If a smattering of lamp oil can burn for eight full days, surely finding delicious food fit for a Hanukkah in Hamptons shouldn’t take a miracle. Lucky for us, it doesn’t. Eat in or take out, these excellent restaurants and purveyors have got everything from straight-up classic festival feast eats to riffs on ’em. Light up your Hannukah table this season with everything from challah to hearty mains below (and big thanks to Lennette Wolff for helping up with our yiddish in the headline — sh’koyekh!).
Twisted Challah Bakery, 4603 Middle Country Road, Calverton, 407-310-5845
Know this: You must order by Dec. 4 to get Hope Kramer’s fantastic baked goods on your holiday table, but goodness it’s worth hopping to it for her phenomenal assortment of challah, from classic plain to rosemary-garlic, stuffed sundried tomato and scallion, jalapeño cheddar and — double chocolate. Her rugelach, too, is irresistible. Get it.
L&W Market, 2493 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton, 631-537-1123
Pre-order an entire Hanukkah meal from chef Jason Weiner, or hit up the market for myriad goodies over the the eight days. Either way, you can’t go wrong with Weiner’s red-wine braised brisket, smoked paprika kissed roast chicken, latkes gleaned from Grandma Weiner herself, soul-stirring matzo ball soup and — hallelujah — homemade jelly donuts. Give ’em a call or place an order online here.
Beach Bakery & Café, 112 Main St., Westhampton Beach, 631-288-6552
This certified kosher and halal spot at the gateway to the Hamptons has got your holiday catering covered, from hummus and lox platters to frittatas, turf and surf proteins (including gefilte!) and so much more, including their well-known baked goods.
Nick & Toni’s, 136 N. Main St., East Hampton, 631-324-3550
Italy meets Israel? Hey, that sounds pretty delicious to us. Chef Joe Realmuto has created an irresistible a la carte offering of Hanukkah dishes from Sunday, Dec. 14 through Tuesday, Dec. 16, that includes potato latkes with house-cured salmon and crême fraiche, velvety braised lamb shank with Long Island cheese pumpkin apricots and Brussels sprouts and the requisite (but certainly not rote) jelly donuts for dessert, plump with raspberry jelly and a side of chocolate sauce.
Rowdy Hall, 177 Main St., Amagansett, 631-324-8555
Pub grub gets a Hanukkah glow-up at Rowdy this season, with a similar a la carte vibe of Honest Man Hospitality’s other East End staple, Nick & Toni’s. Here, though, dishes veer more toward the down-home rustic, with a thwomp of sour cream and apple sauce with those potato latkes, hearty short ribs braised in red wine and chocolate babka to put you in the perfect mood for a happy seasonal full-belly snooze afterward. Reserve your spot from Sunday, Dec. 14 through Tuesday, Dec. 16 starting at 5 p.m.
Citarella, various locations, 631-283-6600
From gorgeous poached salmon and tender braised brisket to spreadable savory chopped liver, potato kugel, crispy potato pancakes and multitudes more, Citarella’s matzo ball soup-to-nuts menu of Hanukkah classics and then some will have your crowd crowing over the delicious feast you curated. Order online via email at [email protected] or via phone.
Bistro Été, 760 Montauk Highway, Water Mill, 631-500-9085
Order ahead for chef Arie Pavlou’s excellent take on Hanukkah favorites, like latkes, matzo ball soup, brisket and tzimme’s among the offerings.
Sydney’s “Taylor” Made Cuisine, 32 Mill Road, Westhampton Beach, 631-288-4722
What’s any holiday without Erin Finley’s special touch on your table? She’s ready to bestow your Hanukkah feast-a-vils with all the traditional dishes you love (latkes, matzo ball soup, brisket) and other fine fare, too, like honey and whole-grain mustard glazed salmon, boneless duck l’orange, sides, starters and a bevy of sweet treats to light up the night.
Sagaponack General Store, 542 Main St., Sagaponack, 631-536-5242
Sometimes it’s the simple things. At Sagaponack General Store, they’re offering the heart of Hannukah eats beginning on Saturday, Dec. 13 (which also coincides with their annual Holiday event) through Monday, Dec. 22. Head on over for potato latkes, chicken soup for your soul and (nom, nom, nom) jelly donuts for the win.
