On Saturday, Fairweather magazine hosted Victory Club members for a summery luncheon on Shelter Island.
The event began with rosé from Topping Rose House at the pool.
For lunch, everyone sat at a long table on the property's screened porch with a view of West Neck Bay. The breeze was perfect!
Each place setting featured Fairweather's summer issue, beaded placemats from Kim Seybert, and perfume samples from Lurk.
Fairweather's summer issue, beaded placemats from Kim Seybert, perfume samples from Lurk
The team behind the magazine gave background on the summer issue - its interviews with artist, Cai-Guo Quiang; artist and restauranteur, Michael Chow of Mr. Chow's; and architect, Patrick Tighe.
The menu was locally sourced where possible: the duck came from New Jersey-based purveyor, D'Artagnan, the microgreens on every dish came from East Hampton farm, Good Water Farms; the fruits used throughout the meal came from Long Island farms, and the flowers came from the property itself.
Watermelon salad with feta, balsamic glaze, and microgreens from Good Water Farms
Magret de canard from D'Artagnan, Bulls Blood Beet microgreens from Good Water Farms, leeks, plum sauce
Peach pie with Long Island peaches
After lunch, everyone was so relaxed and comfortable that Stephanie did mini cooking demonstrations: a lesson on taillage, how to prepare her seared duck breast, and the importance of tasting as you cook ...!
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