Signatures From Local Eateries To Be Complimented With Sips From Local Wineries And Breweries During Annual East End Pairing Event

Enjoy eating out but not the price tag that comes along with it? On Saturday, June 23, Long Island Aquarium in Riverhead is offering the chance to sample bites and sips from over 40 local eateries, wineries, breweries, and food and drink purveyors during the Fourth Annual Taste the East End Craft Beverage and Food Pairing Event.

This year’s participants include Murph’s Famous Bloody Mary Mix, Twin Forks Beer Co, Baiting Hollow Farm Vineyard, Martha Clara Vineyard, Moustache Brewing Co., Woodside Orchards Hard Cider, Pindar Vineyards, Tend Coffee, Bellport Brewing Co, Raphael, Seaside Grill, Atlantis Banquets and Events, Whole Le Crepe, Clovis Point, Vines and Branches, Jillery Jewels, Montauk Iced Tea , Long Ireland Beer Co , Backyard Brine, Subtle Tea, Little Vicky’s, Palmer Vineyards, Cucina 25, NOFO Shack, Po’Boy Brewery, Long Island Spirits, peKANT Tea Co, Long Island Famous Foods, Greenport Harbor Brewing Co, Westhampton Beach Bakery, Sweet Chef Pastry, Sail Away Coffee, Twin Stills Moonshine, Riverhead Ciderhouse, The Preston House, Rosie’s Country Bake Shop, Paumonok Vineyards and Lucky Lou’s Rice Pudding.

“We always look forward to hosting Taste the East End at the Long Island Aquarium each year!” shared Chelsea Lambert and Nicole Buckley of Taste the East End. “We get to reconnect with vendors from past events, as well as welcome new businesses from out here on the East End.”

From 7 to 10 p.m., sips from craft beverage makers will be matched with signature dishes from local restaurants and food vendors, which attendees will be invited to sample as they muse at the scenic aquatic life around them.

“We love introducing our guests to all of the great food and craft beverage pairings that have been created for this event,” the duo added. “The live music and the beauty of the aquarium is also an added bonus to this fun-filled evening!”

Admission is $64.95 per person and the event is open to only those 21 and over.

Long Island Aquarium is located at 431 East Main Street in Riverhead. For more information, visit www.longislandaquarium.com.