No matter how busy things get at The Bellport restaurant in Bellport, New York, owners Taylor Alonso and Patricia Trainer always take time on Sunday to reserve a table for family and friends. Taylor keeps the food for the table simple, serving a mix of recipes from the restaurant’s “countrified” seasonal repertoire and from dog-eared family cookbooks. Let his menu, centered around family favorites, inspire you to host your own Sunday gathering. The recipes are comforting and designed with make-ahead steps so the cook can join the fun. Plus, they burst with flavors and combinations that exemplify Taylor’s training as a Le Cordon Bleu chef.

About the Bellport
The Bellport is a gathering spot for locals as well as a highlight for visitors. The casual friendliness of diners wandering from table to table to say hello, the crackling fire in the wood-burning stove, and the aromas of "everything homemade" provide an instant welcome. The restaurant is located in Bellport, New York (about 1 1/2 hours east of New York City) at 159 S. Country Road. 631/286-7550.