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Greetings Hamptons MouthPiece Readers…Thank God I am alive and well and able to speak to all of you. This has definately been an adventurous journey we have been through with Hurricane Sandy. People all around the country are experiencing such turmoil! My heart goes out to many people who have lost their homes, and have had tremendous home damage. I hope that they can get an idaho restoration contractor, or other professionals closer to them, working on their homes as soon as possible so they can return to some sort of normality.

This is going to be a very long journey to get things back to normal and everyone is going to need to be patient and not critical of what they perceive others to be doing to help their situations. It might be helpful for some people to decide to learn from roofing companies austin or someone similar to gain some insight into how to work towards normality, restoring homes to their previous glory. It will be an uncomfortable road for many New Yorkers who rely on the subways to get to school and work, it will be uncomfortable for many people who rely on the LIRR, NJ Transit, Metro North and Amtrak, people who have lost their cars, people who have lost electricity, people whose companies have been heavily impacted with water damage. This too shall pass and Yes my friends we will get through this, but it will take patience.

In thinking back to Katrina, we as Americans are so very blessed that we did not experience what Katrina victims suffered, I shudder to think if I would be here writing this article. This has been a wake-up call for all of us and especially states like New York, New Jersey, Connecticut. My hope is that we will prepare ourselves and in areas where evacuation is mandatory those residents will never question again; so many lives could have been spared.

Many people have reached out to me to ask what can they do to help, where can they drop off items and what items are needed….

I have put together a list of items needed from information that has circulated throughout Facebook and I thought I would share this information with you.

Here is a list of items needed for Hurricane Sandy Victims…

Water-

Warm winter coats

Boots* men*women*children

Dust masks (particulate masks, not painting)-

Thermals and blankets-

Batteries including C&D batteries for flashlights-

Candles and flashlights-

Ensure/Pediasure – To keep babies and older folks well nourished-

Warm gloves/Heavy duty gloves/rubber gloves-

Diapers (adult and babies)

Headlamps –

Nuts / Healthy snacks –

Baby formula and baby items-

Industrial strength heavy-duty garbage bags, –

Cleaning implements and supplies-

Socks,

underwear in packaging-

Toiletries and hygiene products-

Instant Coffee-

Non-perishable food-

Boxes for donation sites-

Generators-

toilet paper-

Paper goods,

disposable cameras –

Plastic bins-

Dog and cat food-

Manual can openers-

Rain gear

gift cards
Sanitary Napkins/tampons
Blankets
hand and feet warmers

If you cannot donate any of the above items you can donate to the
· American Red Cross www.

redcross.org

Gift Card Drive for Hurricane Sandy Victims

The Hampton Bays Mothers’ Association is spearheading a gift card drive to help the families that have lost everything due to Hurricane Sandy. We are here to help our neighbors and those of other communities.

Gift Card Drop Locations:

? Scotto’s on Main Street in Hampton Bays

? Southampton Stationery on Hampton Rd. in Southampton Village.

? Stevenson’s Toys, Southampton

? The Southampton Publick House, Bowden Sq., Southampton

? C’s Home and Office Management 3331 Noyack Rd. Sag Harbor

? Katherine and Co., Westhampton Beach, Main Street.

? Agaves, Bridgehampton

? Quench Wine and Spirits 90 W. Main Street, Patchogue

There are many other towns that need help, so we will continue our drive and help as many people as we can! For more information contact Kerry Wilkie at 631 741-7014

Suggested gift cards: Target, Old Navy, Lowes, Home Depot, Amex, Visa, or MasterCard.

You can updated with what’s happening on the Hamptons end through my facebook page https://www.facebook.com/HamptonsMouthpiece or follow me on twiiter @hamptonsmouth

There are many wonderful people with heart of gold that want to help so badly, please let us help you. I know that it is difficult to ask for help, but put yourself in our position. If you were in a position to help you would probably be doing what we are doing now. This is not a handout, this is an act of kindness helping people who are not in a position to help themselves at this moment. As Always Hamptons Mouthpiece keeping you in the know!!!

Hamptons MouthPiece; Could Hurricane Sandy be the worst Hurricane to hit New York? The state of New York is gearing up and getting prepared for Hurricane Sandy….many areas have been declared a State of emergency, airline flights have been cancelled, all schools have been cancelled, all NYC subways, LIRR and the Metro North are closed today. Long Island is under a state of Emergency for the next 24 hours…In some areas in Long Island there are areas that are already experiencing flooding like Lindenhurst, Long Beach and Port Jefferson…There are mandatory evacuation in areas like Riverhead, Westhampton, Southampton…High Tide in Long Island is between 6a-11am and again 7pm-11pm….many homes on the water, you may to consider evacuating before it gets bad because if you wait out the storm someone may not be able to get to you.
It’s interesting I have heard on the news about many families having to evacuate their homes and you never really think that could be you, but it might be my family today and that is very scary. I however am a realist and I know when it is time to go and keep my family safe…It is not easy having to evacuate your home, so many things you want to take with you, but you can’t and you have to choose what is necessary and most important.The rain is the least of our problems in Long Island…our problem is the long period of strong easterly winds..record breaking storm surge tides 5-12 feet and beach erosion waves 15-25 feet

High Tide times for today in the East end.. Montauk Point 905am and 928pm…Moriches Inlet.. 704am and 725pm…Mattituk Inlet 1133am…stay tuned for updates throughout the day..Now until noon winds 25-35 G 40-60 Coastal flooding Noon until 8pm Hurricane wind gusts 75+ mph, power outages, coastal flooding and 8pm-6am Tuesday dangerous winds, severe flooding, beach erosion, power outages..

East Hampton Town will open an evacuation center at East Hampton High School, opened today at Monday at 8 a.m.??The East Hampton Village Emergency Operations Center will open at 3:30 p.m. this afternoon and can be reached by calling 324-0945.
  • Two shelter locations are available in Southampton Town, including at Hampton Bays High School at 88 Argonne Road and at Riverhead High School at 600 Harrison Avenue in Riverhead.??The eastern campus of Suffolk County Community College at 121 Speonk-Riverhead Road in Speonk is a pet friendly shelter in Southampton Town.??In Sag Harbor, the village does have shelter capability at the Pierson Middle-High School, and it is open for residents who needed to evacuate their homes.?Sag Harbor Mayor Gilbride urged people in low lying areas to evacuate to higher ground. Emergency service providers, he noted, will likely be overwhelmed with calls during the storm and would prefer if people made precautionary arrangements to seek safer ground before the storm becomes too severe.
  • ??If you are going to a shelter, you are advised to bring a blanket, pillow, medicine, snacks, bottled water, reading materials, flashlights, extra batteries and make sure someone knows where you are going.
Here is some Key information and storm kit
POWER OUTAGES
Outages should be reported by calling 800-490-0075, online at liaccount.com/outage/Report or by texting OUT to 695472.
NATIONAL GRID
Gas leaks on Long Island should be reported to 800-490-0045.
BEFORE THE STORM HITS
* Know the elevation level of your property and whether the land is flood-prone.
* Learn evacuation routes.
* Be sure trees and shrubs around your home are well trimmed so they are more wind resistant.
* Clear loose and clogged rain gutters and downspouts (with the assistance of companies similar to https://divisionkangaroof.com/).
* Cover your home’s windows, either with permanent storm shutters or marine plywood at least five-eighths of an inch thick.
* Plan to bring in all outdoor furniture, decorations, garbage cans and anything else that is not tied down.
FEMA recommends preparing a disaster kit that includes:
* Three-day supply of nonperishable food
* Three-day supply of water — 1 gallon of water per person per day
* Portable, battery-powered radio or television and extra batteries
* Flashlight and extra batteries
* Sanitation and hygiene items, such as moist towelettes and toilet paper
* Matches and waterproof container
* Whistle
* Extra clothing
* Kitchen accessories and cooking utensils, including a hand-operated can opener
* Photocopies of credit and identification cards
* Cash and coins
* Special-needs items, such as prescription medications, eyeglasses, contact lens solutions and hearing aid batteries
* Items for infants, such as formula, diapers, bottles and pacifiers
* Other items to meet your family’s needs
ALSO
* Fill up vehicles with fuel
* Listen to local officials
* Pick people to call who are on and off the Island in case you become separated from family members.
* Never use portable generators indoors, in garages or near open windows.
If the winds pick up 60-70 miles all bridges will be closed…
If you loose your power you can expect to loose power for 7-10 days…
LIPA Outages 800-490-0075

As of 2pm today 10/29/12 the Governor just announce that the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel and the Holland Tunnel will be closing.

Hope this helps…In the Hamptons currently we are experiencing high winds, but no flooding yet, but we are bracing ourselves for strong winds, strong gusts and high tides….My photographer husband went to Long Beach in Sag Harbor to take some photos and a small video guess he did not hear the Governor say you do not need to be going to the beach to take photos.. He came back saying I think we need to consider leaving because I have never seen Long Beach like this.

He said he was nearly knocked over by 50 mph wind and said it was crazy scary. The beach has been eroded and the tide is definitely high. The Hamptons is full of very tall trees and I fear these trees being knocked over and falling on power lines preventing you from evacuating your area. There are advantages living near the beach and ocean but in times like this it really is a disadvantage. My advice to you my readers if you live in low lying flood prone areas please do not risk it. If you can go some place safe then I would suggest you do. In the aftermath of the storm, it is expected that many homes will need repairing and some people are already seeking the help of professsionals. You can go to this page if you are looking for roofing services. Sometimes damage can be extensive, affecting other things as well as the roofing, like the plumbing and the electricity. Flood damage can mean you have to rewire your home if it’s that bad. Fortunately, it’s straightforward to find an electrician online at sites similar to https://hometeamelectric.com/city-page/yucca-valley/, where someone might be able to offer advice and a practical solution. As for problems like your plumbing, hopefully, flood damage wouldn’t be too extensive. However, the occasional pipe can burst and if you don’t get it fixed quickly, it could turn into a nightmare. You can take a look at an example of a plumbing repair service by clicking here.

As always Hamptons Mouthpiece keeping you in the know….Please be safe today, stay off the roads…The governor suggest that you not take this storm lightly, the surge will be bad. For news up to the minute in Long Island I recommend News 12…if you loose power you can get updates 646-273-1212 and they also stream online on your mobile devices…www.news12.com

(photo & video 1 courtsey Kurt. H. Leggard)

Hamptons MouthPiece; I would love all of my Hamptons friends to take a look at THNKR PRODIGY on YOUTUBE series and short movie about a look at a young Hamptons friend and cook, Greg Grossman’s starting at Ross School and working around the Hamptons, his first event at 12 at Vered Gallery!
7+-22-2012+chefs+garden+f+and+wine+shots+119-1Greg started his understanding of food, philanthropy and how the world fit together from the beginning of time at his incredible years as a student at ROSS SCHOOL, Instilled his love of always giving back and of supporting our local farms and vendors. In his 4th year at VeggieU Food & Wine in Ohio, a family farm who celebrated their 10th year of placing organic farming kits and educational packages (and worms and veggies) in over 3,000 public schools around the US Greg joins the 100’s of amazing chefs who give of themselves to help children learn about farming and eating healthy.
And he is also proud to be a part of Dr. Joanne Ruthsatz’ of OSU Prodigy Autism study, and Dr. James Watsonstralight+997-1 of Cold Spring Harbor Lab leading the DNA study. Greg cooked this summer in Southampton at private benefits for Joanne and the Southampton Arts Festival as Culinary director to raise money for this research and to bring classical masters to children and families in the Hamptons. With almost 1in 88 children born with an autism spectrum disorder, Dr. Ruthsatz is so close to finding an important key and Greg is thrilled to be part of her program. See 60 minutes math prodigy, Jake one of Joannes prodigies is autistic but graduation college at 14.
Having started his interest in the culinary arts at such a young age with a lot of his inspiration coming from being at Ross School where as you know he was so honored to be awarded the Martha Stewart Scholar Award at Club Starlight gala when he was just 13 appearing on Today Show, Neil Cavuto etc.
Then last year cooking the winning Kung Pao chicken when Times Square was turned into China Kitchen DSC_0320_2-1Stadium for 2 days when NTD TV hosted a benefit gala for the 10th anniversary of 9/11 for the NY Sergeants Benevolent Association and Citi Meals on Wheels. Again Greg’s interest and so many friends from many Asian countries has special significance as his 5 years of Mandarin Chinese at Ross School led him to his incredible interest in Thai, Malaysian and all forms of Chinese cookery. Many Hampton friends attended.
Greg has been doing so much lately and has just recently been filmed as part of the Google THNKR “Prodigy’ Series on You Tube as an extraordinary teen.
A short film about his love of food and doing a tasting for a restaurant with his consulting company. Though Greg is finishing HS at the Professional children’s School in NYC, specifically there to support students with careers, where he and the most incredibly talented students work their schooling around full time careers in the arts, sports, equestrians (like Reed Kessler who made it to the Olympics), known by all at the Hampton Classic , business owners, etc. They are able to pursue their careers while advisors support them and make sure they are getting their work done. Greg has been able to continue his work and his love of food and get a great HS education in NYC. We look forward to seeing young Greg at Hamptons fund-raising events this next summer!
Even living in NYC, Greg still finds himself back in the Hamptons. “It is the place I grew up and where I will always consider my home and I am so happy to be back helping support special charities and seeing my friends”
7+-22-2012+chefs+garden+f+and+wine+shots+111-1Greg currently works with Southampton Arts Festival and Dr. Ruthsatz prodigy/autism study all while going to school and running a business back in the Hamptons. Greg is an amazing young man, talented chef, very kind, approachable and a joy to his parents. I say to Greg, if you have time my family is more than happy to be some tasters for you, feel free to come and take over my kitchen ANY DAY….
Hamptons Mouthpiece readers…be on the look out for this up and coming Chef….This is the 1st of many more spotlight articles on people of interest in the Hamptons.

Hamptons, On Our Toes Gala and more events in August 2012….Greetings Hamptons Mouthpiece Readers…There are so many fabulous Events this August and it will take me sometime to filter through all of them, but I did want to highlight these events that I wanted to bring to your attention. Check back on Sunday for the complete list of events this August and things to do in the Hamptons that will not cost you a small fortune. My personal favorites that I really cannot wait to attend are “On our toes in the Hamptons” I am told that guests will be in for a special treat from Ron Brown and his dancers and to meet Ruby Dee. I had the pleasure of meeting Ms. Ruby Dee a couple of months ago and her presence is just overwhelming. The other event is Lillias White will play Maybelle Smith in BIG MAYBELLE: SOUL OF THE BLUES at Baystreet Theatre in Sag Harbor. I had the pleasure to sit in on a rehearsal and let me tell you this woman is FABULOUS..that’s right FABULOUS…the band is unreal…they are so good and this is going to be a HUGE winner this summer..

Evidence, A Dance Company to Host its 9th Annual “On Our Toes”… 
In The Hamptons Summer Benefit
Saturday, August 18, 2012, from 4pm- 8pm at the Hayground School in Bridgehampton.
Cocktail reception, followed by a light dinner, auction, a dynamic performance by Evidence, dessert and their signature “Dancing with the Dancers”.
Legendary Ruby Dee, Actress and Philanthropist to receive the 2012 Lifetime Achievement Gatekeeper Award Jason Moran, Award-winning Jazz Musician and Composer, to receive the 2012 Visionary Gatekeeper Award.
The elegant afternoon benefit will celebrate generations of arts and culture from the African Diaspora. The summer event will honor the legendary Ruby Dee, Actress, Playwright, Activist and Philanthropist, with the 2012 Lifetime Achievement Gatekeeper Award. Jason Moran, Award-winning Jazz Musician and Composer, will receive the 2012 Visionary Gatekeeper Award.
For tickets to the Hamptons Summer Benefit, please visit www.evidencedance.com or call The JFM Group at 914-235-1490 x11 or email [email protected] . Individual tickets are $350 and $500.
Sponsor packages begin at $5,000.

American Sustainable Business Council at the Hamptons Players Club for an evening of cocktails and farm-to-table hors d’oeuvres as they discuss a “Window Into a More Just Economy” with featured speaker Jeffrey Hollender, founder of Seventh Generation and an ASBC founding partner. Amy Hall, Director of Social Consciousness at Eileen Fisher and ASBC co-founder and executive director, David Levine will also be part of the evening’s event.

The American Sustainable Business Council (ASBC) is the leading coalition of businesses and business networks committed to creating a vision and framework that advance policies to support a vibrant and sustainable economy.

WHERE: The Hamptons Players Club, 103 Montauk Highway, East Hampton, NY
WHEN: Saturday, August 18th
TIME: 5:00PM – 8:00PM
TICKETS: $25.00 here
10% of proceeds will benefit women’s leadership in business and economic development.
For Reservations call:  (631) 324-1663The Evening’s Sponsors include:
American Sustainable Business Council*
Hamptons Players Club*
Star Vodka
*Digital Plus
T Salon
Artist Bobbi Van will also be showing her artwork with 10% of all sales going to Women’s Leadership in Business and Education.


A Midsummer Night’s Dream**Thursday 8/2-8/19

2685 Montauk Highway

A HITFest production of Shakespeare’s enchanting tale of love and magic on the back lawn of Bridgehampton High School. Opens Thursday August 2nd, and runs through August 19th, Thursday – Sunday at 7:00pm. Tickets availabe at http://AMND.eventbrite.com
Bay Street Theatre 2012 Mainstage Season. Tony award winner Lillias White will play Maybelle Smith in BIG MAYBELLE: SOUL OF THE BLUES,
written and directed by Paul Levine.
Tuesday, August 7 -Sunday, September 2.
Showtimes: Tuesdays –Saturday 8pm with Wednesday matinees on
August 15, 22, and 29 at 2pm and a 4pm matinee on Saturdays August 18 and 25.  Sunday showtime is at 7pm.**Tickets $66-76.
BIG MAYBELLE: SOUL OF THE BLUES features the sensational Tony award winning Lillias White as the legendary blues singer Maybelle Smith. A big woman with even bigger talent, she took on all the challenges that 1950’s America had to give.
Box Office at 631-725-9500.
EXHIBIT BRINGS TASTE OF CARIBBEAN TO THE HAMPTONS
Diaspora Vibe 2.0 Benefit Gala and Exhibit Preview
WHERE:  Southampton Cultural Center, 25 Pond Lane,
WHEN:  Saturday, August 11, 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Diaspora Vibe 2.0: 16th Annual Caribbean Crossroads Series Exhibition, 
a Celebration of Artists and Art-Making,
Opens in Southampton with August 11 Gala
The 16th Annual Caribbean Crossroads Series Exhibition,” a dazzling display of provocative, contemporary fine art by more than 30 artists from the Latin American and Caribbean Diaspora. The event launches with an artist-interactive fund-raising gala honoring artist advocate Grace Y. Ingelton on Saturday, August 11, from 4 to 7 p.m. The benefit will feature Caribbean and Latin cuisine by celebrity chef Mark Bailey (seen on the TLC reality series Leave It to Niecy and Oxygen’s Girlfriend Confidential: L.A.). The exhibit, co-presented by Global Arts/Media and Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator, runs from August 11 to 26
Live Music & Lobsters @ Georgica this Thursday 8/16/12
 with Live Music from* ESTEE MARIA!!!
 MUSIC STARTS AT 8:00
Come early and dine and stay for the dancing!
Dine in any of our lovely dining rooms or Dine at the Bar*1/2 price drinks all night!

The end of the season is rapidly approaching and with it comes the Hamptons’ hottest culminating event.

August 24th at 10:00 p.m @ Lily Pond in East Hampton
The scene will be set for a spectacular evening of live art and breathtaking ambiance.”The Flamenco Dancers” will light up the stage to the melodies of the Gipsy Kings tribute band,”Los Cintron”
A silent auction will take place to benefit the renowned Somaly Mam Foundation.http://www.somaly.org/whoweare
Tickets are available online  www.eventfulproductions.eventbrite.com
Michael J. Fox Foundation Team Fox and Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Saturday, August 18, 2012
7 p.m. – Midnight
Cocktails and fine cuisine provided by Carlyle Off the GreenEast Hampton Studio
77 Industrial Road

Open Mic Night Series

Eastville Community Historical Society’s Art Collective 2012

Call: (631) 725- 4711 Email: [email protected]
Location: (RT. 114) 139 Hampton Street, Sag Harbor
Open Mic Night, Every Wednesday for the month of August from 6-8 pm. FREE SIGN UP! 6PM-7PM – Performances: Musicians, Singers, Actors, Poets, Drummers etc.
7PM-8PM- Discussions: Writers, Authors, Readers, Researchers etc. Come share your talent with fellow artist and the Greater Community!
45th Artists of the Springs Invitational:
Ashawagh Honors | Thursday August 2, 5 – 7 pm
Benefit Preview and Wine Reception
Honoring Rae Ferren | Connie Fox | Bill King
$25.00 donation at the door
Opening Reception | Friday, August 3, 4 – 7 p
open to the general public
Curator’s Tour | Saturday 18 August, 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Ashawagh Hall | 780 Springs Fireplace Road | East Hampton
Hours | August  4 – 19 | Sun – Fri 1 pm – 5 pm | Sat 9 am – 5 pm
Proceeds from events and 50% of art sales to benefit The Springs Improvement Society,
Ashawagh Hall, and the S.I.S. Scholarship Fund
White’s Pharmacy in East Hampton is introducing a new Men’s line SIGMA SKIN
on Friday 17th, 2012…Stop by for this grand event.As always you can find additional events on my Hamptons Mouthpiece Facebook Page or www.southamptonpatch.com or www.easthamptonpatch.com

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Greetings, Hamptons Mouthpiece readers, Whether you’re driving to the Hamptons from Harlem or you live here full time you really must check out Georgica on Thursday nights for Lobster & Music featuring Paul Mahos & New Life Crisis or Mean Machine. This past Thursday my friends Laura, Minerva, HC and I had dinner there and I wanted to share my experience with you. Do you remember when it was Saracen and it was the place to be for an older demographic to go and party on a Saturday night? A couple of years ago it changed owners and the name was changed to Georgica Restaurant & Lounge.

 When the doors first opened 2 years ago the food was fabulous and the party scene was the place to be on a Saturday night…happy to say that has not changed, Saturday night in the summer is happening.  My friend Laura and I had dinner there and walked away saying the food was absolutely amazing and could not wait to return for another meal unfortunately last year was a bit disappointing the appetizers like the signature “rock shrimp” was delicious but everything else was not as appetizing as it was the year before. I am pleased to announce this year 2012….WOW…my friends and I  were super impressed with the food, it was delicious and we are already planning another girls night out there. Make sure you make reservations I predict this place will be jammed pack every night especially on Thursday nights….

We started our evening with the house Sangaria at the bar…UNBELIEVABLY DELICIOUS, I think it’s the plums and watermelon that make the difference…highly recommend….then we were seated for dinner and my first compliment goes out to our server…she was warm, friendly, attentive and not over-bearing. We started with appetizers, we ordered the signature dish “Rock Shrimp”, Scallops, Lobster Riscotto and Tuna Tartare….Everything was divine and I always gage how the rest of the meal is going to be based on the appetizers. They did not disappoint. Our 2nd course we decided to all order the Surf and Turf special for the evening….3 of us ordered just the SURF and Laura ordered the SURF & TURF….

The course  started with either a Loster bisque or the House Salad….I had the soup and I was so impressed, they brought out a bowl with the lobster and then proceeded to pour in the broth….WOW it was heavenly…The ladies had the House salad, it was very fresh and enjoyable….take a look. The lobster was succulent, mouthwatering  and steamed to perfection, the butter sauce was very light and pleasant, the French fries were AMAZING…skinny fries were well-seasoned with added Parmesan Cheese was the topping on the cake…..Laura said her steak was tender and savory.

We were all so full we could hardly move, but I did want to have the entire experience so I ordered the Blueberry Cheesecake for dessert and we all shared. It was detectable, it really did not taste like cheesecake. It was very light, included fresh blueberries and it literally melted in your mouth. I love cheesecake that is not heavy and does not leave a bitter taste in your mouth and this ranks on the top of my list for best desserts in the Hamptons…

The evening was complete because I was with 3 of my best friends and New life Crisis was the entertainment for the evening. I love this band they sing everything… Hamptons Mouthpiece readers I had a very enjoyable evening at Georgica and I highly recommend this place be on your list of places to eat this summer. I place them in the moderately expensive category but definitely worthy of the price…Hope to see you there one Thursday evening….I think I might be back celebrating my birthday there on July 26th….

As always Hamptons MouthPiece keeping you in the know!!! Take a listen to New Life Crisis…