Save your calories for Shelter Island this summer. Pound for pound, the small village suspended in the waters between Greenport and Sag Harbor packs just as much culinary punch as its mainland counterparts on the North Fork and the Hamptons.
Top-notch chefs preparing fresh seafood and farm-to-table fare have taken the dining scene to new heights with seemingly more options to choose from than any season before. (more…)
The spring-inspired gin and tonic at North Fork Table & Inn. (Credit: David Benthal)
The warm air has finally arrived and the buds are breaking.
Get ready to embrace the warmer weather with these refreshing, spring-inspired cocktails from some of our favorite North Fork and Shelter Island restaurants. (more…)
Hop the ferry to The Rock. (Credit: Matt Rohde)
Looking for something to do on Shelter Island this spring? (more…)
Isola has recently opened on Shelter Island (Credit: Madison Fender/Isola courtesy)
Isola — it’s the Italian word for “island,” and an entirely appropriate name for a new restaurant on Shelter Island specializing in new Italian cuisine. That, according to Seth Nathan, Isola’s executive chef, translates to sourcing the freshest ingredients to be found on the East End and infusing them with the flavors of the Mediterranean.
“We’re surrounded by water, so the menu is heavy on seafood, locally sourced ingredients and the comfortable, approachable — yet beautiful — environment,” he said. “The concept gives us creative license to expand beyond various regions of Italy and into other parts of the Mediterranean.”
When it comes to Italy, Nathan admits to being a big fan of Calabria in Sicily. The natural salinity of the food found there is something he appreciates, dishes like cleanly cooked fish served alongside great produce.
“I also like a little heat and Calabria peppers,” he said. “I realize that’s not everyone’s palate, so I’m not forcing it, but I offer it.” (more…)