Vine Street Café
From back-of-house gardens to caught-this-morning fare, these seven local restaurants redefine farm-to-table dining—always serving a rich assortment of savory cuisine made with top-tier ingredients straight from the East End.
pescatore from Centro Hamptons.
CENTRO ITALIAN
Hampton Bays’ signature farmto- fork Italian restaurant gives its own meaning to family style. Rife with bold flavors and locally sourced ingredients, Centro Italian prepares all of its dishes in-house, centered on scrumptious family recipes—think fresh homemade pastas, individual pizzas from the wood-burning oven, and Mediterranean-inspired dishes like clams oreganata and grilled octopus. And, as if that’s not enough, Centro dishes out the best summer specials with its aperitivo hour, a prix fixe menu on select nights and Boccee Wednesdays. Need we say more? 336 W. Montauk Highway, Hampton Bays,centrohamptons.com
VINE STREET CAFÉ
With over 20 years of culinary business experience, chefs and owners Terry Harwood and Lisa Murphy-Harwood know what they’re bringing to the table. Rooted in local fare from around the East End, the pair’s first eatery, Vine Street Café, makes everything from scratch using only the freshest ingredients for their ever-changing seasonal menu. Going one step further than sourcing from local farmers, fishermen, purveyors and winemakers (which the duo most definitely does), Harwood grows an array of herbs and heirloom vegetables that support the team’s sustainable approach to recipe development and business practices. Craving seconds? We recommend checking out their other savory spots, like VSC Market (which sells a variety of sauces and smoked meats) and their East Hampton eatery, Cove Hollow Tavern. 41 S. Ferry Road, Shelter Island,vinestreetcafe.com
TOPPING ROSE HOUSE
No gatekeeping here; we are obsessed with Topping Rose House. If you’re on the hunt for delicious farm-to-table bites sourced from local farms, orchards and fishermen, there is simply no better spot. Beloved Hamptonite and culinary mastermind Jean- Georges Vongerichten—alongside chef Paul Eschbach—keeps the menu fresh for year-round fare exploding with decadent flavors and authentic twists. Our mustorder menu item? The steamed black sea bass with ginger scallion, chiles, Mattituck mushrooms and asparagus. 1 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton,toppingrosehouse.com
Nick & Toni’s interiors
NICK & TONI’S
Nick & Toni’s has earned its spot as an East End staple, welcoming in the “it” crowd every summer and never wavering from its signature (and savory) bites. Taking immense pride in its local bounty, the eatery works directly with other East End favorites like Amber Waves Farm, Peconic Land Trust, Niman Ranch, Dock to Dish and more. “We carry on Jeff’s legacy and his vision of being authentic and sourcing as much as possible locally,” says co-founder Toni Ross, wife to Jeff Salaway. Since its opening over 35 years ago, the restaurant has quite literally grown over the years, now boasting a 1-acre garden behind the building that sources much of the restaurant’s produce. 136 N. Main St., East Hampton,nickandtonis.com
Amber Waves shishitos with kimchi mayo and shad roe bottarga from Almond
ALMOND
For Bridgehampton’s signature French bistro, the mantra is simple: seasonal, local and artisanal since 2001. When creating the ever-changing menu, co-founder and executive chef Jason Weiner keeps a market-driven ethos top of mind—working with over 40 local farms and friends all over the Hamptons. This sustainable meets- handmade mindset is also found in the kitchen, where you’ll find the team hanging their charcuterie, grinding their kimchi, and smoking their fish and bacon. 1 Ocean Road, Bridgehampton,almondrestaurant.com
WISHBONE FARMS
Welcome to Wishbone Farms: Southampton’s go-to spot for chef-driven prepared foods complemented by a curated offering of groceries. Its sustainable take (dubbed farm-to-fridge) replaces the stress of supermarket runs with an array of prepared plates, platters and snacks that showcase the best of the East End. With breakfast, lunch and dinner options, we recommend stopping by for savory dishes and sides like the honey-roasted rainbow carrots; Parmesan-roasted cauliflower; or, our personal favorite, Mom’s chicken noodle soup. 54 Hampton Road, Southampton,eatwishbonefarms.com
Wells Farm asparagus served with wild oyster mushroom sauce (foraged by chef Arie) from Bistro Ete
BISTRO ETE
After formal training at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and years working under two-Michelinstarred chef Philippe Da Silva in Provence, chef Arie Pavlou used his prowess in the kitchen to launch Bistro Eté in 2016. On the menu, expect a bevy of coastal French cuisine options rooted in seasonal ingredients and the highest-quality fare. For our meat lovers, join Arie’s new steak club or, on Friday nights, pick up the charcoal rotisserie chicken dinner, complete with an array of side and a la carte options. 760 Montauk Highway, Water Mill,bistroete.com
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