Hamptons Happenings

Hamptons Happening: Chefs and Champagne…honors Chef Bobby Flay

Hamptons Happening: Chefs and Champagne…honors Chef Bobby Flay
On Saturday July 26….Hamptons Mouthpiece contributors Abigail Rose and Dani Leggard attended the The Annual Food lovers favorite event The James Beard Foundation’s Chefs & Champagne. Champagne was flowing which is always a huge plus and the food was amazing as always.

The Annual benefit honored James Beard Award–winning chef Bobby Flay, restaurateur, and media personality at summer soirée in Sagaponack.

Chef Bobby Flay, President of the James Beard Foundation Susan Ungaro, B. Smith and Wolffer Estates, Roman Roth, (Photo by Mark VonHolden/Invision for James Beard Foundation/AP Images)

The James Beard Foundation toasted James Beard Award–winning chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, and celebrity TV personality Bobby Flay at Chefs & Champagne®. Flay, accompanied by his wife actress Stephanie March, was fêted by more than 40 chefs at the Foundation’s annual tasting party and fundraiser at the Wölffer Estate in Sagaponack, N.Y. Over 1,200 guests attended the sold-out benefit, which featured flowing Champagne Taittinger, wines and cider from Wölffer Estate Vineyard, beer from Stella Artois®, and culinary offerings from a select group of chefs, many from JBF Award–winning restaurants.

Katie Lee, Bobby Flay, Stephanie March..Photo credit:Mark VonHolden/Invision

The James Beard Foundation’s Chefs & Champagne is considered one of the East End’s premiere culinary summertime event. A silent auction consisting of fine dining experiences, wines and spirits, cookware, and culinary travel packages raised over $65,000, to support the James Beard Foundation’s mission and educational programs, including culinary student scholarships and the organization’s annual food conference on sustainability, public health, and nutrition.

Carrying on its long tradition of supporting culinary education, the James Beard Foundation was proud to announce
Samantha Whitlam as the recipient of the 2014 Christian Wölffer Scholarship. Established in 2006, the Christian Wölffer Scholarship assists students in their study of food and wine, and with this honor Whitlam is enrolling in the Intensive Sommelier Course at the International Culinary Center (ICC). Also in attendance were 2014 MY China Scholarship recipient Alexis Sicklick, 2013 Christian Wölffer Scholarship recipient Jhonel Faelnar, and multiple James Beard Foundation Scholarship recipient Christina Cassel.

Chefs & Champagne participating chefs included:
Lindsay Autry, Palm Beach, FL
Franklin Becker, The Little Beet and Cast Iron (opening in 2015), NYC
Philippe Bertineau, Benoit, NYC
Jamie Bissonnette* and Ken Oringer*, Coppa, Boston; and Toro, Boston and NYC
Devin Bozkaya, Campagna at Bedford Post Inn, Bedford, NY
Chad Brauze, Rotisserie Georgette, NYC
PJ Calapa, Campagna at Bedford Post Inn, Bedford, NY; and Costata, NYC
James Carpenter, Page at 63 Main, Sag Harbor, NY
Pastry Chef Stephen Collucci, Colicchio & Sons, NYC
Ben Del Coro, Fossil Farms, Boonton, NJ
Coby Farrow, BLT Prime, NYC
Tom Fraker and Marco Zapien, Melissa’s
Yuhi Fujinaga, The Sea Grill, NYC
Lisa Giffen, Maison Premiere, Brooklyn, NY
John Greeley, Crystal Springs Resort, Hamburg, NJ
Steven Devereaux Greene, Herons, Cary, NC
Alex Guarnaschelli*, Butter Restaurant, NYC
Jason Hall, The Fourth, NYC
Chris Jaeckle, All’onda, NYC
Brian Loiacono, db Bistro Moderne, NYC
Jean Paul Lourdes, Restaurant Latour, Hamburg, NJ
Hugh Mangum, Mighty Quinn’s Barbeque, NYC
Shane McBride, Balthazar and Schiller’s Liquor Bar, NYC
Jeff McInnis and Janine Booth, Root & Bone, NYC
Pastry Chef George McKirdy, Astor Bake Shop, Queens, NY
Marc Meyer, Cookshop, Five Points, and Hundred Acres, NYC
Todd Mitgang, Crave Fishbar, NYC; and South Edison, Montauk, NY
John Mooney, Bell Book & Candle, NYC; and Bidwell, Washington D.C.
Seamus Mullen, El Colmado, and Tertulia, NYC
Pastry Chef Deborah Racicot, Narcissa, NYC
David Santos, Louro, NYC
Jesse Schenker, The Gander and Recette, NYC
Bryce Shuman, Betony, NYC
Dan Silverman, The Regency Bar & Grill, NYC
Pastry Chef Miroslav Uskokovic, Gramercy Tavern*, NYC
Steve van der Merwe, Celebrity Cruises®
Florian Wehrli, Triomphe Restaurant, NYC
Pecko Zantilaveevan, The Four Seasons Restaurant*, NYC
Erin Zircher, CRU Oyster Bar and Restaurant, Nantucket, MA
* James Beard Award Winner

For more information, visit jamesbeard.org/chefsandchampagne. To become a member of the James Beard Foundation, click here.

Hamptons Nightlife Scene 2014

Memorial Day weekend is approaching very quickly and the official start of the party scene in the Hamptons. Here is a list of the Hamptons Nightlife Scene 2014

NEW…..Finale East Hampton previously SL EAST (previously Lilly Pond) on Three Mile Harbor Road, .Eugene Remm and Mark Birnbaum, EMM Group will be opening a outpost in conjunction with nightlife veteran Ellington Keys.

NEW….1Oak in Southampton. Butter Group owners Richie Akiva and Scott Sartiano will be taking over last years South Pointe and previously Stereo By the Shore……. 125 Tuckahoe Lane, Southampton

Sienna Restaurant & Lounge

44 Three Mile Harbor Rd, East Hampton, NY 11937

REDSTIXS… 1020 Montauk Highway, Watermill( formally Trata in WaterMill) Beijing Style Chinese Cuisine…Friday and Saturday late night party scene…DJ on Friday & Saturday nights.

Southampton Social Club, Southampton, 256 Elm St, Southampton, NY 11968

Surf Lounge…Montauk

TAPS… North Sea Road, Southampton, NY

Stephen Talkhouse, Amagansett, NY

The Drift Inn @Beach Bar, Hampton Bays (new location)

Boardy Barn at Hampton Bays… 270 W Montauk Hwy, Hampton Bays

Spend a weekend in the Hamptons this Winter..escape to the country

Hamptons Happenings: Spend a weekend in the Hamptons this Winter…escape to the country. The Hamptons is only a 1 hour drive from many areas in Suffolk, and about a 2 hour drive from NYC, New Jersey and some areas in Connecticut. When I lived in NYC I loved getting away from the loud noise and hustle of the everyday life for a weekend. Spending time in the Hamptons, if for only 2 days felt like a week vacation and I returned back to Brooklyn feeling rested.

There are many places that are open year-round in the Hamptons but The Southampton Inn in Southampton, NY is one of my favorite places in the Hamptons…They are open year-round with monthly specials for visitors who would like to escape and spend a winter weekend in the country. Many think that the Hamptons does not exist after Labor Day, but it does. Just last week Drew Barrymore celebrated her 29th Birthday in the Hamptons and Alec and Hilaria Baldwin escaped the NYC paparazzi for a Hamptons getaway.

Enjoy the Hamptons for a romantic weekend in February or March and check out these specials being offered by the Southampton Inn.

February Special – $214 for 2 Room Nights

Take advantage of an extraordinary special for the entire month of February by reserving two room nights for $214 in honor of the 2nd month of 2014. Let us arrange your dinners, massage treatments, theatre or concert tickets, and ice-skating lessons. What a wonderful way to relax, rejuvenate, and experience the joys of Southampton in the winter season.

$214.00* for two nights in February.

Click here for online reservations.

*Double occupancy. Does not include tax.

The Presidential for Families

Looking to escape with the family? Book two connecting rooms and enjoy the list of family fun activities Southampton Village has to offer including sledding, ice skating, movies and museums. The connecting rooms will be 1 King room connected to 1 Double Queen room; subject to availability. $210.00* for two rooms in February; $230.00* for two rooms in March. No charge for children under 12 years of age. *Double occupancy. Does not include tax. Excludes potential pet fees.

March is Pet Appreciation Month

Book an overnight stay during the month of March and your furry family member gets to stay for 50% off! It is a great time for you and your pet to get out of the house after a long winter. Take a walk through the beautiful Village of Southampton or play fetch at the world renowned Cooper’s Beach.

Complimentary pet treats are available all month long at the front desk.Maximum of two pets in a given room. Pet rooms must be reserved in advance and are limited to our 16 pet friendly rooms. Pet fee reduced to $24.50 during the month of March.

The Ides of March Package on St. Patrick’s Day Weekend

Begin the evening for two on March 15th at 5:00pm with your complimentary glasses of wine and hors d’oeuvres, sitting fireside in the library and listening to the recognized readers in honor of Dan’s Literary Prize. Afterwards, enjoy the stroll to the Zagat 24-point rated Plaza Café where a savory three course meal awaits and conclude the night in your graciously appointed guest room. Begin Sunday morning with a complimentary award-winning breakfast for two in Café Oso, and continue your getaway in the beautiful Village of Southampton.

$219.00* for overnight guest room, two glasses of wine, 3-course dinner for two, and breakfast the following morning.

*Double occupancy. Does not include tax, gratuity, or additional beverages. Reservations for dinner must be scheduled through our front desk.

In order to take advantage of these special offers, please call
or email our reservations team to book with us directly.

Southampton Inn

91 Hill Street

Southampton NY, 11968

[email protected]
[email protected]

www.southamptoninn.com

800-832-6500 / 631-283-6500

Rates are subject to change at any time based on availability

Shark’s Eye, Montauk’s Revolutionary Fishing Tournament

“Montauk, NY, Hamptons Happening”…Shark’s Eye, Montauk’s Revolutionary fishing Tournament. Montauk is known for its surfing, fishing and fishing tournaments. People from all over the world vacation in Montauk just to fishing. On Saturday July 27th and Sunday, July 28th some of the foremost research scientists in the country will come to Montauk for “The Shark’s Eye, Montauk’s first Satellite tag and all-release fishing tournament hosted by Montauk Marine Basin”, this will be a two-day festival for sport, science, conservation and education. All sharks caught in this tournament will be released – circle hooks only. If you have always wanted to experience shark fishing in a different location but you are unable to attend this tournament to do so, then why not have a look at these FKF Charters, located in Key West for further information about the charters that they have on offer. From shark fishing to tarpon fishing, there is something for everyone, so don’t hesitate in checking it out if you’re in the area. This amazing event is being led by “Montauk Marine Basin owner, Carl Darenberg.

A REVOLUTIONARY CHARITY FISHING TOURNAMENT TO SAVE SHARKS

my_image.cgi — This painting by renound artist April Gornic goes to the tournament winner.

July 26th-28th Friday 3pm-6pm, Saturday 6am-5pm, Sunday 6am-5pm

Montauk Marine Basin

426 West Lake, Montauk, NY

631-668-5900

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This event will be joined by country music sensation Colton James, and folk music star Caroline Doctorow & MariGrace Dineen. They will be performing at the outdoor stage at Gosman’s famous seafood dock on Saturday night, July 27, from 5 to 9 p.m. The outdoor concert is free. On both days, Brooks and Sean Paxton, A.K.A. “the Shark Brothers,” will provide exciting informational and educational forums under the tent at Montauk Marine Basin. Brooks and Sean directed the Guy Harvey Ultimate Shark Challenge in Florida, another shark conservation fishing tournament. [button color=”blue” link=”http://www.marinebasin.com/?id=sharkseye1&doc=web_pages.html” size=”medium” target=”_blank” font=”tahoma” align=”center”]Click here for Film &Music Festival tent activities[/button]

The public will hear a plea for shark preservation from Scott Curatolo Wagemann, a Cornell Cooperative Extension scientist and shark attack survivor! Booths under the tent will host the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation, OCEARCH, and the Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation. It’s all for the public to better understand the vital work that these organizations are doing to bring back the large sharks and other species that once flourished in our waters. Four sharks will receive satellite-tracking tags during the two-day all release tournament. Three anglers will name three sharks. The 6th Grade class at the Montauk school will name a fourth. The public will then be able to follow these fish online via OCEARCH Global Shark Tracker, the most-followed shark tracking site and app in the world — provided free of charge! Dave Bofill Marine and White Water Marine will provide chase boats with the scientists to tag the sharks. And Mustad — the best-selling hook on the planet — will provide circle hooks. The Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation is providing $10,000 in cash prizes and renowned artist April Gornik has donated an original work of art for the winner. In addition to the boat team competition, the public can be in the action as an official Tournament Observer.

Shark’s Eye Background

Today the great apex predators of the ocean face extinction, and so do the charter boat captains who catch them.That’s why Carl Darenberg, owner of Montauk Marine Basin, artist April Gornik, and the Concerned Citizens of Montauk, working with the Montauk Boatmen, Inc., the Montauk Chamber of Commerce, Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation, OCEARCH, the Shark Brothers, and Mote Marine Laboratory are proud to present Shark’s Eye.All sharks caught in this tournament are released and only circle hooks are used. Eligible mako, thresher and blue sharks are fitted with satellite tracking tags, which monitor their movements after release. The anglers who catch them get to name three tagged sharks, and a fourth is named by Montauk school children. The public is able to follow these fish online via the OCEARCH Global Shark Tracker.

In 1951 a young Frank Mundus settled in Montauk and got the idea to offer charter fishing for sharks. Nobody paid much attention to him. But by the time Mundus and team harpooned a 4500 pound great white, in 1964, anglers were paying serious attention, as well as a writer named Peter Benchley. The movie “Jaws” was released in 1975 and everybody wanted to come to Montauk to go Monster Fishing for sharks. Big money tournaments started to take hold.

Cut to the late 1990’s, when disturbing videos started to appear. Sharks were shown being finned alive by foreign commercial fishermen. They were being killed not by the thousands, but by the millions, to provide fins for shark fin soup for the growing Asian market. Shark populations started to decline, and by the mid 2000s were no longer sustainable.

To ensure a highly competitive, exciting and informative event for both anglers and the general public, in addition to satellite tagging of certain fish, a system of best practices and modern catch and release protocols have been engineered into this tournament format to maximize the post-release welfare and survivability of all sharks caught during this competition. These methods include the mandatory use of inline circle hooks to help prevent internal hooking, heavy tackle and line strengths to reduce a shark’s time on the line, and other specific handling procedures designed to ensure angler safety and healthy shark releases. Anglers and Observers will receive personal training on these methods, prior to competition.

All profits from the two-day event will go to the Montauk Boatmen (MBI), the Montauk school, the Montauk Chamber of Commerce and the Concerned Citizens of Montauk (CCOM).

Happenings in the Hamptons in July 2013

Happenings in the Hamptons in July 2013…Greetings Hamptons Mouthpiece readers this July is filled with so many amazing events in the Hamptons…I have never seen the Hamptons so busy, the 4th of July was unbelievably busy in Sag Harbor, mobs of people that you could not even walk on the sidewalk. Events like Art Hamptons was beautiful as always.

Dani Leggard & artist Carole Feuerman @ Art Hamptons

I know that I am a little late with putting this list of events out, the time has just been moving so quickly and I have been very busy. This being said, if you are anything like me it gets overwhelming looking at a calendar, so I like to add everything to a list and it makes it easier to check. Here are a few selected events that I have chosen to highlight for the rest of July.

Friday July 19th

7/19/13 A Celebrations of Motown: The Suffolk Theater, 118 East Main Street, Riverhead, NY
Riverhead…www.suffolktheater.com***Price $20-$25*Featuring Sugar & Spice Soul Band & the Sly Geralds If you want to lie back and groove or you want to dance the night away we are your band! MOTOWN AND SOUL MUSIC is our product!

Preview Cocktail Party Kicks Off 2013 East Hampton Antiques Show**The East Hampton Historical Society announces the return of the highly anticipated East Hampton Antiques Show to the historic grounds of Mulford Farm. Interior Designer Steven Gambrel is the Honorary Chair of the Friday, July 19th Preview Cocktail Party, which offers patrons an early buying opportunity of the extraordinary array of antiques, art, jewelry and collectibles. Ticket proceeds benefit the East Hampton Historical Society. Mulford Farm ,10 James Lane, East Hampton**Tickets are $150 per person and enable return visits the following days. Junior Ticket (age 40 and under) are priced at $100. www.easthamptonhistory.org

Saturday July 20th

The Wounded Warrior Project. Saturday, July 20th …7am registration begins
Bicycle 30 or 60 miles, walk /Run/Jog a 5K while fundraising
for The Wounded Warrior Project. The Wounded Warrior Project is
helping our wounded warriors recover from injuries, body and mind.
Soldier Ride The Hamptons 2013 is held in memory of
LCpl Jordan Haerter, USMC
KIA 22 April, 2008 in Ramadi, Iraq.
Recipient of the Navy Cross For Extraordinary Heroism.
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7/20/13 : The 2013 Hampton Designer Showhouse will open with a Gala Preview Cocktail Party 6-830pm on Saturday, July 20, 2013 and will run until Labor Day, Monday, September 2, 2013 in Bridgehampton, New York. Proceeds will benefit Southampton Hospital, Southampton, NY. The Showhouse is happy to announce that Traditional Home magazine is the 2013 Presenting Sponsor and LX.TV Open House is the 2013 Television Sponsor. Mario Buatta is the Honorary Showhouse Chairman. Jamie Drake and Alexa Hampton are the Honorary Design Co-Chairmen.Showhouse hours will be as follows: Monday through Sunday, 11:00am – 5:00pm. Children under six, infants, strollers and pets are not allowed in the Showhouse. Admission to the Showhouse is $35 and includes the Showhouse Journal. Gala tickets are $225 each. For more information on the Showhouse and to purchase tickets, please visit www.hamptondesignershowhouse.com.

7/20/13 2nd Annual St. Barth’s Hamptons Gala, Hosted by Molly Sims, Presented by Social Life Magazine and St. Barth Tourism Saturday July 20 | 6pm to 10pm* Held at 281 Hayground Road, Bridgehampton[button color=”yellow” link=”http://davidshapiro.net/events/stbarthhamptons” size=”medium” target=”_blank” font=”tahoma” align=”center”]click here for more info.[/button]

7/20/13 Bay Street Rock the Dock Summer Gala

630pm Bay Street Theatre Corner of Bay and Main Streets, Sag Harbor, NY, 11963

7/20/13 Long House Summer Benefit- White Night 6-9pm
Tickets start at $750. attire..shades of White

www.longhouse.org/white-night-summer-benefit

7/20/2013 James Beard..CHEFS & CHAMPAGNE

Saturday, July 20, 2013

6:00 pm to 8:30 pm@ Wölffer Estate, 185 Sagg Road, Sagaponack, NY 11962

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Rock the Farm

July 20th 6pm,Ocean View Farm, Amagansett 7269_10151749549547975_390449565_n

The English Beat and more**Open Bar / All American BBQ
Proceeds to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project
To purchase tickets please visit www.thestephentalkhouse.musictoday.com
or call 6312673117

7/27/13 9TH Annual Hamptons Happenings..Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation Saturday, July 27th in Bridgehampton, NY. Honoring Ruth Finley of The Fashion Calendar and Chef Todd English.

7/27/13 14th Annual Art For Life, Field of Dreams

Saturday, July 27, 2013 Fairview Farms, Bridgehampton, NY

attire: dreamy hues of Peacock Green, Aquamarine& Amethyst“.

Entertainment: Maxwell ,Estelle & Rapper Rick Ross

REGISTRATION: Tue, Jun 25, 2013 to Sat, Jul 27, 2013
CONTACT: Inez Weinstein Special Events
EMAIL: [email protected]
PHONE: 212 254-6677**Individual Tickets $1,500 Tables from $15,000

*Featuring a silent auction of unique luxury items & experiences Cocktails at 6pm  Dinner and Program at 7:30pm[button color=”green” link=”http://www.rushphilanthropic.org/art-for-life” size=”medium” target=”_blank” font=”tahoma” align=”center”]click here to purchase tickets[/button]

7/27/13 Super Saturday Ovarian Cancer Research

Nova’s Ark Project, 60 Millstone Road, Water Mill, NY 11976 –

(note if you can’t find this address on your GPS, try putting in Bridgehampton, NY)

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A Dress to Change the World” Hamptons Event

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The Princess Grace Foundation-USA invites you to a fashion show featuring Jeff Garner of Prophetik’s elegant collection of sustainable fashions inspired by Grace Kelly

Saturday, July 27, 2013* 6 – 9 PM…$200 per person

Cocktails 6:00 PM**Catwalk 7:00 PM
Silent Auction*Special Music Guests, Eric Heatherly, Andrew Thorp (DJ Coco)[button color=”orange” link=”http://www.pgfusa.org/events/view/A-Dress-to-Change-the-World-Hamptons-Event” size=”small” target=”_blank” font=”tahoma” align=”center”]click here for ticket info.[/button]

7/28/2013 Chefs Dinner & Meet the Chefs Cocktail Party

5:30 pm Cocktails, 7:30 pm Dinner

Extraordinary! Intimate VIP Dinner in honor of Four-Star Chef Eric Ripert at the home of Toni Ross. Tickets are limited! Purchase tickets and reserve your place at this elegant dinner now!

July 27th **Celebrating Mandela in the Hamptons, 1-4pm , The Home of Judia Black, Bridgehampton, NY**$75 in advance $100 @ the door**email:[email protected] [button color=”yellow” link=”https://hamptonsmouthpiece.com/celebrating-mandela-in-the-hamptons/” target=”_blank” font=”tahoma” align=”left”]click here for more info.[/button]

Godspell the Musical @ First Presbyterian Church of Southampton NY-

Directed and Musically Directed by Linda Contino and Choreographed by Anita Boyer. Staging at the Southampton Presbyterian Church July 19th, 20th, 26th and 27th at 7:30 and matinee at 1pm on July 21st. $20 in advance, $25 at the door.www.ourfabulousvarietyshow.org for tickets!

Art Southampton…7/25-7/29, Southampton, NY

IP Preview | Thursday, July 25 | 6PM – 10PM Benefiting the Southampton, General Admission 7/26-7/28 12pm-7pm, 7/29 12pm-5pm, admission $10-$30…[email protected] T: +1.305.515.8573**Art Southampton Pavilion | Southampton Elks Lodge,  605 County Road 39 Southampton, NY 11968**[button color=”yellow” link=” http://www.art-southampton.com” target=”_blank” font=”tahoma” align=”right”]click here..schedule and rates[/button] www.art-southampton.com

More events to be added later….

Are You a fan of Maxwell*Estelle*Rick Ross*Tyler Perry…click on link to buy your tickets…this event usually sells out.

Need a Bike*Kayak or Surf Rental….click on link…they deliver as well

Looking to something to do in the daytime….how about booking a charter and exploring the Hamptons…