Dining

"COVID-19 is still a real threat and we're still battling it. I know it's not on the front pages today, but it is still in people and in society," Governor Cuomo stated. "But thanks to the people of New York and the nurses, doctors and essential workers, today we have the lowest number of hospitalizations ever and we...

"In my practice, I emphasize the harmonious integration of body, mind and spirit," Chef Brian relayed. "I feel very strongly in using superior nutrition combined with the judicial use of select herbs, pure water, sensible exercise, effective detoxification protocols and other lifestyle factors in order for anyone to realize superior health."

"We had received quite a few requests for fresh pasta from our guests who had retreated out East and were outside of the city's delivery zone," Chef Stefano Secchi noted. "Our goal is to make people happy and we wanted to do something to bring a smile to their faces."

"As we welcome the start of summer, we are still coming together (albeit at a distance) to celebrate and commiserate," Linden Pride noted.

"We knew we needed to get fresh seafood directly from the fleet to the people, and about seven weeks ago after numerous strategy discussions with leaders and advocates of the fishing community, we came up with the idea to create a 'no contact' delivery system for fish fillets to go directly to our members' doors," Dock to Dish...

"We need to come together as a community to support each other and help out those who are struggling," remarked Joe Rose, a long-time local restauranteur.

"The pandemic has strained food distribution networks around the country, and after hearing from organizations on the ground about its local impact, the need for a food bank on the East End became clear to us," said Jon Bon Jovi.

If you're looking to brush up on your bartending skills, Tauk at Trail's End is presenting a virtual demo led by Angel Mendez featuring the restaurant's Spicy Watermelon.

"This cookie hits the spot every afternoon right around 3 o'clock! " Michelle Walrath, Organic Krush co-owner, noted.

"The operating budgets of our local food pantries exceed $100,000 per month so every bit helps," EEC volunteer Meredith Maltby explained. "There is so much need on the East End right now."