Foodstuffs: Love Bites, Karaoke Night, a Progressive Wine Menu and Oysters at the Bar

Love Bites at The Clubhouse

The Clubhouse Hamptons will host Love Bites, an annual tasting event to benefit Katy’s Courage, on Saturday, March 4, from 7 to 10 p.m. The event will feature unlimited tastings from over 20 of the region’s top chefs, beer, wine and specialty drinks, music by DJ Michael of East End Entertainment, a silent action, Golfers Dream Raffle and tastes from recognized chefs and restaurants.

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.

The Clubhouse Hamptons is at 174 Daniel’s Hole Road, East Hampton. Tickets for Love Bites are $100 for one or $150 for two and can be purchased online by visiting katyscourage.org or clubhousehamptons.com. Donations may be sent by check to P.O. Box 3251, Sag Harbor, NY 11963.

Karaoke Is Back

Almond Restaurant and Bar is bringing back its world famous karaoke, which started February 11. Every Saturday starting at 9 p.m. patrons are welcome to choose their favorite tune to belt out. Hosted by DJ Carlos Lama, Karaoke Saturdays will run until midnight each Saturday.

Almond Restaurant is at 1 Ocean Road in Bridgehampton. Call 631-537-5665 or visit almondrestaurant.com for details.

A Progressive Italian Wine Dinner

Nick & Toni’s will host a special wine pairing dinner on Thursday, February 23 beginning at 6:30 p.m. “Italy: Top of the Boot” will feature a five-course menu crafted by Chef Michael Zuckerman and Pastry Chef Kelsey Roden, paired with Italian wines chosen by Beverage Director Chimene Macnaughton.

“The inspiration for this month’s dinner came from an email exchange I’ve been having with the brilliant Friulian winemaker Giampaolo Venica,” said Macnaughton. “In talking about his latest project Dalia Maris — itself inspired by the whites of France’s Northern Rhône valley where Giampaolo recently worked several harvests — Giampaolo shared with me his passion for and commitment to the indigenous whites of his native Friuli, and reading his extolling of their terroir, and his pure joy in describing these wines. I just had to take us all there, if only for one night.”

The cost of the five-course menu is $150, plus tax and gratuity. Wines from the menu will be available with special event pricing preorder directly through Jacques Franey of Domaine Franey on the night of the event.

Nick & Toni’s is located at 136 North Main Street, East Hampton. For details or reservations, call 631-324-3550 or visit nickandtonis.com.

Greek Specials in Bridgehampton

Elaia Estiatorio restaurant in Bridgehampton is keeping things interesting this winter. The restaurant recently began offering a Zero-Proof Beverage Menu to accompany its existing menu of Greek-inspired libations, including a refreshing temperance beverage called the Grapefruit Collins (hand-squeezed ruby red grapefruit, lime and soda) and a delectable nonalcoholic drink with a subtle spiciness called the Achilles Heel (ginger, passionfruit and lime saffron) and The Parthenon (blossom water, mango-rosemary, jalapeno, lime and a splash of pineapple).

In addition, Tuesdays through Saturdays from 5 to 6:30 p.m., Elaia Estiatorio’s vibrant Opa Happy Hour at the bar features $1 oysters, select wines, signature cocktails and small plates for $12.

Elaia Estiatorio is at 95 School Street in Bridgehampton. Visit elaiaestiatorio.com for more information.