The Riverhead Project is owned by Dennis McDermott and serves contemporary American cuisine in a renovated "Mad-Men"-era bank building.

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The Riverhead Project serves contemporary American cuisine in a renovated “Mad-Men” era bank building at 300 Main St. in Riverhead. (Oct. 25, 2013)

Credit: Heather Walsh

A candlelit table at The Riverhead Project in Riverhead is used for wine tastings and family style dinners. (Oct. 25, 2013)

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The main dining room at The Riverhead Project has floor-to-ceiling windows and a glass fireplace that warms the room on cool nights. (Oct. 25, 2013)

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Chef Lia Fallon works in her kitchen at The Riverhead Project in Riverhead. (Oct. 25, 2013)

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Owner Dennis McDermott at The Riverhead Project in Riverhead. (Oct. 25, 2013)

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Shrimp and crab fritters, served with roasted corn and herb aioil, are a very good beginning at The Riverhead Project in Riverhead. (Oct. 25, 2013)

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The Cresent Farm’s duck breast at The Riverhead Project is served with braised butternut squash risotto and pumpkin seed oil with toasted pepitas. (Oct. 25, 2013)

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Uncle Jesse’s fried chicken is a standout dish at The Riverhead Project in Riverhead. (Oct. 25, 2013)

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The seared bronzini at The Riverhead Project is served with green French lentils, fall vegetable medley and chili oil. (Oct. 25, 2013)

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