Food & Drink Archives

Easing into summer: Dining in and dining out

As we ease into summer, options expand for dining in and dining out. We checked in with members of our Island Directory to see what's open and when. Call ahead for reservations during the busy holiday weekend, or to order take away to enjoy at home or on the go!

Sylvester Manor 2021 CSA: A few spots left!

The Sylvester Manor 2021 CSA has a just a few spots left — sign up today, before it's fully-booked and enjoy fresh produce all summer that's grown right here on Shelter Island.

Mom's Day Feature Image Stars Cafe with Marcus Martin

Dining out for Mother’s Day? Make your reservations!

If your plans include dining out for Mother's Day, best to make your reservations sooner rather than later. After the year that was, everyone is looking forward to celebrating!

Learn how to cook venison, available free from the Town

The Town of Shelter Island is offering a Zoom workshop on how to cook venison, with meat available for free from the Town.

Food and Drink for the holidays

We've had to change our expectations about gathering with family and friends, but our favorite food and drink for the holidays will still be available from Shelter Island's purveyors. Celebrate this special time of year by treating yourself and your loved ones to something special.

‘Connecting from a Quarantine Kitchen’

What's a home chef and advocate for zero waste to do when locked down in a pandemic? How about writing a cooking memoir with a focus on leftovers? That's what New Yorker Jacquelyn A. Ottman did when she hunkered down here with a friend. The result: "Connecting from a Quarantine Kitchen: My Shelter Island Pandemic Story".

Local options for your Thanksgiving feast

The holiday is still weeks away, but if you want to enjoy some of the local options for your Thanksgiving feast you should place your orders soon. These eateries and other organizations that are members of our Island Directory have lots to offer to help make your Thanksgiving special.

A new season of flavors

Along with changing weather, fall brings a new season of flavors and aromas. Our local establishments are ready to share warm foods for the cool days of autumn. Whether you're dining out or picking up takeout to enjoy at home, find something every night of the week.

Action Alliance fundraiser at SALT

The Shelter Island Action Alliance — which leaped into the breach during the height of the pandemic shutdown to help Island restaurants stay afloat while feeding frontline medical workers — is teaming up with SALT Waterfront Bar & Grill for a fundraiser.

Check out the new Café at the Dering Harbor Inn

We checked out the new Café at the Dering Harbor Inn this week and, a few nutritious and refreshing calories later, are glad to recommend that you try it, too.