Third annual Sag Harbor kitchen tour

Though kitchens are, in essence, utilitarian household necessities—the basic areas to prepare and cook food—for many, they are the heart and soul of a house.

With the advent of industrialization and modernization, over the years, kitchens have become central places in the home to gather and entertain. And that will certainly hold true for the 200-plus attendees expected at the Sag Harbor Community Food Pantry’s third annual “Neighbors Helping Neighbors Kitchen Tour” this coming weekend.

The tour, which is planned for Saturday, June 5, from noon to 4 p.m. and benefits the Sag Harbor Community Food Pantry, will include six unique Sag Harbor-area kitchens.

Last week, Residence got a preview of one of those kitchens, located on High View Drive, newly built by Jason Carey’s Sag Harbor-based Camelot Builders. On Friday, Mr. Carey said that he built the Tuscan-style house in the manner of traditional centuries-old European architecture, but with a twist—the entire house was constructed using modern green building principals.

The kitchen blends old-world style with contemporary amenities: an enamel and stainless steel stove made by Antonio Bertazzoni, one of the oldest manufacturers of stoves in the world; poured concrete sinks equipped with sensorized faucets; a drop-down spice rack that “slides” into the cabinet; and a 21-bottle wine rack wall based on traditional Tuscan architecture, which is backed up by a state-of-the-art wine cellar.

Mr. Carey remarked that the house, which he reported was dubbed “the greenest house in the Hamptons” by the “Savvy Homebuyer” television show, was finished just in time for the house tour.

“We completed it last month,” he said, adding that all of the wood used for cabinetry and flooring was cleared from oak trees on the property. The 
house, which is right next to 
door Mr. Carey’s home, is currently on the market for $4.9 million.

The five other homes on the tour include: environmentally friendly construction and a “host’s kitchen” in North Haven; a kitchen with a view in Baypoint; a galley kitchen circa 1830, and an updated 1840s area former parsonage kitchen in the village.

According to Regina Humanitzki, the special events coordinator for the Food Pantry, Mr. Carey’s house is just one of the many treats on the tour.

“We’ve got some amazing houses again this year, plus food at all of the homes, and music too,” she said on Friday.

Each house will have different treats. And there will be one special dessert house this year, featuring favorite recipes of Food Pantry volunteers, Ms. Humanitzki said. Additional food and wine on the tour will be provided courtesy of Cromer’s Country Market, Cynthia Battaglia Caterer, Cavaniola’s Gourmet Cheese Shop, Cilantro’s restaurant, Dock House restaurant and Wölffer Estate Vineyard. Additionally, musician Brad Beyer will be playing piano at one of the homes.

“Everyone comes together for this event,” Ms. Humanitzki said. “The Sag Harbor community is so giving.”

The Sag Harbor Community Food Pantry “Neighbors Helping Neighbors Kitchen Tour” will be held on Saturday, June 5, from noon to 4 p.m. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased at The Wharf Shop on Main Street or by calling 725-8570. The funds raised through the tour will be applied 100 percent toward defraying the weekly cost of purchasing fresh vegetables, fruit, dairy products and groceries to those in need.