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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.
Enjoy the Hamptons this Fall..The Leaves are turning…Greetings Hamptons Mouthpiece Readers...What a fantastic year it has been thus far for events in the Hamptons…many believe that the summer is the best time to visit the Hamptons but I have said before and I will say again Spring and Fall are my favorite times in the Hamptons. I also love the winter when it snows, it is so beautiful and the kids always have a fantastic time going sledding down Pierson hill.
This Fall has been non-stop with multiple events, it started with Harbor Festival in Sag Harbor which pulled in thousands of locals and visitors from all over. It was a HUGE SUCCESS, the weather was beautiful and everyone had a fantastic time, if you missed it this year mark your calendars and schedule your vacations for the mid September 2013. This weekend Southampton will have its turn with the celebration of SeptemberFest in Southampton Village on Saturday and Sunday www.southamptonseptemberfest.com.  If you are looking for something to do with your children head over to SYS Family Fun Day 11a-3pm click here for the schedule of activities for the day,  ..
I am sure many people from all over will be there to enjoy a day of festivities. Sag Harbor is not done however with its continuation of Fall events, this weekend they will be celebrating Sag Harbor Music Festival starting tonight 9/28-9/29 click here for more information, in addition Sag Harbor High School is celebrating Home Coming, FREE Soccer and Field Hockey clinics this Saturday at Mashashimuet Park..Come early to see the Home coming parade….stay for a clinic then stay for the 7pm Field Hockey game as the entire park will be lite up…Should be a fantastic day. On Sunday, in need of shedding those extra pounds you put on from all the food you consumed on Saturday…there will be a Zumbathon on Sunday…see more information on these events in a previous blog written…click here.

LoveMarilyn_450x250I am mostly excited about the Hamptons International Film Festival  2012 starting next week and I am sure they will not disappoint with the fantastic line-up of amazing movies that will be showing. This is the 20th year anniversary of the HIFF and they are starting off with a movie that I have heard much about and I am anxious to see, Love, Marilyn a documentary film  celebrates the tenacity, sensitivity, and beauty of Marilyn Monroe on the 50th anniversary of her death. There are so many movies this year…but listed below are the ones on my list that I would like to see…for a complete list of the movies and how to purchase click here……

SilverLiningsPlaybook
SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK Cast: Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Jacki Weaver, Anupam Kher, Chris Tucker, Julia Stiles, John Ortiz

Program Notes

“Excelsior.” Remake yourself. David O. Russell’s SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK follows the bipolar Pat Solitano (Bradley Cooper) on his unerring quest to re-write his own happy ending. Recently released after a court-ordered stint at a psychiatric facility, Pat attempts to acclimate back into his parents’ (played by Robert De Niro and Jacki Weaver) home and win back his estranged wife Nikki. Into his orbit flies Tiffany (Jennifer Lawrence), an equally volatile young widow with an offer to help Pat get Nikki back… with a price. SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK is bound to be one of the most talked about films of the year: effortlessly dysfunctional, thrillingly acted, and thoroughly rewarding.

FrankenweenieFamily Film: Frankenweenie directed by Tim Burton…Budding young scientist Victor Frankenstein loses his beloved dog Sparky in an accident. Soon after, Victor’s science teacher, Mr. Rzykruski (Martin Landau) conducts a class experiment showing the effects of electricity on a dead frog. In a flash of inspiration, Victor vows to bring Sparky back to life––with unexpected, monstrous consequences. Heartwarming and hilarious, this 3D stop-motion animated feature is a ghoulish good time for the whole family.

Argo_450x250ARGO: Directed by: Ben Affleck
Cast: Ben Affleck, John Goodman, Bryan Cranston, Kyle Chandler, Barry Livingston, Tate Donovan, Alan Arkin, Victor Garber, Scoot McNairy
Program Notes
In the breathtaking political thriller ARGO, Ben Affleck plays Tony Mendez, a CIA agent and “exfiltration expert” who devised a daring, unconventional plan to rescue six Americans hiding in the Canadian embassy in Tehran during the 1979 Iran hostage crisis. Perfectly capturing the look, style, and tone of the period, Affleck’s third feature as a director also stars John Goodman, Alan Arkin, and Bryan Cranston in colorful, sharp performances. Based on the true account of the real-life Mendez and produced by George Clooney and Grant Heslov, ARGO is an awards-ready, exhilarating rush that’s not to be missed.



Cloud Atlas…directed by Tom Tykwer, Lana Wachowski and Andy WachowskiCloudAtlas
I am really looking forward to seeing this movie because some of my favorite actors Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Jim Broadbent, Hugo Weaving, Jim Sturgess, Doona Bae, Ben Whishaw, James D’Arcy, Xun Zhou, Keith David, David Gyasi, Susan Sarandon, Hugh Grant are starring epic Drama…At little bit of everything Action, mystery and romance. I cannot wait to see this film..

Details-The_450x250DETAILS: directed by Jacob Aaron Estes…..all star cast: Tobey Maguire, Elizabeth Banks, Laura Linney, Ray Liotta, Kerry Washington, Dennis Haysbert ….Playing against type, Toby Maguire delights as the morally ambiguous Dr. Jeff Lang in this dark comedy with no shortage of laughs and gasps. When he attempts to rid his suburban Seattle backyard of raccoons, quickly earning the ire of his eccentric neighbor (Laura Linney), Jeff sets off a chain of events that leads to domestic rifts, adultery, blackmail, and murder. As his marriage to Nealy (Elizabeth Banks) and his life teeter dangerously on the brink of destruction, he seeks redemption by helping a friend in need, but it may be too late to stop the dominos in Jacob Aaron Estes’ offbeat dramedy.

SevenPsychopaths_450x250Seven Psychopaths…directed by Martin McDonaghstarring: Colin Farrell, Sam Rockwell, Christopher Walken, Tom Waits, Woody Harrelson SEVEN PSYCHOPATHS subverts the traditional psychopath genre by infusing it with humor, self-awareness, and pitch-perfect performances, while still maintaining an absurd body count.

SmashedSMASHED: Directed by: James Ponsoldt
STARRING: Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Aaron Paul, Octavia Spencer, Nick Offerman, Megan Mullally, Mary Kay Place
This is the 2nd film for this director…This film is about an alcoholic couple…addiction and recovery…
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59 MIDDLE LANE…Program Notes: When are you ready to find out who you really are? At the age of 10, adopted Russian children Grego and Alexa Ammon are rocked by the murder of their father Ted in the Hamptons by their stepfather Danny Pelosi. Soon afterwards, their mother Generosa died of cancer. Now twenty years old, they decide to unearth their roots in the Ukraine. Orphans made orphans again, seeking their identities because even reality doesn’t seem real, 59 MIDDLE LANE is a deeply felt documentary that charts the human need to connect and the mysterious journey it takes to move from tragedy to joy.

I am looking forward to the parties, seeing some of the documentaries and on Monday, October 8th I will be interviewing 2 amazing women: Director Cynthia Wade and Salon owners Rachel DeMolfetto & Cynthia Sansone on behalf of their HBO documentary film MONDAY’S AT RACINE. The doc tells the powerful story about Rachel and Cynthia’s beauty salon that opens every Monday to pamper chemotherapy patients free of charge and makes them feel beautiful.
As Always Hamptons Mouthpiece your resource guide to the Hamptons…keeping you in the know about what’s happening in the Hamptons year-round.southampton+inn

If you need a place to stay Southampton Inn is having a special this weekend…
Southampton SeptemberFest
Friday, September 28th, 2012 – Saturday, September 29th, 2012
This fall Southampton Village will celebrate the season with a series of exciting events that embrace art, music, food, entertainment, history and fun! Southampton SeptemberFest offers residents and visitors a unique opportunity to enjoy Southampton’s rich cultural heritage and its close connection to agriculture and the sea during one of the most beautiful times of year.
For more information about Southampton SeptemberFest, visit www.southamptonseptemberfest.com.
Southampton, NY: A delightful Lunch at 75 Main..Greetings Hamptons Mouthpiece Readers...The first day of Fall is this weekend and I am so happy because it is absolutely my favorite season. I personally think that Fall has the BEST FASHIONS…the boots, the shoes, the jackets…I just bought a beautiful pair of boots that are not only fashionable but comfortable so I am a winner…This week I had the pleasure to dine at 75 Main Restaurant in Southampton, NY for lunch. My daughter Allura and I went there for lunch on Tuesday because she was out of school for the day. I have been to this restaurant many times but under different ownership and different chefs. I had heard many different reviews from friends and I thought it was time I reviewed for myself and who better to have tag along but my super food critic my 12 year FOODIE….It was a breezy, rainy day and so we decided to sit inside, we were seated in the front by the open windows so we could still experience sitting outside minus getting wet. The place has a nice open feel to it, with a semi-casual touch. You will find the Socialite, the Movie Star or a Family vacationing with their kids playing a card game as they wait for their meals to arrive. I decided that I wanted something light and refreshing for lunch and Allura went all in and ordered a meal fit for a king…Anyone that knows her…understands her healthy appetite, I just do not know where she stores this food.
I ordered the Lobster Salad that included endive, basil, tomato, avocado, lemon and olive oil and Allura ordered the Marinated Skirt Steak that included crispy onion strings, broccoli & Mashed Potatoes…. I really enjoyed my Lobster salad, the Lobster was so good, the endive had a nice bitter taste not overwhelming and a nice crispy crunch to it, the basil and lemon gave it a delightful refreshing taste. It was perfect for a nice summer lunch, a sense of feeling full and not stuffed. Allura really loved the mashed potatoes, they tasted homemade with just the right amount of butter and milk, the crispy onion strings were divine, the skirt steak was satisfying, amazing she could eat such a heavy meal for lunch and still be hungry a couple of hours later. The Broccoli was fresh but the fatal flaw for my daughter was that it was touching the potatoes and although she loves broccoli she would not eat it, presentation is huge especially for a visual child like mine.DSC00810

Of course dining with Allura we can NEVER leave a restaurant without having dessert, she of course is 12 and loves dessert, but who doesn’t! Our waiter recommended the Creme Brûlée and we went with his suggestion and I ordered a cappuccino. WOW….it was so delicious..crispy on the top and cold in the middle, melted in our mouths…We will be back for just that dessert.

The Cappuccino was delightful and possibly one of the best cappuccino’s I have tasted in the Hamptons.DSC00811

Overall we had a nice dining experience, the food was good and our service was very attentive. I am sure we will be back again.This restaurant serves, Breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. They are moderately priced.

Address: 75 Main Street, Southampton, NY 11968
Phone: 631-283-7575
E-mail: [email protected]

Business Hours:Restaurant: 7 days a week 8:00 am to midnight

Breakfast, brunch lunch: 11:00am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday, and 10:00am to 4:30pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

Dinner: 4:30pm till 10:30pm Sunday to Thursday, and 4:30pm till 11:00pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
Lounge: Friday and Saturday 10:30pm to 4:00am

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Greetings Hamptons MouthPiece Readers the Bridgehampton Childcare and Recreation Center will be hosting their 4th Annual Golf Outing Fundraiser on Monday, September 10th 2012 at the prestigious Atlantic Golf Club, Bridgehampton, NY for an unbelievable rate of $550 per player! This rate includes brunch, cocktails, and hors d’oeuvres.
They will also be auctioning off some wonderful golf prizes.


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The Bridgehampton ChildCare & Recreational Center is a not-for-profit facility offering educational and recreational programs serving mostly lower-income and their growing populations in Bridgehampton and the surrounding communities. It is the purpose of The Center to deliver the highest quality childcare, youth and adult development services to the community. Believe it or not…NOT everyone who lives in the Hamptons is Middle Class or Rich…There are lower income people who live here and really need the center.

Please come and play an extraordinary course for an extraordinary price and support a wonderful local charity that needs your help. So gather up all your golfing gear, get prepared by installing a golf simulator In your garage to ensure you have enough practice, and get ready for the big day to help your local charity.

To reserve a space, make a donation, or be a signage sponsor, for more information please contact Bonnie Cannon, Executive Director (631)537-0616 ext. 16

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