Former Jamesport Manor, Now The Dimon Estate, Back For 2nd Season

JAMESPORT, NY — A longtime dining destination, the Jamesport Manor, recently underwent a transformation and a name change, opening as The Dimon Estate — and now, the well-loved eatery is back for a second season.

Renovations to the space, as well as the garden, include a new bar area and a lounge and seating room upstairs.

"Returning to the roots of the owners who spent more than four generations on Long Island, The Dimon Estate has freshened up its interior to reflect a modern, nautical vibe with a nod to years’ past," owners said.

The Dimon family, who started as farmers, eventually turned to ship building, creating some of the world’s fastest clipper ships, The Rainbow and The Sea Witch, which were known for their designs as well as their record-breaking speed, owners said.

Now, Chef Chris Kar is incorporating the spirit of the ships — and The Dimon Family — into his dining room menu.

“We want to continue to focus on the storied history of Long Island’s North Fork, but just like the cutting-edge design of the clipper ships, our mission is to showcase elevated, exquisite food that will also bring people back to the roots of what makes the area special,” Kar said.

The lush bounty of the property, including a newly-created heirloom garden, will be incorporated into the dining experience. The garden has more than 160 tomato plants, 80 squash plants, 60 pepper plants, among other varieties of crops, the owners explained.

Apples will be crushed to make cider; tomatoes will be served on the menu in season and saved for sauce; and squash will be utilized in everything from crudités to soups.

Kar has also worked to create a dining experiences that weave the history of The Estate into the plates making their way out of the kitchen.

First up is “The Journey of the Sea Witch,” which will debut on May 4, he said. Named for the ship, the special menu will offer a variety of pan-Asian fusion dishes, reflecting the journey it made across the world.

New menus will be unveiled all year, "each with a beautiful and heart-warming connection to Long Island’s past and future," Kar said.