Hamptons Happenings

Enjoy the Hamptons this Fall..The Leaves are turning…

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_450x250 I 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……

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.

Family 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: 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 Wachowski

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: 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.

Seven 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.

SMASHED: 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…

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.

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.

Hamptons, On Our Toes Gala and more events in August 2012

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: 16^th 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

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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

Wainscott, NYwww.easthamptonstudio.com

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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Sotto Sopra….A Pleasant Dining Experience

Sotto Sopra….A Pleasant Dining Experience…..Greeting Hamptons MouthPiece Readers… Hope all of you are doing well…This has been a very relaxing summer Living Life how I want to live it…not by how other people think you should…Live, Laugh and Love are 3 words that I live by. I have worked for various Media organizations and recently I worked for an online publication that typically did Food Write-ups.. They would write glowing reviews for any restaurant regardless of how the food tasted because of the fear that if you wrote something negative that restaurant would not spend any advertising dollars with you.

I really do not care and I am not in the business of destroying anyone’s life dream but I also am not in the business of sugar coating the truth. I have taken the stand that I will only write about restaurants that I really liked. I let others bring the negative as I only will bring the positive. If I don’t like it then I won’t talk about it, I want you my readers to know that what I write is my absolutely and VERY honest opinion. You can feel confident that I am speaking from the heart, but realize that this is my opinion and you may think differently.

This week I had the pleasure of visiting a new restaurant in Amagansett called Sotto Sopra…an Italian Cuisine located on Main

Street that once housed Exile Restaurant. My friend Cindy and I dined there on Tuesday, August 14th for dinner. I liked that parking was accessible and that was a welcome. When you walk in the bar is at the front with the doors open, the tables to dine are further back, I liked that the bar is far enough away from the dining area but still close. I also liked that the place is not to spacious, rather intimate, but don’t expect to have a private conversation, tables are a little close to each other. Our hostess greeted us so warm and friendly it immediately made us feel comfortable. We were asked if we would prefer to sit inside of outside, we sat outside because the weather was so pleasant. The lights were slightly dimmed but not to dimmed where you could not see your food and more impressive were the lights on the table for those who really do like a well lit table to see the food.
The outside was like a secret little garden beautifully manicured and so casually fit for a dinner out with the family. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and quite attentive, but not smothering and that was appreciated. We started with two of the house special appetizers…

I had the lump crab on Parmesan toast..drizzled with tarragon white wine butter sauce and Cindy had the chilled Melon soup….I loved the Lump Crab…it was so delectable, I can taste it in my mouth as I am writing at this moment. I personally did not care for the Melon soup but that is because I like hot soup and not chilled soup, but Cindy liked it.

For an entree I had the Swordfish and Cindy had the steak. I liked the swordfish it was pan-fried and flaky and very filling…I however LOVED the steak it was so succulent and juicy and I was so envious that Cindy ordered and I had not. I never order steak when I go out to eat because I rarely eat red meat, but I will definitely be back just to order the steak. The waiter came over to remove our finished dishes I think secretly Cindy wanted to clean her plate…OMG it was just that good. Rose Evangelista the owner stopped by to chat with us and tell us some preliminary plans for the Fall and winter season. She told us that the restaurant will be open year-round for dinner during the week and lunch on the weekends. Rose indicated that the restaurant would be hosting a weekly Mah-Jongg dinner. Apparently Mah-Jongg is a new trend played among women…The game is played with a set of 136 tiles based on Chinese characters and symbols, although some regional variations use a different number of tiles.

I look forward to seeing what new and exciting things Rose will bring to the restaurant after the summer. I trust that this will be one of the happening spots in the off season because Rose was so exuberant and her passion is so infectious.

We of course had to end the evening with dessert for the full dining experience. Our waiter memorized the dessert menu and I was completely sold on the 21 layer crepe cake which is an Italian dessert and Cindy had the chocolate ice cream with chucks of chocolate. I was so anxious to taste my dessert I drove in before I could take the picture. It was delicious and highly recommended.

We had a very nice evening, the food was delicious the service was wonderful and the atmosphere was comfortable. The price range is moderately expensive. I look forward to returning in the Fall, maybe on a Mah-jongg night. I have never played the game and I would like to experience this new trend.
As always, Hamptons Mouthpiece keeping you in the know!

Masters of Health and Wellness: Evening in Sag Harbor

Greetings Hamptons MouthPiece Readers…Eating Healthy is something I am always striving to do, I do fall off the wagon somedays, and that is ok because 85% of the time I do eat healthy. Tomorrow there will be an event in Sag Harbor hosted by Dodds & Eder and I wanted to inform you about it.

Masters of Health and Wellness :: Wednesday August 8th

Health-Packed Evening in Sag Harbor

Health practitioners from different fields of expertise gathering for an evening of stimulating ideas, there will be live music by none other than East Hampton’s Inda Eaton, food donated from Sag Harbor favorites Sen and Phao drink from Pure Cool and an atmosphere infused with gorgeous flowers donated by the Sag Harbor Flower Shop and Pierpont’s Blossom Farm – Dodds and Eder have generously opened their doors to events such as this that benefit the community. www.doddsandeder.com.

Dodds & Eder

11 Bridge Street from

5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 8.

Ticket Price: $25…This evening is open to the public through reservation, click here to make your reservation www.mastersofhealthandwellness.com

Mini massages *Music by Acoustic rock artist, Inda Eaton Performing original work, Eaton will debut music from her latest album, “Go West.”

A percentage of tickets sales will be donated to the Sag Harbor Windmill restoration fundraising efforts.

Keynote speaker Katherine C.H.E. will share her insights on the Power of Archetypes.
Katherine C. H. E., has been called a “Miracle Worker” for the speed and power of the transformations she facilitates, she helps her clients improve ALL areas of their lives, including health, wealth, love, and joy using the unique system she created, the Flower Archetype Success Technique (F.A.S.T.). Katherine is also the CEO of the Law of Attraction Association (iaLOAp LLC), and Life Blossoming Systems LLC.

There will be a cooking demonstration and tasting with Eco-chef and Health Educator Debra Secunda. Learn how to prepare a quick and delicious meal from her “Green Recipes for Health & Weight Loss.”

Also learn why a plant-based diet can alleviate ailments such as allergies, arthritis, diabetes and many degenerative diseases. Ms Secunda appears at Expos nationwide. She makes complete and healthy 5-minute meals in a blender!

See recipes and excerpts at www.rawfooddvds.com

See her in action at:

This event is organized by Turtle Shell Health, a service that seeks to provide “health for the 21st century” through its website and many events.
Special thanks to Ana Nieto from Turtle Shell Health for providing me with this information. www.turtleshellhealth.com

2012 Annual Chefs and Champagne in the Hamptons

2012 Annual Chefs and Champagne in the Hamptons..Greetings Hamptons Mouthpiece readers...I am excited to bring you this information that you may or may not be aware of the “James Beard Foundation Annual Chefs & Champagne” at the Wölffer Estate Vineyard in Sagaponack, N.Y. This annual culinary fundraiser in the Hamptons features flowing Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte and delicious tastings from a select group of more than 30 fine chefs, several from JBF Award-winning restaurants. On Saturday, July 21, the James Beard Foundation (JBF) will honor multiple award-winning TV personality and cookbook author Ted Allen and the judges of Food Network’s Chopped who include Maneet Chauhan, Scott Conant, Amanda Freitag, Alex Guarnaschelli, Marc Murphy, Marcus Samuelsson, Aarón Sanchez, Chris Santos, and Geoffrey Zakaria.

Chefs & Champagne^®New York is considered the East End’s premiere culinary event. Funds raised at the event will help to support the James Beard Foundation’s mission and programs. A silent auction consisting of fine dining experiences, wines and spirits, cookware and culinary travel packages will also raise funds for the culinary arts organization. The 2012 recipient of the Christian Wölffer Scholarship for wine and food studies will also be announced.

Saturday, July 21, 2012**6:00 pm to 8:30 pm (followed by VIP Afterparty)

VIP Experience 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Wölffer Estate Vineyard*139 Sagg Road* Sagaponack, NY 11962

Call for Reservations…General Admission ranges from $200-$275 & VIP $375

General admission includes: all tastings, silent auction bidding opportunities, and gift bag.

The VIP experience includes exclusive reception with early access to all tastings; advanced silent auction preview; reserved table seating; access to VIP after-party (8:30 pm to 10:00 pm); and a gift bag.

*For reservations and more information, please contact the James Beard Foundation at (212) 627-2308. Visa Signature^® is the preferred card of the James Beard Foundation.

These are the participating Chef’s that will be at the event…I am excited that the chef from Red Rooster in Harlem will be here in the Hamptons…I LOVE this restaurant…

Chefs: Christopher Agnew, Caviar Russe, NYC; Pastry Chef Dominique Ansel, Dominique Ansel Bakery, NYC; Pastry Chef Marc Aumont, The Modern, NYC; Timon Balloo, Sugarcane, Miami, FL; Jonathan Benno, Lincoln Ristorante, NYC; David Bouley**, Bouley Restaurant, NYC; Pastry Chef Heather Carlucci, Print, NYC; Pastry Chef David Carmichael, Gilt, NYC; Cesare Casella, Salumeria Rosi Parmacotto, NYC; Jeremy Culver, Fulton, NY; Todd English**, The Todd English Food Hall, NYC; Todd Gray, Equinox Restaurant, Washington, D.C.; Robert Gurvich, Alison Eighteen, NYC; Chris Hastings**, Hot and Hot Fish Club, Birmingham, AL; Gerry Hayden and Pastry Chef Claudia Fleming**, The North Fork Table & Inn, Southold, NY; Luke Holden, Luke’s Lobster, NYC; Marcus Jernmark, Aquavit, NYC; Laurent Kalkotour, DB Bistro Moderne, NYC; Larry Kolar, Solé East, Montauk, NY; Christopher Lee**, Huntington Social, Huntington, NY; Aliya LeeKong, Junoon, NYC; Andrew Matthews, BLT Prime, NYC; Jeremy McMillan, Bedford Post Inn, Bedford, NY; Jehangir Mehta, Mehtaphor, NYC; Gretchen Menser, Fresno, East Hampton, NY; Seamus Mullen, Tertulia, NYC; Mads Refslund, Acme, NYC; Marcus Samuelsson**, Red Rooster Harlem, NYC; Richard Sandoval, Raymi, NYC; Chris Santos, Beauty & Essex, NYC; Tim Sullivan, Great Performances, NYC; Pastry Chef Meredith Tomason, Craft, NYC; Steve Topple, Ludwig’s at the Sonnenalp Resort of Vail, Vail, CO; Michael Weisshaupt, Restaurant Latour at Crystal Springs Resort, Hamburg, NJ; Simpson Wong, Wong, NYC

About the James Beard Foundation Founded in 1986, the James Beard Foundation is dedicated to celebrating, nurturing, and preserving America’s diverse culinary heritage and future. A cookbook author and teacher with an encyclopedic knowledge about food, James Beard, who died in 1985, was a champion of American cuisine. He helped educate and mentor generations of professional chefs and food enthusiasts. Today, the Beard Foundation continues in the same spirit by administering a number of diverse programs that include educational initiatives, food industry awards, scholarships to culinary schools, and publications, and by maintaining the historic James Beard House in New York City’s Greenwich Village as a “performance space” for visiting chefs. For more information, please visit www.jamesbeard.org. Find insights on food at the James Beard Foundation’s blog Delights & Prejudices.

Is your mouth watering yet Hamptons Mouthpiece readers…I know my mouth is watering and my stomach is grumbling, just the thought of all these fantastic chefs in one place ….WOW and for such a great cause.