With summer nearly upon us, ‘tis the season for panzanella picnics and chilled Italian wine on the beach. But don’t feel pressure to do all the cooking yourself! Here are a few great Italian options for the weekend and beyond.
Dopo La Spiaggia in East Hampton and Sag Harbor just opened their Curbside Kitchen, offering weekend picnic lunches (table cloth included!), takeout dinners and a steep discount on Italian wines. For happy hour at home, order an espresso martini, one of its newest cocktails.
On Sunday, learn the art of wood-fired pizza on the grill. Sign-up for a Zoom tutorial with Laurent Tourondel from Sag Harbor's Sag Pizza. Pick up a pizza kit or request a delivery.
And don’t forget some excellent purveyors of Italian food from New York City. When antipasti run low, contact Eataly directly for grocery delivery. If you’re craving a festive red-sauce dinner, Little Italy’s Carbone’s restaurant started a catered meal service in the Hamptons.
And for fresh pasta hankerings, sign-up for special deliveries with Manhattan's Rezdora restaurant by Chef Stefano Secchi. Next Thursday, May 28, they will bring fresh pastas and sauces, like lasagna Bolognese, to the Hamptons.