Dining

"We all love summer on Shelter Island," said Cara Loriz.

It's just so inviting with a first bite that never fails to deliver an "I am so glad I ordered this!" response in your mind as your taste buds absorb the magical sensations.

Father's Day is the time to impress dad with your mixology skills by whipping up something that will awaken his taste buds.

"Other East End libraries, such as Shelter Island, have launched similar programs, so we borrowed their format and tweaked it a little to include those involved in the local food scene," said Nola Thacker.

With the Memorial Day weekend weather feeling more like mid-summer, we bet they'll be a lot of outdoor BBQs.

"Patrons can expect The Greenwich to provide something for everyone," said David Schulman.

The Amagansett Food Institute will host the Amagansett Farmers Market seasonal opening that will feature live music, tastings, and local food for purchase.

It's simply not a proper Memorial Day weekend without eating something that was cooked on a grill.

"We strive to reduce our customers' dependence on processed foods and beverages," said Roxanne Palin.

There are many ways to be involved in your community, and among our citizenry there are those who care a great deal about what they eat, where it comes from, how it is produced and who is producing it.