Dining

"These workshops capture the compelling stories of foods that are disappearing from our plate," noted Mimi Edelman.

"It is expected that the campaign this fall will garner more than 160 participants," said Steve Haweeli.

Hosting a ghoulish gathering?

"Long Island Seafood is delicious and readily available, but preparing whole fish can be intimidating," Heather Meehan noted.

"The annual Oyster Tasting is a fundraiser for the Shelter Island Historical Society which celebrates a time in history when oysters were a thriving industry on the East End," Alice Clark reflected.

"Local restaurant chefs and home chefs will present their best chowders!" Jen Edwards.

"Our 7th Annual Westhampton Beach OysterFest features great seafood from Hamptons restaurants, local craft brews and wine, live bands, and clam chowder and oyster shucking contests, along with pirate shows, sword-fighting lessons and Jester Jim for the kids," shared Greg Menegio.

Many of these fresh hop-infused beers are special limited-edition versions that will not be available to the general public.

Fashion360mag.com said the Manhattan outpost is a venue worthy of "the selfies you take will leave you looking like the person Marie Antoinette would want to be."

"The Chili Chowder Contest is an annual tradition in Hampton Bays that we all look forward to," Lars Clemensen noted.