Foodstuffs: The Power of Food, Fall Specials and a Sparkling Wine Milestone

‘The Power of Food’

East End Food will host its upcoming benefit event, “The Power of Food: An Evening Benefiting East End Food,” on Thursday, September 26, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Ocean Club Restaurant at Montauk Yacht Club.

The evening will be an opportunity to enjoy a selection of local cuisine and drinks prepared by acclaimed Chef Jarad McCarroll, while supporting a vital cause. Participation will directly contribute to the completion of the East End Food Hub in Riverhead, equipping the shared commercial kitchen and launching the year-round indoor farmers market. Additionally, the funds raised will help develop educational spaces, expand the local food storefront and support community outreach programs.

“The benefit is a pivotal moment for us. It’s more than just a fundraising event — it’s a celebration of our community’s commitment to a sustainable, resilient local food system,” said East End Food Executive Director Marci Moreau. “With your support, we can achieve our goals and continue to provide essential services that benefit both our farmers and the broader community.”

Ocean Club Restaurant at Montauk Yacht Club is located at 32 Star Island Road in Montauk.

Tickets are $200 and can be purchased at eastendfood.org/calendar. Those who cannot attend are asked to consider a donation to support the mission of East End Food.

It’s Fall at Almond Restaurant

Almond Restaurant is offering new fall specials. A two-course prix fixe for $39 will be offered Tuesday through Thursday nights all night and Friday and Saturday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Monday is meatless Monday with a special meatless prix fixe all night for $39. On Tuesday, a burger and beer special will be offered for $25. On Wednesdays it’s bottomless mussels and fries for $25 and on Thursdays it’s ramen night with the ramen du jour for $29. Almond’s world famous Karaoke night is back on Saturdays with DJ Lama starting at 9:30 p.m.

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

20th Anniversary Harvest Brunch and Legacy Wine Tasting

Sparkling Pointe’s 20th Anniversary Harvest Brunch and Legacy Wine Tasting, a celebration of two decades of Méthode Champenoise sparkling wine-making excellence on the North Fork, will take place on Saturday, September 28, at noon.

The curated brunch will take place outside the Sparkling Pointe Tasting House surrounded by the vineyard paired with scenic views of the winery and Sparkling Pointe’s finest bubbly, including both legacy library wines and current release selections. The brunch will be catered by Southold General, offering a delicious seasonal spread that perfectly complements the wines.

The brunch includes pumpkin spice popovers, tomato rosemary goat cheese focaccia, glazed cinnamon buns for the table, followed by a first course of cocktail shrimp with lemon caper aioli, a second course of crespelle with mascarpone cream topped with white balsamic roasted grapes, and a third course featuring a grain bowl with smoked olive oil, Sunnyside eggs, sesame tahini drizzle, grape tomato and sliced cucumber garnish.

Tickets are $150 each and available at sparklingpointe.com. Sparkling Pointe is at 39750 County Road 48 in Southold. For more information, call 631-765-0200.