At sundown on Friday, Sept. 11, Rosh Hashanah begins the High Holy Days for 2026, which run through Sunday, Oct. 4 — the Jewish “new year” that connects a serene period of reflection and repentance to Yom Kippur, the day of atonement. It’s a beautiful season and tradition, marked by a kick-off feast to fuel the work ahead.
There are very specific dishes associated with Rosh Hashanah, but there are also some creative riffs on tradition, too, all of which can be found on the South Fork.
Head to one of these excellent spots and make this a New Year to remember. Shanah Tovah, Southforkers! Here’s to some sweetness in the days ahead.
L&W Market, 2493 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton, 631-537-1123
L&W Market has got the fresh, often locally sourced offerings to keep your hankerings at bay, from must-have mezzo to chef Jason Weiner’s chopped liver family recipe and matzo ball soup by the quart to whole roasted chicken and Sephardic-style duck, to challah bread and sides galore. It’s a feast for the senses. Click here to order.
Sydney’s “Taylor” Made Cuisine, 32 Mill Road, Westhampton Beach, 631-288-4722
The sheer breadth of Erin Finley’s take-out options for Rosh Hashanah makes pulling together your family’s meal here a no-brainer. A multitude of traditional, and less traditional, hors d’oeuvres, entrées, sides and sweets (seriously — dozens!) make this an excellent option if you have a brood of picky eaters or if you and your crew just like a lot of options, many of them family recipes. Check out the menu at the link above, and email [email protected] with your order.
Harbor Market and Kitchen, 184 Division St., Sag Harbor, 631-725-4433
With Temple Adas Israel synagogue a stone’s throw away, Harbor Market and Kitchen is an obvious choice for High Holiday catering. The Rosh Hashanah menu has options to suit every taste, from noshable sandwich, cheese and charcuterie platters to gorgeous sides like lentil and pomegranate to paella, miso-glazed salmon, brisket and a ton more. Click here to order.
Sagaponack General Store, 542 Sagg Main St., Sagaponack, 631-536-5242
For Rosh Hashanah (and Yom Kippur break fast), Sagaponack General Store’s menu is rife with irresistible divine dips and other favorites, like classic roast chicken and brisket, carrots roasted in chicken shmaltz, and their crave-worthy buttermilk biscuits, as well as gorgeous desserts that, if you’re a guest, will make you the clear favorite. Place your order here.
Twisted Challah Bakery, Stony Brook Incubator, 4603 Middle Road, Calverton
What’s the High Holidays without challah?! Hope Kramer’s Twisted Challah is the local go-to for all your holy challah needs (and then some, when it comes to sweet stuff). She’s even got a special section on her website dubbed “High Challah-Days” — and special it is. Filled with delectable options like Nutella rugelach, orange almond cake, chocolate mocha babka and, of course, lot so traditional and other riffs on challah, it’s where you want to break some bread. Orders can be placed here.
Citarella, various locations
Looking to feed an ample crew? Head to Citarella where you can easily scale up or down depending on how many and who wants what. From pomegranate glazed salmon to latkes to noodle kugel and even full-on complete feasts, they have multiple locations around the South Fork (East Hampton, Bridgehampton, Southampton, Westhampton Beach) so no matter where you’re celebrating the new year or breaking fast, you won’t be far from a great meal. Click here to see what’s on the menu.
Rowdy Hall, 177 Main St., Amagansett, 631-324-8555
Head to Rowdy Hall for its much-loved convivial atmosphere, on tap all year long, and some solid a la carte specials just for Rosh Hashanan, including matzo ball soup, braised beef brisket with honey glazed baby carrots, apples and dates (sweetness for the year ahead!) and apple cake with honey this coming weekend on both Friday, Sept. 11 and Saturday, Sept. 12.
Nick & Toni’s, 136 Main St., East Hampton, 631-324-3550
Rowdy sister spot, the venerable N&T, is offering a la carte specials similar to their Amagansett little sibling, kicking off with matzo ball soup, red wine braised short ribs with butternut squash purée, roasted golden beets and pomegranate seeds and apple honey walnut rugelach. Sounds good to us!
