Sparkling Pointe anniversary, Cluckman’s debut and more “Food Seen”

The summer season is flying by! Make the most of it before school starts again with the exciting foodie events listed below.

FOODIE NEWS

This year marks a milestone for the popular North Fork winery. Sparkling lace! Twenty years ago, founders Tom and Cynthia Rosicki planted the first grapes on Long Island’s maritime soil, and Sparkling Pointe wine has been pouring ever since. To celebrate, they’re hosting a Carnival celebration inspired by the Rio de Janeiro Carnival on Saturday, August 17th! The event promises to bring vibrant energy and excitement to the North Fork, featuring Brazilian dancers and performers, live music, festive food, and of course, Sparkling Pointe’s finest wines. They’ve partnered with renowned Brooklyn-based artist Craig Anthony Miller, known for his series of paintings and murals that combine stained glass style with symbols of freedom, strength, resilience, and well-being, to create an exclusive wine bottle label and packaging design for a new sparkling wine. The limited edition collector’s bottle will be unveiled at the Carnival celebration. General admission tickets will allow you access to the festivities, which begin at 2:00 p.m. Performances run from 3:00pm to 4:30pm and live music is featured throughout. Wine is served by the glass until 5:30pm, and bottle sales run until 6:00pm when the event ends. For VIPs, early admission begins at 1:00pm with a private show at 1:30pm! For more information and tickets, visit sparklingpointe.com.

Baron’s Cove is introducing their French Blond cocktail to celebrate the launch of Paris Brunch! The new brunch menu is available Saturdays and Sundays with live jazz music overlooking the pool and harbor. From 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., dishes like a French omelet and quiche du jour are served alongside traditional brunch options. You can find the recipe for their tasty cocktail in the recipe section of our column this week, perfect for sipping as the final 2024 Paris Olympics come to a close. Reservations are recommended and can be made on their website.

The wine room in Hampton Bays wants to make sure you have everything you need for your next adventure with their To-Go Boxes! These assembled boxes are the perfect treat to take with you no matter where you’re going. The boxes are available during business hours Wednesday through Saturday. Build your box and add items like cheese and charcuterie, breaded chicken breast sandwiches, a veggie blender, or a lobster roll. Add a bottle of red, white, or rosé wine to your order, and two portable wine glasses are also included! Orders must be placed in person or by phone at least one hour before your pickup time. Check out their website for the full To-Go Box menu and other food and wine menus!

New in Sag Harbor this season is Cluckman’s! The restaurant serves burgers and fries, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, and ice cream at family-friendly, affordable prices. The menu includes a classic chicken sandwich, a sticky sweet and spicy Korean chicken sandwich, the Sag Smash Burger, which comes as a single, double, or triple, a Birria Burger, a Portobello Mushroom Burger, Sag Scala Salad, Post-Workout Salad, a Blistered Hotdog, and more. Your main meal comes with delicious sides like French fries, onion rings, flash fried broccoli, and sweet potato fries. You’ll need something to wash it all down, so be sure to try the milkshakes and other refreshing beverages.

DID YOU KNOW?

The 76th anniversary Softball charity game for artists and writers takes place on Saturday, August 17th at Herrick Park in East Hampton! The game and its associated events serve to build community around the game and develop a better game for the benefit of the community. Enjoy hotdogs, hamburgers, and ice cream while you watch! “In the spirit of one of the East End’s longest running traditions, artists, authors, supporters, and volunteers come together to entertain, compete, and have fun while supporting local charities that provide important human services. We’re asking for your help to help us hit the jackpot for the community we share and love.” It’s fierce competition, with celebrities competing against each other, and everybody wins! All proceeds from suggested donations and t-shirt and hat sales from the game will go to these local charities: The Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood Center, Phoenix House Academy, The Retreat, and East End Hospice. In case of bad weather, the game will be played on August 24th if it is cancelled for adverse reasons.

BITTES AND BITES

Mirabelle at Three Village Inn invites you to brighten up your evenings and join Happy Hour! Every Wednesday and Thursday from 4pm to 6pm you can enjoy $10 appetizers and 50% off house wines, beers and cocktails. Check out the appetizer menu on the website.

If you fancy some tasty snacks at the beginning of the week, Car Dining has a new series of specials! On Monday we have Arroz a la Tumbada, on Tuesday we have Enchiladas de Pollo en Salsa Verde and on Wednesday we have Chilaquiles de Pollo en Salsa Verde.

Muse at the end offers bottomless brunch with any entree purchase every Saturday and Sunday from 11am-3pm! Sip on bottomless mimosas, bellinis and bloody marys. Cheers!

FOOD QUOTE

“We all eat, and it would be a sad waste of opportunity to eat poorly.” -Anna Thomas