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Country House Restaurant Stony Brook

LookBook Luncheons. Image from WMHO

Stony Brook Village has announced the return of its popular luncheon fashion show series, “The Lookbook Luncheons,” set to take place this May. This three-part series will showcase the latest spring styles from renowned local boutiques, offering a delightful blend of fashion and local cuisine.

LookBook Luncheon. Photo from WMHO

Each event will run from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. at a different local restaurant, including: Mirabelle Restaurant at the Three Village Inn (two-course meal for $30) on May 1; Country House Restaurant (three-course meal for $46) on May 8; and Luca Restaurant (two-course meal for $39) on May 14.

Guests can look forward to enjoying a curated dining experience featuring a variety of spring fashion and accessories from Mint, Ecolin Jewelers, Madison’s Niche, D.K. Brothers, Kate’s Vintage Rose, and Chico’s. Each luncheon will unveil new styles, making it possible to attend all three and discover the latest trends.

LookBook Luncheon. Photo from WMHO

As attendees enjoy their meals, models will grace the dining spaces, showcasing stunning spring fashions and sharing insights about the looks they are wearing and The Ward Melville Heritage Organization (WMHO) will be present to share fascinating tidbits of local history. 

New this year, guests can savor an elevated culinary experience at the luncheon immersed in the rich and flavorful world of cheese, courtesy of Little Cheese. Returning by popular demand, The Crushed Olive will provide tastings of their olive oils and balsamic vinegars.

Reservations are required to ensure a spot at these events. Interested guests can make reservations by contacting the restaurants directly: Mirabelle Restaurant, 150 Main Street, Stony Brook Village, 631-751-0555; Country House Restaurant, 1175 North Country Road, Stony Brook, 631- 751-3332; and Luca Modern Italian Restaurant, 93 Main Street, Stony Brook Village, 631-675-0435. 

The Country House Restaurant
Author Kerriann Brosky

Join author Kerriann Flanagan Brosky on Thursday, September 30th at the Country House Restaurant, 1175 North Country Road, Stony Brook for a Lunch and Learn program beginning at 12:30 pm.

Brosky will be joined by the proprietor of the Country House Restaurant, Bob Willemstyn, as they recount their experiences with the spirits and the strange happenings of the Country House Restaurant. Haunts of other local properties owned by the Ward Melville Heritage Organization (WMHO) like the Brewster House (c. 1665), and the Thompson House (c. 1709) which is featured on the cover of Brosky’s new book “Haunted Long Island Mysteries”, will be discussed. $45 per person, includes signed book, program and appetizer luncheon, plus tax and gratuity. Beverages are additional.

The Country House Restaurant was originally a residential home from 1710 to 1970. Annette Williamson, daughter of the family that owned the house, resided there before the Revolutionary War. She is said to haunt the restaurant, as she was murdered by local townspeople for supposedly being a British spy. In the late 1800s it became the home of a famous British actor, Thomas Haddaway – who would hold meetings of spiritualism, including séances to contact the dead, with local neighbor, artist and poet William Sidney Mount. The Country House Restaurant has been the destination of ghost hunters and those fascinated with hauntings for centuries.

To learn more about this Lunch and Learn program and to register, call the Country House Restaurant at 631-751-3332. To learn more about the Brewster and Thompson Houses, call the Ward Melville Heritage Organization office at 631-751-2244.