Moroccan Carrots
Pumpkin Soup with Fideos
Fried Cauliflower and Chicken Kebobs
Twice Cooked Eggplant with Red Peppers
Salmon in Charmoula
Rugelach with hazelnut and date filling
The dinner menu will be overseen by Michael Solomonov, the James Beard Award winning chef/owner of Zahav in Philadelphia. Recently, Michael was chosen as Chef-of-the Year 2014 by Eater Magazine. He’s also the chef/guide of Roger’s film, The Search for Israeli Cuisine.
courtesy Florentine Films
Let’s Eat & Talk Israeli Cuisine
with Filmmaker Roger Sherman
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14 at 5 pm
A Three Course Dinner
A Founder of Florentine Films, http://www.florentinefilms.com/sherman/ Roger is a Director, Producer, Cinematographer, Still Photographer and Author. Roger’s films have won a host of awards including an Emmy, a Peabody, and two Academy Award nominations.
Roger will show clips of The Search for Israeli Cuisine, the new film he is producing, a National PBS Special. It is the first film to bring the richness and diversity of Israel’s food culture to Americans. The discussion will focus on Roger’s experiences filming in Israel at over 100 locations and the 70 plus cultures that make Israeli cuisine one of the most dynamic in the world, with an emphasis on wine. Israel has 350 boutique wineries. The dinner menu will be overseen by Michael Solomonov, the James Beard Award winning chef/owner of Zahav in Philadelphia. Recently, Michael was chosen as Chef-of-the Year 2014 by Eater Magazine. He’s also the chef/guide of Roger’s film.
$75 per person. Please call 631.722.2900 to book, space is limited.
Get Ready for Thanksgiving!
Cooking Classes
Sunday Nov. 23
and Monday Nov. 24
4 pm
Learn to cook a turkey and the sides with Chefs Craig Attwood and Kyle Strong Romeo
$50 a person
Let us do your shopping
Take home a 15 pound D’Artagnan organic free-range turkey and enough local farm produce for 6 to 8 guests.
$125 (please order in advance)
Book a room on Sunday Nov.23 or Monday Nov. 24 and the cooking class is on us
RSVP 631.722.2900
We’re a stop on the free North Fork Shuttle, the Peconic Loop,
on Veteran’s Day weekend November 8 and 9 from noon to 5:30.
Stop by to see the Charles Wildbank exhibit in The Barn Gallery, enjoy our Restaurant Week Menu at $27.95 or warm up by the fireplace in the Speakeasy and enjoy a cup of cider or a taste of our house wines. For the schedule see http://www.liwines.com/?p=17566
From the Long Island Wine Council:
Taste North Fork
Enjoy the North Fork with free shuttles and amazing specials.
We are very pleased to be working with the East End Tourism Alliance to offer the second annual Taste North Fork promotion over Veterans Day Weekend. The program will include special tastings and events at wineries and other local craft beverage producers, as well as a range of activities and offers at local restaurants, shops and historical sites from Wading River to Greenport.
Similar to last year, the 2014 program will feature a free “hop on-hop off” shuttle service connecting North Fork hamlets, wineries and other businesses participating in the festival. There will be a “Riverhead Loop”, for stops between Riverhead and Aquebogue, a “Peconic Loop” between Aquebogue and Peconic, and a “Greenport Loop” with stops between Peconic and Greenport. The shuttles will circulate every 30 minutes from noon to 5:30 pmwith passenger access from the Long Island Rail Road station in Mattituck, the Cross Sound Ferry terminal in Orient Point, and Tanger Outlets in Riverhead. Access to the shuttle loops will also be provided by a new Hampton Jitney I Love NY bus tour (see timetables below). The full program with all offers will be available and updated on www.liwines.com andwww.eastendgetaway.com.
This year’s program is supported by a grant awarded to the Long Island Wine Council by New York State’s Empire State Development and the I LOVE NY Division of Tourism under Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Regional Economic Development Council initiative.
Our historic Inn, Restaurant & Speakeasy is the perfect venue for your holiday party. With its breathtaking setting, central location, fine cuisine, and many private rooms with fireplaces, the Inn is the most sought after location on the East End of Long Island for private events.
Take advantage of seasonal offers and special booking rates for our rooms.
FOUR COURSE HOLIDAY MENU
FIRST
soup of the day
heirloom beet & arugula salad, goat cheese mousse, spiced almonds
SECOND
escabeche of spanish mackerel, gala apples, jalapeno, horseradish crème fraiche
arancini squash, goat cheese, pickled red cabbage
THIRD
roasted amish chicken, brussels sprout leaves, wild mushrooms, spaetzle, raclette
petit filet of beef au poivre, pearl onions, farm greens, rutabaga
monkfish a la plancha, roasted cauliflower, turnips, golden raisins, horseradish brown butter
root vegetable and squash lasagna ricotta cheese, wild mushroom veloute
FOURTH
figgy pudding hard sauce, dried fruit
candy cane crème brulee
$55 per person Sundays through Fridays (minimum 8 persons)
$65 on Saturday night
add a glass of bubbly, spiced wine, or eggnog for $9
Bride and groom in front of trees
Gelmina and Ed, bride and groom in front of Jedediah Hawkins Inn, before their wedding.
http://sherrypickerellphotographyblog.com/
NORTH FORK WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER-GELMINA AND ED’S JEDEDIAH HAWKINS INN WEDDING-9/6/14
Gelmina and Ed met each other while working and just hit it off! They have a sweetness between them that you enjoy watching. Gelmina brings out something special in Ed. She has a spunkiness about her that just brings a smile to your face. They chose the beautifully restored historic JEDEDIAH HAWKINS INN in Jamesport, NY to have their September 6th Wedding which included their closest family and friends. The rainy weather that was headed our way held off for their outdoor ceremony and the evening ended up running just perfectly. They had gorgeous hydrangea bouquets designed by one of the great Florists out here on the North Fork, MATTITUCK FLORIST in Mattituck. It was truly a wonderful day to be a part of! I also was lucky to have my good friend JULIE LOWRY here from Alabama to photograph their day with me. A special thank you to her for making the trek up here to help me. Here are some of my favorites to share:
In the Barn Gallery at Jedediah Hawkins Inn, we welcome a group of artists from the Alex Ferrone Gallery. The exhibit is on through October 14th and open during restaurant hours.
Poster for photography exhibit at the barn gallery at Jedediah Hawkins Inn
Four healthy menu items and recipes from NoFo restaurants
by Vera Chinese
Dining out doesn’t have to mean inflating your daily calorie intake to accomodate a four-course meal.
From quinoa salad to fresh grilled swordfish, North Fork restaurants offer plenty of lighter options for health-conscious diners that don’t skimp on flavor.
Order these tasty yet low carb and high protein dishes on your next visit to one of these restaurants or make them at home.
Jedediah Hawkins Inn
Swordfish a la plancha
Courtesy of Craig Attwood, executive chef
What you’ll need:
5 ounces swordfish steak
1 cup summer ratatouille
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons olive tapenade
5 whole heirloom cherry tomatoes, peeled
1 ounce green herb oil
basil, chiffonade and minced chives to taste
1 teaspoon Herbes de Provence
salt and pepper to taste
Season the swordfish on both sides with salt, pepper and Herbs de Provence and sear on both sides until the fish is at a medium-rare temperature. In a sauté pan, roast garlic and add cherry tomatoes. Quickly add the ratatouille and cook over medium heat. Sprinkle basil, chives, salt and pepper to taste and toss.
Plating instructions: With the tapenade, make a circle around the plate. Place a cup of the finished ratatouille in the center of the plate (reserve 2-3 tomatoes from the ratatouille). Cut the portion of swordfish in half and place on top of the ratatouille. Place the tomatoes on top and around the portion of swordfish. Finish drizzling green herb oil around the plate’s borders.
“The ratatouile is all from local farms. The swordfish is coming from boats off Montauk,” chef Attwood said. “You’ll taste something that’s a little bit different. This is a clean dish.”
Michelle Doucette, Contributor
So you’ve checked Sonoma off your list, explored Napa’s Silverado Trail, and wandered the Willamette Valley too? Don’t fret that you’ve exhausted your wine-country options from Atlantic to Pacific—you’re simply primed for an under-the-radar getaway catering to vino aficionados. These five vineyard-dotted destinations deliver delicious varietals amid stunning vistas and gourmet meals. Spanning the country from California to Virginia, they may even be right under your (expert) nose.
Paso Robles, California
What to do: Located on the Golden State’s Central Coast about 30 miles north of San Luis Obispo, this SLO County gem boasts more than 200 area wineries, many growing Paso’s famed zinfandel grape. A trip down Adelaida Road and Vineyard Drive will bring you to many of the must-see tasting rooms. Stop by Tablas Creek Vineyard for Rhône-style blends; DAOU Vineyards to sip the superb Estate Mayote red blend atop DAOU Mountain at 2,200 feet; and Whalebone Vineyard’s tasting barn for a sample of Bob Wine, a Bordeaux-style blend based on cabernet sauvignon. As evidenced by Bob, Paso Robles prides itself on its laid-back approach to winemaking and imbibing, and you’ll find this friendly attitude characterizes the town square around City Park as well. There, enjoy a locally sourced meal at casual-chic eateries such as Artisan and Thomas Hill Organics Bistro & Wine Bar (both great places to discover more local bottles).
Where to stay: Hotel Cheval’s 16 guest rooms put you within walking distance of downtown’s attractions, and within a stone’s throw of area wineries, with a luxury SUV standing by for sommelier-curated tasting excursions. As the luxury hotel’s name suggests, it takes its design cues from France and follows a subtle equestrian theme; the Pony Club, its Parisian-inspired wine bar, serves local wines at a horseshoe-shaped bar and on a heated outdoor patio.
Middleburg, Virginia
What to do: Middleburg, tucked into the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Northern Virginia, is famous for both horses and wine, but if it’s the latter you’re after, begin at The Boxwood Winery. The state-of-the-art red-wine producer helped establish the Middleburg AVA in 2012 and offers tastings in a modern fieldstone complex designed by Jacobsen Architecture, the D.C. firm behind such prominent works as an addition to the United States Capitol. Another of the area’s 30-plus wineries to try is Greenhill Winery & Vineyards, an expansive estate where you can enjoy wine and charcuterie on the tasting room terrace. Downtown, unique boutiques and restaurants beckon. Duck into Market Salamander or Home Farm Store for an on-the-go sandwich showcasing local ingredients.
Where to stay: A boutique, epicurean experience awaits at Goodstone Inn & Restaurant, which offers 18 rooms and a Virginia-farm-to-table eatery on its 265-acre estate. Book the property’s wine tour package for a customized itinerary based on your palate, a gourmet picnic, a $50 credit at The Restaurant at Goodstone, a country breakfast and more. Slightly closer to downtown, the year-old Salamander Resort & Spa houses 168 luxe rooms and suites on its 340 acres. The resort’s Gold Cup Wine Bar hosts a different area winemaker each month for weekly tastings and pairing dinners.
Woodinville, Washington
What to do: More than 100 wineries and tasting rooms populate this part of the Sammamish River Valley just 30 minutes from downtown Seattle. Between widely distributed favorites, such as Chateau Ste. Michelle, and more boutique vineyards, Woodinville’s producers package about three million cases each year. Two of the area’s originals—Chateau Ste. Michelle and Columbia Winery—operate tasting rooms seven days a week, plus offer a slew of special events and concerts onsite. Foodies flock to Woodinville for some of Washington’s freshest fare; ingredient-driven restaurants including Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star The Herbfarm, Barking Frog, and Purple Café and Wine Bar serve Pacific Northwest dishes complemented by largely local wine lists.
Where to stay: Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Hotel 1000 in Seattle provides the perfect base for a city and country escape that includes Woodinville. There’s no need to DIY your excursion: The contemporary hotel’s Woodinville Wine Escape package includes accommodations in a water-view room, dinner for two in BOKA Restaurant + Bar, two tickets for a Woodinville wine tour with Evergreen Escapes and more. Your half-day tasting will stop at three or more of the area’s acclaimed boutique wineries as you’re chauffeured in a biodiesel Mercedes van.
Jamesport, New York
What to do: A notable stop on Long Island’s North Fork wine trail, Jamesport lies less than two hours, and worlds away, from both New York City and The Hamptons. Since Jamesport Vineyards was established in 1981, the North Fork has seen an entire wine industry spring up among the region’s beaches and farms. The area’s agricultural roots are felt in tasting rooms across town: Jamesport Vineyards pours estate-grown tastings in a 150-year-old barn, with an oyster bar and live music on weekends. Sherwood House Vineyards’ Jamesport tasting house serves its French-style reds and whites—and Long Island’s first artisanal brandy—in an 1860s farmhouse, and Clovis Point’s renovated potato-barn tasting room offers the winery’s merlot, chardonnay and cabernet franc. Diliberto Winery, meanwhile, delivers a taste of Italy with its Tuscany-inspired tasting room and covered patio.
Where to stay: Accommodations don’t get much more private than Jamesport’s Jedediah Hawkins Inn, a restored 1860s mansion with five guest rooms and one luxurious suite complete with private cupola. After a day of wine tasting around town, head to the hotel’s restaurant, solarium and flagstone speakeasy for a glass of local wine and a coastal dish such as saffron-flavored Portuguese fish stew with lobster, mussels, clams, monkfish and chorizo.
Palisade, Colorado
What to do: Palisade may not look like your typical wine region, what with the red-rock mesas surrounding it, but the terroir here in Colorado’s fruit capital is suitable for wine grapes as well as orchards. Palisade’s winemakers produce a fair amount of fruit vino, but also rich cabernet francs and robust chardonnays, with some of the best found at Canyon Wind Cellars’ and Grande River Vineyards’ tasting rooms. This being outdoorsy Colorado, there’s no better way to navigate between Palisade’s wineries than on a bicycle; rent a cruiser from Rapid Creek Cycles & Sports downtown and be on your way. The compact town also boasts a brewery, meadery and distillery, Peach Street Distillers; don’t miss their stellar pickled-veggie-packed Bloody Mary.
Where to stay: Western Colorado’s Gateway Canyons Resort offers a year’s worth of activities on its crimson grounds, the most unique of which may be the Gateway Canyons Auto Museum, home to more than 50 American classics. But the resort also provides easy access to the Western Slope’s wine country, and hotel staff will arrange your guided or individual Palisade outing. Visit in September to attend Palisade’s Colorado Mountain Winefest, the region’s biggest wine celebration, held from September 18 to 21 in 2014.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestravelguide/2014/09/04/five-new-destinations-for-wine-lovers/