Rosh Hashanah, the first of the High Holy Days, begins the evening of Monday, Sept. 22, and continues through Sept. 24, marking the beginning of the Jewish New Year. Often observed as the anniversary of the creation of Adam and Eve, the millennia-old holiday is also marked by specific foods commonly found in Jewish culture, with a special nod to sweet foods, in an effort to symbolize a sweet start to the new year.
It culminates with Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement where practicing Jews fast for 24 hours, at sundown on Oct. 1. Across the South Fork, there are several restaurants and markets that take their High Holy Days spreads super seriously.
Shanah Tovah, South Forkers! May this new year ahead be a little bit sweeter.
L&W Market, 2493 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton, 631-537-1123
Almond’s baby sister operation, and everybody’s favorite Hamptons bodgea, L&W Market is offering to-go meals curated by chef Jason Weiner for Rosh Hashanah. Orders must be placed by 6 p.m. tonight and picked up on Monday, Sept. 22. Place your order here or by giving them a ring. Menu offerings are slated to include a mezze combo featuring citrus cured olives, beet hummus, lentil yogurt, whipped feta, eggplant walnut dip and flat bread, a crudite platter with house-made smoked ranch dressing, matzo ball soup, smoked bluefish pate, chopped liver, red wine braised brisket (in small and large format), whole roasted chickens, braisesd dark, Sephardic style, classic kugel, challah bread, and a handful of locally sourced sides and desserts.
Windmill Lane Bakery, 17 Windmill Lane, Southampton, 631-998-0430
Windmill Lane Bakery’s Rosh Hashanah menu includes all your favorite baked goods found around the High Holy Days. Expect to see traditional and seasonal breads, like round challahs, honey cakes, seasonal tarts, apple cider loaves and assorted rugelach. There will also be gluten free options available, claiming “everything baked with love to honor tradition and welcome a year of sweetness.” Place your orders early to ensure availability — send them a DM on Instagram here or call ’em up.
Harbor Market and Kitchen, 184 Division St., Sag Harbor, 631-725-4433
In Sag Harbor, just steps down the street from Temple Adas Israel synagogue, Harbor Market and Kitchen’s catering menu offers all the High Holidays culinary staples, and then some. The Rosh Hashanah menu will be available from Monday Sept. 22, through Wednesday, Sept. 24, offering everything from matzo ball soup, chicken soup, whole heritage roasted chickens, red wine braised brisket, potato kugel, sweet noodle kugel, challah bread, carrot tzimmes, apple crisps and chocolate/hazelnut olive oil cake that’s gluten free. Click here to order.
Nick & Toni’s, 36 N Main St., East Hampton, 631-324-3550
The beloved Hamptons eatery will offer a la carte specials for Rosh Hashanah on Monday, Sept. 22. Reservations are recommended and can be made here. Expected menu items include matzo ball soup, braised short ribs over a butternut squash puree with roasted beets and pomegranate seeds and honey walnut rugelach.
