a historic, eco-friendly method that ensures only the best catch while protecting local fish populations and eliminating bycatch for more sustainable fishing. It’s a front-row seat to the North Fork’s maritime heritage, with breezy dockside dining to match.

Minnow at The Galley Ho is at 650 First Street in New Suffolk. Visit minnowrestaurant.com for details.

Ocean Club Sets Sail

Montauk Yacht Club’s recently unveiled restaurant, Ocean Club, will debut a new menu for the upcoming season led by acclaimed Chef Jarad McCarroll. The 4,500-square-foot space features the largest open kitchen in the Hamptons, designed as a stage where guests can watch the culinary team in action. Following a multi-million-dollar renovation, both the property and the restaurant are set to officially reopen, building on the success and momentum of last year’s soft launch.

For a more immersive experience, Ocean Club also offers a chef’s table adjacent to the kitchen, where guests can enjoy a custom, off-menu meal prepared by McCarroll himself.

“With the renovation, we wanted the kitchen to be open and expansive — not just for function, but to create a sense of connection,” says McCarroll. “There’s something special about watching a meal come to life; it brings energy to the space and invites guests to feel part of the experience.”

The updated dinner offerings feature standout seafood dishes, comprising a lobster Caesar salad, lobster pasta in an aromatic broth, halibut with a yogurt emulsion, salmon finished with elderflower beurre blanc, and scallops served over a corn medley with onion, bacon, and jalapeño. On the land side, highlights are a grilled chicken breast paired with raviolo, sunchoke, and pepitas, along with a curated selection of premium steaks such as picanha, New York strip, and a tenderloin, complemented by beetroot ketchup, chive oil, and pepitas.

Ocean Club will also reintroduce favorite dishes from last summer, including the margherita and cacio e pepe pizzas, the signature “OC” bread served with dipping oil and a selection of raw bar offerings.

For breakfast, guests can enjoy eggs Benedict, avocado toast with poached eggs, French toast, and a breakfast sandwich with scrambled eggs, bacon, and avocado on a brioche bun with smoked mayo.

Reservations for Ocean Club can be made via montaukyachtclub.com and Resy. Montauk Yacht Club is at 32 Star Island Road in Montauk.