The Springs General Store has been serving folks in the Springs community since 1844. It has always been a general store but back then it was also the post office and the only place to get news during the civil war.
Kristi Hood, a very experienced and gifted Chef and Pastry Chef, is the current owner and head chef. All the food here is homemade from scratch and will thoroughly satisfy whatever hunger from breakfast through dessert.
Outdoor seating is available at one of the multiple picnic tables in the yard or on the porch in a traditional rocker. Springs can save you a trip to town and provide you with most anything from basic household supplies to a custom made scrumptious cake baked by Kristi herself, who caters as well.
In the summer months a snug little farmstand adjacent to the store is chock full of fresh, local produce. Kayak rentals are also available from Spring through the fall if you prefer the scenery of Accabonac Harbor from the water.
Silver Spoon Specialties is a full-service mobile catering company that's been in business for a year now. The company brings the party to you in an attractive trailer fully equipped with a kitchen and prepared for any type of event or menu, from a party at the beach or fundraiser, to more formal affairs such as weddings. Its owner, Jeanine Burge, has been event planning for 10 years and has a full list of contractors for all of your event's needs.
Originally founded as a handbag boutique, Devi Kroell has blossomed into a respected designer with a shoe line and a ready-to-wear collection. This pop-up location will relaunch as an official store in May 2011 to become twice its size. Kroell's items can be purchased at Sak's, Harrods in London and Barneys NY.
Villa Italian Specialties, located across the street from the East Hampton Rail Road station, has been a mainstay in East Hampton for more than 20 years. Known for its homemade mozzarella, Italian heros, personal thin crust pizzas, and focaccia sandwiches, Villa also sells prepared meals, homemade sauces and breads.
This local chain has become an East End staple. You will usually find a line at the Newtown Lane location, but The Golden Pear has a lot to offer. From bakery items to hot meals, this non-fast food take out restaurant has something for everybody. The Golden Pear Cafe has a full breakfast, lunch and bakery menu, as well as several catering options. If you are looking for some of your favorite Golden Pear items, visit its Web site to get a hold of some brownies or a cook book.
Dial-A-Dinner delivers meals from some popular East End restaurants that do not offer delivery service, giving you the opportunity to order dinner from your favorite restaurant without leaving your home. The service also offers custom catering for small parties and events.
Food & Co. has been catering on the East End of Long Island for more than 15 years. With a kitchen on Montauk Highway in East Hampton, just west of Amagansett, the team at Food & Co. prepares meals for small parties, big weddings and events, and photo shoots. The business specializes in traditional clambakes. In Spring 2010, it opened a retail cake shop and bakery out of the kitchen, which is open from May through September.
After 50 years, Dreesen's Excelsior Market closed its doors, but the founder's son, Rudy DeSanti Jr. continues to make Dreesen's Famous Donuts and cater parties with his Italian cuisine. Dreesen's Catering has a kitchen in a brand new building, owned by the family, on Lumber Lane.
For the past 15 years, Dreesen's has offered full menu for brunch and dinner, including barbecue and a pasta station, and, of course, desserts. They also deliver prime meats and seafood that can be "Kryovac'ed" and frozen, to your East Hampton house free of charge. This caterer can serve your next big event on-site or just bring your dinner to your home.
By the way, Dreesen's Famous Donuts are sold at stores throughout the Northeast.