Chef-owners Elizabeth Ronzetti and Adam Kopels run an ideal country eatery. On Shelter Island, 18 Bay is sufficiently close to the farms and markets that drive their Italian-New American cuisine.

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On Shelter Island, 18 Bay is sufficiently tucked away to seem like a mini-vacation. (July 9, 2011)

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On 18 Bay's veranda, the pink in the two-tone columns matches the watermelon on the nameplate. (July 9, 2011)

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The dining room at 18 Bay (July 9, 2011)

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Adam Kopels, front, co-owns 18 Bay with Elizabeth Ronzetti. (July 9, 2011)

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The owner-chefs of 18 Bay change the dishes regularly. A recent entree was sauteed Montauk striped bass served with wax beans, snap peas and corn vinaigrette. (July 9, 2012)

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Shelter Island residents Elina and Dave Friezo dine at 18 Bay. (July 9, 2011)

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The antipasti include a braised short rib topped with cucumber kimchee at 18 Bay. (July 9, 2011)

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18 Bay's dining room fills with light.

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