Food and Diet

Eat farm-to(-your-kitchen)-table because it's good for you and the earth; here's how

By Lisa Drayer, CNN

Updated 0942 GMT (1742 HKT) August 2, 2018

<strong>Duryea's: </strong>One of the most popular spots in The Hamptons, this classic lobster shack serves a consistently fresh menu and has a low key atmosphere that only adds to its charm.
Photos: The Hamptons' top restaurants, according to LTI
Duryea's: One of the most popular spots in The Hamptons, this classic lobster shack serves a consistently fresh menu and has a low key atmosphere that only adds to its charm.
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<strong>Arbor:</strong> Based in Montauk, this summer-only affair by restaurateur Marc Rowan does elegant Mediterranean farm-to-table cuisine right on the water, serving dishes that look like works of art.
Photos: The Hamptons' top restaurants, according to LTI
Arbor: Based in Montauk, this summer-only affair by restaurateur Marc Rowan does elegant Mediterranean farm-to-table cuisine right on the water, serving dishes that look like works of art.
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<strong>Lulu Kitchen & Bar: </strong>Measuring 1,800 square feet, this restaurant is split into several different dining spaces and features an open kitchen complete with a wood-burning oven.
Photos: The Hamptons' top restaurants, according to LTI
Lulu Kitchen & Bar: Measuring 1,800 square feet, this restaurant is split into several different dining spaces and features an open kitchen complete with a wood-burning oven.
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<strong>Nick & Toni's:</strong> The top dining spot adopts the farm-to-table cooking concept, with the team making use of locally caught fish and organic vegetables grown in their own garden.
Photos: The Hamptons' top restaurants, according to LTI
Nick & Toni's: The top dining spot adopts the farm-to-table cooking concept, with the team making use of locally caught fish and organic vegetables grown in their own garden.
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<strong>North Fork Table & Inn:</strong> Th<strong>e</strong> menu here changes seasonally, depending on local, fresh ingredients -- including biodynamic and organic produce, locally produced cheeses and seafood from Long Island's shores.
Photos: The Hamptons' top restaurants, according to LTI
North Fork Table & Inn: The menu here changes seasonally, depending on local, fresh ingredients -- including biodynamic and organic produce, locally produced cheeses and seafood from Long Island's shores.
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<strong>Stone Creek Inn: </strong>Previously known as the Ambassador Inn, this chef/owner operated venture with a French -- Mediterranean menu is a local favorite, with a menu of interesting creations made from locally sourced food.
Photos: The Hamptons' top restaurants, according to LTI
Stone Creek Inn: Previously known as the Ambassador Inn, this chef/owner operated venture with a French -- Mediterranean menu is a local favorite, with a menu of interesting creations made from locally sourced food.
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<strong>Tutto il Giorno: </strong>Reservations are essential, and hard to come by at this beautifully designed space with an Italian menu of locally sourced comfort fare including pastas and desserts like panna cotta and tiramisu.
Photos: The Hamptons' top restaurants, according to LTI
Tutto il Giorno: Reservations are essential, and hard to come by at this beautifully designed space with an Italian menu of locally sourced comfort fare including pastas and desserts like panna cotta and tiramisu.
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<strong>Jean-Georges at Topping Rose House: </strong>Serving the produce from the surrounding Topping Rose Farm, and other local farms, this popular restaurant has an attractive buzz, even when it's not completely full.
Photos: The Hamptons' top restaurants, according to LTI
Jean-Georges at Topping Rose House: Serving the produce from the surrounding Topping Rose Farm, and other local farms, this po