DAZEDISH: The 1770 House Thanksgiving
- Jenna Mackin
- Nov 5, 2014
- 2 min read
The 1770 House Restaurant & Inn in East Hampton presents a Thanksgiving feast by Executive Chef Michael Rozzi with wine selections by Wine Director Michael Cohen and the first weekend of winter rates for its boutique bed and breakfast. From 2 to 8 PM on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27, a dedicated three-course prix-fixe feast will be available at $95 per person. For younger guests 12-years-old and under, there is a two-course $40 meal. Tax and gratuity are not included in prices. Among Chef Rozzi's first courses are North Fork Hog's Neck Bay oysters on the half shell with classic horseradish cocktail and with ponzu, togarashi and scallions; Balsam Farms beet salad with blue cheese, baby greens and roasted shallot dressing; his signature spicy fluke tartare with hijiki, wasabi tobiko and radish; roasted local pumpkin soup with spiced cream and gingerbread crumbs; and white bean ravioli with roasted garlic, bacon, tomatoes, shallots and rosemary. A favorite on this day's menu is the traditional and organic Amish turkey served with sausage stuffing, cranberry relish and sage gravy joined by locally harvested butternut squash and Brussels sprouts.Other planned entrées are maple-soy cured pork chop with quince and ginger compote atop a farro stir fry with pumpkin, currants and bok choy; a vegetarian Burgundy truffle risotto with Tuscan kale, carrots and Grana Padano; seared sea scallops with wild mushrooms served with baby bok choy, winter squash and curry oil; and roasted NY strip steak with a red wine jus, baby spinach and fingerling potatoes. Among desserts will be Rozzi's Halsey Milk Pail Farm apple crisp with Sicilian pistachio gelato and cranberry sauce; and pumpkin cheesecake. Cohen will be available to ensure guests receive proper attention and professional wine service. From The 1770 House's 200-bottle Wine Spectator acknowledged wine list, he will recommend wines to complement Chef Rozzi's Thanksgiving menu. The 1770 House nightly à la carte and Tavern menus return after Thanksgiving Day. For more info visit www.1770house.com.