Tea Talk Tuesdays
The First Tuesday of Every Month
Welcome to Tea Talk Tuesdays, where curiosity brews and conversations flow. Our thought-provoking
series gathers experts, innovators, and enthusiasts from the realms of food and agriculture
the first Tuesday of every month from 3:30-5:30pm at Stony Brook Southampton campus.
Each Tea Talk Tuesday session offers a delicious and soothing opportunity to explore new food, agricultural, and environmental topics, sparking insightful dialogues with new friends. From sustainability to culinary trends, from farm to table, our talks traverse the diverse landscapes of these interconnected fields, offering fresh perspectives and inspiring ideas.
We are delighted to announce that Harney & Sons, renowned purveyors of fine teas, is one of our esteemed sponsors for Tea Talk Tuesdays. “From its humble beginnings in 1983 by the company’s founder, John Harney, to today’s international reputation, Harney & Sons has stayed true to its simple promise to deliver customers the finest quality tea possible.” Simply delicious.
Join us for Tea Talk Tuesdays and be part of a vibrant exchange of ideas, insights, and inspirations. Let’s sip, savor, and shop from local purveyors of the finest the East End has to offer.
December 2nd - Joseph Pierce
Join us for our December Tea Talk featuring Joseph Pierce, author of Speculative Relations and Inaugural Director of the Native American and Indigenous Studies Initiative at Stony Brook University. In this new book, Pierce considers the potential of Indigenous relations as a means of repairing the damages of history. His talk will explore Indigenous art and culture not as objects of study, but through relationships grounded in reciprocity and care for human and more-than-human beings. This event offers a meaningful opportunity to learn from a leading voice in Indigenous studies and relational thought.
November 4th - Paula Montagna
Join us for our November Tea Talk featuring Paula Montagna, MS, RD, CDN, CNSC, Director of Clinical Nutrition at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital. A Registered Dietitian with over 35 years of experience, Paula has combined her deep clinical expertise with a passion for Integrative and Functional Medicine. She created the “Eat Real to Heal” program, rooted in the Mediterranean lifestyle, to show how nutrition can play a transformative role in health and healing.
At this talk, Paula will share her insights on the power of food as medicine and how simple, sustainable choices can support well-being at every stage of life.
October 14th - Frank Quevedo
Join us for our October Tea Talk featuring Frank Quevedo, Executive Director of the South Fork Natural History Museum (SOFO). Frank is a conservation leader whose work bridges marine science, public education, and coastal stewardship on Long Island. At SOFO, he has led the museum’s Shark Research and Education Program, which studies local shark populations through efforts like satellite-tagging juveniles, mapping nurseries, and sharing data that supports both ocean safety and public awareness. His leadership also extends to habitat restoration, wildlife monitoring, and community science projects that connect people of all ages to the natural systems shaping our shores.
Come hear Frank share insights from SOFO’s shark research and discover how local conservation efforts are helping to protect and sustain our coastal environment.
