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Doppio is seeing Double..NYC and Sag Harbor

Hamptons Eats:Doppio is seeing Double..NYC and Sag Harbor..Greetings Hamptons Mouthpiece readers I visited Doppio Artisan Bistro, in Huntington the Long Island branch of a Greenwich, Connecticut pizzeria-gelateria-trattoria and had a delicious meal which will be opening soon in Sag Harbor… Executive chef Louis Barresi, who co-owns both restaurants with his brother, Joseph, launched the Huntington place with a third partner,Thomas Pescuma. This Bistro is village-cozy, the kind of place that one would see in the West village the food is fresh, tasty, and reasonably price. If you’re in Huntington and are undecided give Doppio a try. Good Italian food and all of their pasta are homemade and cooked in traditional Italian style.

Be sure to make a reservation because the energy is vibrant and a favorite among young families. The place is intimate and I have been told gets very busy on a Friday and Saturday nights. This is the place to go when you’ve been everywhere and need something new and exciting. The atmosphere is great and the service is unparalleled.

Dani and I shared with the signature Brick Oven pizza “Doppio” Butternut Squash, Fresh Mozzarella & Pancetta. It was light and savory, satisfied every taste bud, and the crust was thin and crisp.

We also shared some Truffle Parmesan Fries…I was so happy to see this on the menu, and although I had already ordered the pizza I had to taste these truffled fries. I was not disappointed they are delicious.

One would think we would be completely full after the fries and the pizza, but we did not feel full and made room for a pasta dish. We decided to share a dish because the portions were fairly large to share, family style. We had the Fusilli Cartoccio (hand rolled pasta,Porcini mushroom, baby heilom tomatoes, truffle oil, mascarpone cheese) Oh my goodness was this amazing. The sauce made me want to lick the plate because it satisfied my palate and left me feeling wonderful and very satisfied. See for yourself how much was on my plate and this was a shared portion.

Doppio Artisan Bistro is a fine Italian restaurant specializing in artisinal pizza, authentic cuisine, and handcrafted gelato. The menu includes traditional and contemporary dishes in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant has a full bar, and offers brunch specials on Sundays. It offers take out and delivery in addition to dining in. Doppio Artisan Bistro opened in Huntington in 2013.

Doppio Italian Cuisine is coming to Sag Harbor, NY and opening in March. They bought Madison & Main restaurant that was labelled as one of the Hottest places to be in Sag Harbor last summer 2013. Michael Gluckman & Eric Miller sold the Restaurant to the owners of Doppio, LLC in Early December 2013 after only being open for less than 1 year. I spoke with Frank Bono and Tom Pescuma and asked if they would be making major changes at Doppio in Sag Harbor, I was told they would be making minimum changes, since the restaurant is fairly new. I am happy to announce that they will be keeping the bar where it is at because lets face its that is a draw….They will be adding in a Brick Oven Pizza Oven.

DOPPIO will be competing with other Italian Restaurants in Sag Harbor, Concordora, Tutto Il Giorno, Cappelletti Italian Grill and the beloved Il Capuccino Restaurant, Doppio states they will bring a completely different Vibe to Sag Harbor and they are 1 of 4 restaurants that I am aware of in the Hamptons that offer Brick Oven Pizza… the other places to my knowledge are Nick & Toni’s(EH), World Pie(Bridgehampton) Pizzetteria Brunetti (West Hampton).

They plan on being part of the community, the Executive chef Louis Barresi trains every chef that works for Doppio and they pride themselves on the fact that the food taste the same at every restaurant. They will be starting their search very soon for staff at the Sag Harbor location. The West Village location will be opening very soon. We wish them tremendous success and I look forward to ordering that butternut squash pizza again and the Nutella Pizza with Bananas & Strawberries for dessert. I asked if there were plans to open additional locations and lips were tight at this time, so for right now..Doppio is seeing Double..NYC and Sag Harbor locations. Doppio Hudson & Doppio Sag Harbor 2014 newest locations.

The Doppio Restaurants are part of the Timeless Hospitality Group founded by Louis Barresi, Tom Pescuma, and Harry Armon.

More than just a Game to me

Sag Harbor, NY: Pierson/Bridgehampton Varsity Field Hockey Team the NYS Class C 2013 Champions…More than Just a Game To Me

KHL_5281Medals1 — Lady Whalers, 2013 NYS Field Hockey Class C Champions

There are many significant moments we live in our lives that we remember. Our 16^th birthday party, our first kiss, the birth of a child, the death of a parent…. a championship game. Our children don’t know it yet because they don’t have the benefit of hindsight but this championship game will be with them for the rest of their lives. For some, it will help to define them as winners. For others it will show them what can be accomplished with hard work and teamwork. Both good lessons that will further their individual pursuits, as they get older.

My take is somewhat different. To me, there is NOTHING as good as team sports. Seeing your teammates in their team sports uniforms invokes such a feeling of unity. If your child is interested and you have the time (what a novel idea) please encourage them to join a sports team. The lessons learned are endless. The inside jokes, the special nod of a head, the telepathy, the bonding of lifelong friendships. These are the things that will move forward, the things that will last. Who knows where it will take them in the future, maybe onto a professional career themselves in hockey, football, rugby, etc. and you’ll be buying their merchandise online, whether that be the carlton merchandise or the Adelaide crows merchandise, who knows what will happen but getting them started is giving them something to think about.

Lady Whalers 2013 — Katherine Matthers, Allura Leggard, India Hemby, Samatha Duchemin, Kasey Gilbride

We often celebrate the captain of the team and the star players. We see them with the ball, in their hand, the bat, the ‘SPEAR’ in their hands and admire their ability to rise above the moment and seize the opportunity to make the big play and win the game. We are in awe of the great coaching and understand that we don’t always know as spectators what is best for the team. The Lady Whalers are blessed to have a few really good players and some great players and it showed on Saturday and Sunday night, November 16th and 17th 2013. We marvel at their resolve.

NHB_7185 — photo credit: Kurt H. Leggard

I want to talk about the team. What we don’t see are the countless hours of practice and rehearsal that goes into making the big play. The repetition, the struggle the ‘bench players’ that push the stars to greatness. I was so excited to watch the young ladies overcome the bad calls, the physical play of very worthy opponents to win but it doesn’t occur without the winning DNA that this TEAM has within their collective body. I am excited for our seniors, for their grit and determination and magnificent play. But they learned it somewhere. Three years ago as many of you know well, Pierson lost an opportunity for a championship to this very same team in a double overtime thriller. This current victory was forged through that loss. The team alumni that lost that game came out to watch and cheer the current team on. Some of today’s stars were on the bench when Pierson lost in 2010.

NHB_7382-1 — Photo credit: Kurt H. Leggard

So I say to everyone, look to the end of the bench and peer into the future. We cannot tell who will be the next star to rise to the occasion to carry the team to victory. What we do know is this. The character of this team was revealed through the struggle. It isn’t what you do when things are going well that says who you are, its how you respond when things go their worst that determines who you are and what you will be. The DNA of the Lady Whalers Field Hockey team is filled with pride, strength, skill, determination, grit and excellence. This DNA runs deep and I am very hopeful for the future. Get your kids to join a team and let their winning DNA improve the fortunes of that team! Go Whalers!

NHB_7392 — photo credit: Kurt H. Leggard

Congratulations: Coach: Shannon Judge, Asst. Coach: Melissa Edwards, Kaitlin Daniels &

Elizabeth Marchisella

Team: Kasey Gilbride, Katherine Matthers, Emmeline Luck, Kirra Mcgowin,

Emma Romeo, India Hemby, Rachael Miller, Phiona Vall, Samantha Duchemin, Erica Selyukova, Kerrie Vila, Cassandra Spencer, Sheila Mackey, Ana Sherwood, Calista Cafiero. Allura Leggard, Hollie Schleicher

for more images on their amazing journey to the State Finals..check out Photography By Kurt

https://www.photographybykurt.net/Sports/Field-Hockey

Check out the Winning Goal and Goalie’s cartwheel….So very funny!

Can you believe Labor Day is here already…

Hamptons Happenings

Greetings Hamptons Mouthpiece readers, Where did the summer go? Can you believe Labor Day is here already? So many events are crammed into this weekend for what some believe is the last summer weekend in the Hamptons. Contrary to what some believe the Hamptons does not shut down after Labor Day and hibernate until next year. Many year-round residents look forward to Labor Day, many are moving back into their homes from renting for the summer. The beaches are not as crowded and that is the time that I like to go. Our students in the East End do not return back to school until September 9th and it is a relaxing time for many year-round residents before the hussle of back to school. I absolutely love the Hamptons in the Fall, there are so many wonderful things to do, so when you leave to resume your life after Labor Day, come back for a long weekend, there are many FUN things to do, like Wine tours in the Northfork, Apple picking, Harbor Festival in Sag Harbor, the Music Festival, SeptemberFest in Southampton, Halloween in the Hamptons, and much much more. The beaches are free to attend and the water is at its best in September. This is also the time that I go out to eat because I think the food and service are just better after a busy summer and I am looking forward to visiting FRESH in Bridgehampton, NY. Listed below are some things to do this weekend and some really big things happening in the Hamptons during the Fall.

Hampton Classic 2013 … August 25 – September 1

WHERE: Bridgehampton, NY (off Montauk Highway, Route 27 –  at 240 Snake Hollow Road), 65-acre showgrounds,  located near some of the most beautiful beaches on the East Coast,  amidst the fashionable Hamptons summer scene.  GENERAL ADMISSION:  Daily: $10/person (under 6 free) or $20/carload.  Seniors free: Tuesday – Thursday; Kids free: Saturday ..

The Wing It Project will be happening at the Hampton Classic on Kids Day this Saturday! Proceeds to benefit educating children throughout the world (10×10 – Girl Rising & Half the Sky Foundation & Darfur Dream Team). Come on down and join us to make you very own fabulous wings-to-wear!! A great project for kids of all ages. www.wingitproject.com

Thursday August 29th 6-8pm @ C. Wonder, Southampton, NY…A summer shopping party to benefit for VH1 Save the Music Foundation

County of Kings, Thursday August 29th. Lemon Andersen, Tony Award-winning Def Poet, will be taking the stage at Guild Hall in East Hampton for a special engagement performance of his acclaimed memoir,

Guild Hall , 158 Main Street ,East Hampton, New York 11937

One Night Only *Thursday August 29th

Performance at 8:00pm* Purchase Advance Tickets $30 631-324-4050 box office

THE 2013 ANNUAL SAG HARBOR HILLS LABOR DAY BLOCK PARTY AND KIDS RACES THIS WEEKEND! SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 2013. BLOCK PARTY STARTS @3PM, RACES START PROMPTLY @4PM. FOOD, MUSIC, MEMORIES! FUN FUN FUN!

67TH ANNUAL SHINNECOCK INDIAN POWWOW**Friday-Monday August 30th-September 2nd 2013

Shinnecock Indian Powwow, Shinnecock Indian Reservation***Southampton, NY

The 67th annual “Shinnecock Indian Powwow” will be held over Labor Day weekend from Friday, August 30, through Monday, September 2. More than 100 tribes represented, music and dance performances, sunset fire lighting, smoke dances, native arts and crafts and native foods vendors will be featured at the weekend-long event. Grounds open Friday at 3 p.m. and Saturday, Sunday and Monday at 10 a.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for kids, seniors and the handicapped. Kids age 5 and under are admitted free. Free parking. Pets are not allowed.

Kick Your Labor Day Weekend into High Gear...Friday, August 30^th Sienna will be the hottest happening in town, as anyone who knows The Box is well aware that it’s a blast! The night will feature the most jaw dropping acts (in true Box style)Sienna Restaurant & Ultralounge (www.siennahamptons.com) for the sexiest kickoff to Labor Day weekend.

Our Fabulous Variety Show Presents: Burger Theater!

The Raffa Show was a huge success!! Help us keep these super fun nights going and join us this Friday for BRYSON TURNER!
Bryson Turner back by popular demand! Performing at 230 Down, located at 230 Elm Street in Southampton.
Your ticket includes seating for the show as well as a delicious burger dinner by Tim Burke Productions!
On Friday August 30th we welcome back NYC comedian Bryson Turner and his hysterical friends for an evening of comedy! Seating is limited so buy early! $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
www.ourfabulousvarietyshow.org

The Sag HarborFest to Celebrate 50th Anniversary
With Weekend-Long Festival
Friday, Saturday & Sunday September 6th, 7th and 8th

Three-day festival complete with music, food tastings, contests, historic tours and, of course, the famous whaleboat races, which will take place throughout the weekend off Windmill Beach in Sag Harbor.

The Wharf will be filled both Saturday and Sunday with vendors participating in the Taste of Sag Harbor as well as a thrill ride of children’s activities. The famous Chowder Contest will take place on Sunday and the 2013 Whaleboat Champion will be crowed after two days of intense races.

Here is the schedule of events for the weekend:

Friday, September 6th:

HarborFest Fiesta 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Sep 06, 2013

(Bring your beach chairs, blankets and dancing shoes for a night of fun for all ages as the Sag Harbor Whaling Museum kicks off the 2013 HarborFest weekend with a Fiesta!

* Montaco Truck Tacos, Chips & Salsa, Guacamole

* Montauk Brewing Company Beer

* Channing Daughters Wine

* Dreamy Ice Cream and Iced Coffee from Sylvester & Co.

* Music by DJ Mister Lama

* Kids Adventure Area

All proceeds from the Fiesta go to the Capital Campaign Fund to restore the home of the Museum, the Benjamin Huntting House.

Tickets are available online, [http://harborfestfiesta.splashthat.com] or call the museum at 631-725-0770. Or stop by at 200 Main St, Sag Harbor! Tickets purchased in advance are $50 for adults, $12.50 for children. Location: Sag Harbor Whaling Museum

HARBORFEST EVENTS AT BAY STREET THEATRE: AN AMERICAN IN PARIS

8:00 PM – 10:00 PM Sep 06, 2013

Harborfest events at Bay Street Theatre introduces

Gene Kelly weekend in honor of Peconic picture show sponsored by Peconic Landing

AN AMERICAN IN PARIS on Friday, Sept. 6 at 8 pm

FOR ME AND MY GAL on Saturday Sept. 7 at 8pm.

Tickets are $7 at the door.

For Tickets and Information (631) 725 9500 and online at www.baystreet.org

Location: Bay Street Theatre, Sag Harbor, NY

SATURDAY & SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 7TH-8TH

ALL DAY EVENT* Music, Food tastings, Contests, Historic tours and, of course, the famous whaleboat races, which will take place throughout the weekend off Windmill Beach in Sag Harbor.The Wharf will be filled both Saturday and Sunday with vendors participating in the Taste of Sag Harbor as well as a thrill ride of children’s activities. The famous Chowder Contest will take place on Sunday and the 2013 Whaleboat Champion will be crowed after two days of intense races. The Sag Harbor Chamber of Commerce is raffling a 14-karat gold whale pendant made by David Lee on Sunday, September 8, which is the final day of HarborFest. Raffle tickets are $5 each or 6 for $25 and can be purchased at The Windmill on Long Beach, The Wharf Shop, Sag Harbor Liquors and Sag Harbor Variety.

Live Music @ Madison & Main on Sunday, September 8th with Talented acoustical guitarist and vocalist Telly Karloousis …Happy Hour 4-7pm

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OLA LATINO FILM FESTIVAL 2013 @ Parrish Art Museum September 13th-15th

Sponsor by/Patrocinado por OLA, BNB, VOZ, Isa Consignment, Parrish Art Museum.

Admission $10 per film click here for ticket information
Friday, September 13
Movie at 5PM: Movie
6-8PM: Dance/Baile con Mambo Loco * band
Saturday, September 14
Movie at 3PM:
Sunday, September 15
Movie at 3PM

THIRD ANNUAL SAG HARBOR AMERICAN MUSIC:
SEPTEMBER 27 & 28, 2013

SEPTEMBERFEST September 27th-29th, 2013…Southampton, NY ….On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 27/28/29, Southampton Village will celebrate the season with a series of exciting events that embrace art, music, food, entertainment, history and fun… and everyone’s invited! CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO..

HAMPTONS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: OCTOBER 10-14, 2013…more information to be added at a later date…come back to see the movie line-up here…

September and October are great months for a bike Tour in the Hamptons…check out Amagansett Beach & Bicycle for Tour information and Bike Rentals.

The Hamptons Meet Belgium

Sag Harbor, NY August 2013…Greetings Hamptons Mouthpiece readers… I recently attended an Art opening in Sag Harbor called The Hamptons Meet Belgium and I thought the work by both artist were beautiful and I knew I needed to share with my readers. My friends this work is amazing and if you are Sag Harbor you should stop by the Monika Olko Gallery to see the work of both these Belgian artist.

The Hamptons Meet Belgium, the Monika Olko Gallery and Belgium based Vodelsang Gallery team up together to present Marcel Ceuppens and Joel Moens in a Hamptons show.

Marcel Ceuppens originally from Belgium but now lives and works in Brussels and London. Marcel studied advertising at the Saint-Lukas Brussels University College of Art & Design, had a successful career as an Art Director some of the most creative advertising agencies in Europe. In 2010 he began creating conceptual digital paintings. “The Everyman Digital Paintings” explores themes of disconnection, complacency and detachment as a universal aspect of a day-to-day existence.

Joel Moens: also from Belgium, is an artist deeply implicated in digital art. He started as a painter but began using computers in 2011 to convey a vision of our highly technological world. His photo-masaic composed of 5000-10,000 different and unique pictures merge to achieve a “uniform” and perfectly aesthetic whole-homage to femininity. Moens says “his work represents the contemporary world and is an emphasis on the overwhelming importance of the internet”. I chose these two artist to highlight because I love the creative new digital art. What is so fascinating to me is the time spent searching for 5-10,000 unique images, and organizing them in a fashion to create beautiful images. When you view this works from afar they look like simply beautiful pictures but as you step up and view it close you will see the absolute beauty in his work. A definite MUST SEE!

The Hamptons Meet Belgium show will be on display until August 28th in Sag Harbor at the Monika Olko Gallery @ 95 Main Street. 631-899-4740

4th Annual Diversity Affluence Brunch and Awards in Sag Harbor

Sag Harbor, NY: Hamptons Happenings: I had the pleasure to attend the 4th annual Diversity Affluence Brunch & Awards on Sunday, July 28th, 2013 to a packed room at B. Smith’s Restaurant in Sag Harbor, NY. The by invitation only Brunch & Awards recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of people from diverse backgrounds who have achieved success within their respective industries and yet take their success to the next level by progressing and influencing diversity and multicultural business agendas and positive social impact in the world.

The Hamptons event was a hit as Marriott International, Barclays, Baume & Mercier and Estée Lauder celebrated the 4th annual Diversity Affluence Brunch & awards honoring supermodel Alek Wek and other leaders, achievers and pioneers for their social impact work.

Over 125 hand selected affluent African American guests including Valentino Carlotti, John Utendahl, Anthony Spikes, Erana Stennett, actress Tichina Arnold, Booz Allen VP Reginald Van Lee, Jocelyn Allen, Michael Robinson, Susan Akkad, Emil Wilbekin, Earl Graves and other venture capitalists, investment bankers, entertainment, media and tech industry executives attended the brunch to honor four prominent leaders, achievers and pioneers of diversity including Robert F. Smith, Chairman & CEO of Vista Equity Partners, Alek Wek, United Nations Goodwill Ambassador, Author & Supermodel, and Aaron P. Dworkin, Founder & President of the Sphinx Organization.

This year a corporate honoree, M• A• C Cosmetics was added. “M•A•C Cosmetics is richly deserving of this award for their unwavering commitment in celebrating “the beauty of everyone.” Their philanthropic & social impact passions influence positive change & positive outcomes. They make the world take notice”, says Andrea Hoffman, Founder and CEO of Diversity Affluence. John Demsey, Group President, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc attended on behalf of M•A•C Cosmetics, “diversity is very important to MAC and our motto is all ages, all races all sexes“…

This year’s event began with an intimate Moet & Chandon Champagne toast given by Andrea Hoffman aboard the 42 ft Wider Yacht moored alongside B. Smith’s for the honorees and sponsors Marriott International, Barclays, The Estée Lauder Companies, Baume & Mercier, Belvedere Vodka, Black Gives Back and Collective.

The cocktail hour featured passed assorted hors d’oeurve and specialty libations by Belvedere Vodka. Each guest was gifted with a stunning signature black M•A•C Cosmetics box filled with goodies. After the opening welcome by Diversity Affluence partner Noel Hankin, award- winning actor Malik Yoba hosted the afternoon with both humor & serious introductions of the sponsors & honorees. Tom Lee, Head of Global Banking for Barclays spoke to the Barclays commitment in support of Diversity Affluence & delight in celebrating the honorees. Kristine Friend, Senior Director, Segment Marketing for Marriott International spoke of their pride of partnership with Diversity Affluence & presented each guest with a gift of Platinum Elite Status in their award winning Marriott Rewards program, for one year.

As the honorees were introduced by the Host of the afternoon actor Malik Yoba, they were given a special Baume & Mercier watch presented by Rudy Chavez, North American President of the luxury watch brand

Each honoree addressed the crowd giving thanks in their own voices to Andrea Hoffman & Diversity Affluence for the recognition and honors and speaking of their true & personal commitments to diversity & social impact. Two incredible surprise highlights of the Brunch were personal & warm notes sent by Mrs. Ethel Kennedy on behalf of the Robert F Kennedy Center to Robert F. Smith and by iconic fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg to Alek Wek.

DSC_1684 (1) — Mitchell Proux, Andrea Hoffman & Dr. Ancy Verdier

Diversity Affluence Founder & CEO Andrea Hoffman thanked the honorees, sponsors & guests with heartfelt words, which included “Affluence provides the means for influence and influence provides the means for impact. She continued that “Progress in multicultural initiatives and social impact” is everyone’s business.” She then closed the afternoon by wowing the crowd with a video from President William J. Clinton who acknowledged the honorees for their philanthropic endeavors & non wavering commitment to social change, culminating in thunderous applause from the crowd.

Andrea Hoffman founded Diversity Affluence in 2006. It is a boutique marketing and management consultancy specializing in connecting brands and businesses to affluent, aspirational and influential ethnic consumers a group that they have coined as RoyaltonsTM. Andrea says “Diversity Affluence is committed to raising awareness of affluent and influential ethnic consumers and related executives and brands that acknowledge them”. Andrea says the brunch celebrates the far-reaching contributions of the incredible honorees and gives guests the opportunity to engage with affluent ethnic influencers, business and community leaders, upscale sponsors and multicultural taste makers.”4th Annual Diversity Affluence Brunch and Awards in Sag Harbor ended with Tichina Arnold’s beautiful rendition of “The Impossible Dream” .……her message to young people is: In Life we have obstacles, we have hurdles, you need to get over them, go around them, knock them down…Life is simple, we make it more complicated…. How true these words are…