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wine tasting at Croteaux Vineyard in Southold, Long Island. photo credit: Hamptons Mouthpiece
friends at Croteaux Vineyard in Southold, NY

Wine Legs, Long Island Blends and a Giant Pair of Legs in the Hamptons

Let’s talk about wine legs. Nope, not something you wear—though you could enjoy them in a cute outfit. We’re talking about the streaks that form inside your wine glass when you give it a swirl.

So, what are wine legs?

Wine Swirl to see wine legs

When you swirl your wine, you might notice little droplets forming and sliding down the inside of the glass. These are called legs. They’re kind of like the wine’s signature dance move. You’ll usually see them more clearly in wines with higher alcohol content. The more pronounced the legs, the higher the booze. It’s a neat little visual trick that happens thanks to evaporation and surface tension. Science in your glass!

Let’s swirl over to Long Island…

Wolffer vineyard glass of wine, photo credit Hamptons Mouthpiece

Long Island is known for its beautiful beaches, charming villages—and yes, some pretty amazing wine. One of the coolest things local winemakers are doing is blending. That means mixing different types of grapes (like Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and others) to create smooth, balanced wines with lots of character.

small plates at Wolffer Vineyard, photo credit: Hamptons Mouthpiece

Blended wines are like a group project where everyone actually pulls their weight. The result? Rich, complex flavors that reflect the region’s sunny days, salty breezes, and sandy soils. Wineries like Wölffer Estate, Paumanok, and Bedell Cellars are masters at this.

Larry Rivers legs Sculpture, photo credit Hamptons Mouthpiece

Now, about those other legs…

If you’ve driven around Sag Harbor, you might’ve spotted a giant pair of legs—literally—sticking out of the ground. That’s artist Larry Rivers’ famous sculpture, called “Legs.” It’s bold, quirky, and just a little bit cheeky, much like a good glass of red.

The sculpture has become a landmark in its own right. It reminds us that art, like wine, is meant to be seen, felt, and talked about—even if people don’t always agree on the taste.

In the end…

Whether you’re admiring the legs in your wine glass or the ones standing tall in Eastern Long Island, remember: life is a little more fun when you pause to appreciate the details. So swirl, sip, and savor the flavors (and the sights) of Long Island.

Cheers!

Hamptons Best Pizza (2025 Update)

Pizza. It’s the ultimate comfort food, the go-to for gatherings, beach nights, and casual Friday dinners. But let’s be honest—everyone has strong opinions about what makes the perfect slice. For some, it’s all about the crust. Others swear by the sauce. And for cheese lovers? Well, cheese is life.

As for me? I need the trifecta: crust, sauce, and cheese in perfect balance. I lean toward a crisp, thin crust—it lets the toppings shine without being overwhelmed by dough. I’m not a fan of overloaded tomato sauce (you know the kind that makes the cheese slip off with every bite). Toppings? I love it all—fresh basil and mozzarella, pepperoni with a little char, sausage and peppers, mushrooms… you name it.

Now the question everyone asks me:
Who has the best pizza in the Hamptons in 2025?

While some old-school pizza lovers still argue that nothing compares to a slice from Queens or Manhattan (and yes, my husband still mourns the legendary Gloria’s Pizza in Flushing), I think we’ve got some real contenders right here on the East End. From family-run joints to wood-fired ovens and elevated gourmet pies, the Hamptons has serious pizza game.

This list is curated based on personal visits, recommendations from locals, and buzz from social media, Yelp, and Google. My criteria? Traditional New York–style pizza, flavor-packed crust, balanced sauce, quality cheese, fresh toppings—and of course, taste.

FIni Pizza, located in Amagansett, NY

Hamptons Mouthpiece Picks for Best Pizza (2025 Edition)

  1. Fini Pizza – Amagansett
    Thin Crust perfection. I’m in love with the White Cheese pie with lemon zest and hot honey on the side. Yum! It is a bit expensive, I paid $39 for this pie, but it was worth it.
  2. P&G Pizza & Deli – Southampton
    Unassuming, reliable, and delicious. This classic spot hits all the right notes, especially when you want a classic NY slice.
  3. Slice – Shelter Island
    Worth the trip across the water. Creative toppings, fresh ingredients, and a laid-back island feel.
  4. La Capannina – Wainscott
    Perfectly crisp crust, simple flavors, and fast service. Grab a pie and head to the beach.
  5. La Parmigiana – Southampton
    A Hamptons staple. Their traditional pies are hearty and satisfying every single time.
  6. Sam’s Restaurant – East Hampton
    Old-school Italian charm with consistently good pizza. Bonus: full Italian menu if you’re dining in.
  7. Francesca’s Restaurant & Pizzeria – Hampton Bays
    Reliable neighborhood favorite. Great for families and large orders.
  8. Tonino’s Pizza – Westhampton Beach
    Great for a casual slice or a full pie. Loved for their generous toppings and quick service.
  9. Springs Pizza – Springs
    This hidden gem has a loyal following. Try the white pie!
  10. Pizza Pizza in Sag Harbor, this is a new pizza place located inside Cluckman’s, I really enjoyed a regular slice of pizza, I thought the sauce & cheese were delicious. I did find it to be a bit pricey but definitely less than some other nearby places. My favorite was the white cheese pizza with mushrooms. Finally a place where you can just get a regular slice of pizza in Sag Harbor.

Pizza Pizza, Sag harbor, photo belongs to Hamptons Mouthpiece

Got a favorite that’s not on the list?

Email me at [email protected] with your suggestion. If I try it and love it, it might just make the next edition—with a shoutout on all my social channels!

Because let’s be real—life’s too short for bad pizza. And in the Hamptons, we deserve the best.

Hamptons Best Breakfast Picks..breakfast is not only the most important meal of the day, it is also my absolute favorite meal of the day. How many of you love a good Breakfast? How many of you could eat breakfast for every meal? When I cannot decide what to cook for dinner, my daughter turns to me and says let’s have breakfast food.

Are you so busy during the week rushing, that breakfast for you consists of  breakfast on the go…fruit, smoothie, bagel, boiled egg or cereal? Wouldn’t you love to sit down on the weekend and have a big breakfast? When I have time, I like to indulge my family with a super-duper old style “my tradition” breakfast on the weekends by making omelets, bacon, grits, home-fries, biscuits, waffles or pancakes topped with sauteed bananas in hot maple syrup …  I know I go completely over-board but so what. If you are only having this type of meal twice a month, what is the big deal? There are however those days when we like to go out to eat and I thought I would  share my favorite breakfast spots with you. There is nothing more exasperating than going out for breakfast and being disappointed, so here are some Hamptons favorites by both myself and my friends. Enjoy!

Hamptons Best Breakfast Picks

Estia’s in Sag Harbor...1615 Bridgehampton Sag Harbor Turnpike, Sag Harbor, NY (631) 725-1045 estiaslittlekitchen.com  

Breakfast with a mexican touch..It a small place and the wait could be out the door on a Saturday Morning. Tip: try the Omelets* breakfast Burrito with the spicy mexican salsa and the short stack with fresh blueberries and bananas.. 

Provisions in Sag Harbor..7 Main St, Sag Harbor, NY 11963
(631) 725-3636 www.provisionsnaturalfoods…Tip:try the spinach omelette…really good..then make sure you come back there for lunch…

Sant Ambroeus, Southampton

Sant Ambroeus: Southampton..30 Main St, Southampton, NY 11968
(631) 283-1233 www.santambroeus.com .…Tip: Try the  French toast (a personal favorite)

Hampton Coffee Company869 Montauk Hwy, Water Mill, NY
(631) 726-2633 hamptoncoffeecompany.com

Pierre’s in Bridgehampton  2468 Main St, Bridgehampton, NY 11932 Try the French toast, it is delicious, melts in your mouth. They are more on the pricey side but if you are on a budget you might want to avoid ordering a Mimosa.  pierresbridgehampton.com

John’s Pancake House, Montauk, 721 Montauk Hwy, Montauk, NY 11954 If pancakes is your breakfast favorite,  then you will enjoy John’s Pancake House in Montauk. (full disclosure I have only ever had the pancakes)

Fairway Restaurant, Sagaponak at the Poxabogue Golf Center – 3556 Montauk Hwy, Bridgehampton, NY 11932 – Breakfast served all day! That is a definite plus. fairwayrestaurantcafeonthegram.com

Claude’s Restaurant, Southampton Inn – 91 Hill Street, Southampton, NY 11968 | click here to see menu

Sip ‘N Soda, Southampton, 40 Hamptons Road, Southampton – A family friendly place to go with your kids, but bring cash, they do not accept credit cards. On a positive it is affordable. sipnsoda.com

Eckart’s Luncheonette, Westhampton Beach, 162 Mill Road, 631-288-9491 | click here for menu  (FYI: cash only)

Breakfast is very important for you  to perform at your best. It is not a good idea to skip breakfast in the interest of saving time, calories, or getting a few more minutes of sleep, remember that eating a wholesome, nutritious morning meal will probably save you time in the long run. Some people skip breakfast in an effort to lose weight. Skipping breakfast is strongly linked to the development of obesity.


I love Breakfast food and did you know that breakfast should be your heaviest meal of the day. The benefits of eating your biggest meal for breakfast may have less to do with your body and more to do with your mind. When you eat a larger breakfast, you may feel more satisfied and less deprived throughout the day. This satisfaction can help you to stick to your diet and make you less inclined to overeat in the evening.

There are several other places throughout the Hamptons that have really delicious breakfast sandwiches, acai bowls, (my personal favorite is Hamptons Beach Bowls in bridgehampton) Drop me a line and let me know your favorite place in the Hamptons to have Breakfast.

update: February 1st, 2022

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Hamptons Wellness:Healthy Foods essential to your well-being…Take a look at these 3 food items that are healthy Foods to Eat…

bigstock-Fresh-salmon-fillet-29411951Salmon: Eating two or three servings of fish a week is a simple way to improve your health wellness and stave off certain illnesses and diseases. Salmon is one of the most nutritious types of fish to add to your diet. It supplies iron, zinc, niacin, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12, as well as a whole host of other nutrients you need for good health. It has Selenium which is a mineral that keeps your thyroid working properly and boosts the health of your immune system. Those looking for more ways to give their immune system an additional boost may want to try products like those from Quantum Health which include L-Lysine and Vitamin C, as well as four other well-researched immune health nutrients. Selenium also works as an antioxidant, which means that it destroys free radicals. Salmon has a specific type of unsaturated fat called omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids lower your risk of dying from heart disease, according to Mayo Clinic.

For more information on the benefits of eating Salmon, click here:

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Yogurt: protein (about 9 grams per 6-ounce serving), plus several other nutrients found in dairy foods, like calcium, vitamin B-2, vitamin B-12, potassium, and magnesium. Yogurt consists Probiotics which are “friendly bacteria” that are naturally present in the digestive system. Live strains of these “good bacteria” are also found in many yogurt products. While more research needs to be done, there’s some evidence that some strains of probiotics can help boost the immune system and promote a healthy digestive wellness tract. If you can get greek organic.

for more information on Yogurt as a healthy food, click here:

Oranges:

bigstock-Big-fresh-orange-28947719Helps Prevent Cancer: Oranges are rich in citrus limonoids, proven to help fight a number of varieties of cancer including that of the skin, lung, breast, stomach and colon. Prevents Kidney Diseases, Reduces Risk of Liver Cancer, Lowers Cholesterol, Boosts Heart Health, Oranges are full of potassium, an electrolyte mineral is responsible for helping the heart function well. When potassium levels get too low, you may develop an abnormal heart rhythm, known as an arrhythmia. Oranges are full of vitamin C which protects cells by neutralizing free radicals. Free radicals cause chronic diseases, like cancer and heart disease. Oranges are full of dietary fiber that stimulates digestive juices and relieves constipation. Oranges Helps Create Good Vision, Oranges are rich in carotenoid compounds that are converted to vitamin A and help prevent macular degeneration. The flavonoid hesperidin found in oranges helps regulate high blood pressure and the magnesium in oranges helps maintain blood pressure. Oranges are full of beta-carotene is a powerful antioxidant protecting the cells from being damage which also protects the skin from free radicals and prevents the signs of aging. Other alternative methods to promote a healthier body are using different herbal remedies such as liver health supplements, to promote healthy liver and attempting to reduce the risks of liver cancer. That disease can be extremely dangerous, so it’s important that people try their best to keep their lungs healthy. If they notice any symptoms of liver cancer, they should contact their local healthcare professional to ensure they can prevent the disease from going unnoticed. By using ultrasounds, from https://www.butterflynetwork.com/, doctors will be able to detect any tumours. This will allow them to perform tests to determine whether it is cancer or not. To prevent this from worsening, a lot of people use supplements, especially if they do not like the taste of the natural, food products that are proven to reduce the effects of diseases and viruses. They are therefore a good alternative to not having anything extra to protect the body at all.

for more information on oranges as a healthy food to eat: click here:

Update: 2023 updates on openings and locations coming soon

Hamptons Farmers Markets and  Farm Stands 2023 –The following is a list of Farmers Markets and Farm Stands located in the South Fork and North Fork of Long Island.  

  Hamptons Farmers Markets and Farm Stands in Eastern Long Island both North and South Forks

 East Hampton Farmers Market

Fridays 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
May-September

 
The Ambers Waves Farm Farmers’ Market
367 Main Street, Amagansett,
Open daily 7am-7pm
 
Springs Farmers Market
Ashwagh Hall
780 Springs Fire Place Road
Saturdays 9:00AM-1:00PM
May – September
 
Flanders Farm Fresh Food Market (No word on dates for 2018)
David Crohan Community Center
655 Flanders RdSaturdays 10:00 AM– 2:00PM
 
Greenport Farmers Market: parking lot at the corner of Second and South streets, Friday 3-7pm & Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., June to October
 
Hampton Bays Farmers Market
St. Mary’s Church
165 Ponquogue
Saturdays 9:00AM-1:00PM
May -September
 
Montauk Farmers Market
Village Green, Center of Town
Thursdays 9:00 AM-2:00 PM
June- October
 
Riverhead Farmers Market
117 East Main Street,  Saturdays, 9am–1pm , May-October , Across the street from Suffolk Theater 
 
Sag Harbor Farmers Market
Bay and Burke Streets
In Front of Breakwater Yacht Club
Saturdays 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
May-October
 
Shelter Island Farmers Market
Shelter Island Historical Society – Havens House
16 South Ferry Rd.
Saturdays 9:00 AM-12:00 noon
May-September 
 
Southampton Farmers Market
25 Jobs Lane
West side of Southampton Cultural Center
Sundays 9:00 AM-2:00 PM
May- October
 
Westhampton Beach Farmers Market
Village Green 
85 Mill Road
Saturdays 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
May – OctoberHamptons Farmers Market and Farm Stands FARM STANDS

Hamptons Farmers Markets and  Farm Stands 2019

NORTHFORK
  • Harbes Family Farm & Vineyard, 715 Sound Ave, Mattituck, NY 11952 
  • Briermere Farms4414 Sound Ave, Riverhead, NY 11901 
  • Sang Lee Farms25180 County Road 48, Peconic, NY 11958 (certified organic farm & kitchen)
 
WESTHAMPTON
  • Fruit King Farm stand, 166 Montauk Highway, Westhampton, NY  
  • Farmers Market Farm stand, 76 Montauk Hwy, Westhampton

QUOGUE  

  • Hampton Fruit & Vegetable436 Montauk Hwy, East Quogue, 
HAMPTON BAYS
  • Nurel’s Farmers Market and farm stand 226 East Montauk Highway, Hampton Bays, 
SOUTHAMPTON
  • Hank’s Farm Stand County Road 39 Southampton 
 
 
WATERMILL  
  • Babinski Farm Stand, 160 Newlight Ln, Watermill, New York Daily:10 a.m.-8 p.m. (Open June-October.)

    Babinski Farm Stand 
    Photo credit: Babinki Farm Stand
  •  Green Thumb Organic Farm 829 Montauk Highway, Water Mill
  •  Halsey’s Farm and Nursery 513 Deerfield Road Water Mill Vegetables and cut flowers grown on-site, fruits, baked goods, juices  
  • The Milk Pail Farm stand 1346 Montauk Highway Water Mill
  • Seven Ponds Orchard Farm stand 9am-6pm Daily 65 Seven Ponds Rd. Water Mill    (opening June 27th 2019)    
 
BRIDGEHAMPTON

  • Fairview Farm 69 Horsemill Lane, Bridgehampton, NY 631-537-6154 ,Kid friendly Fri-Sun: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (May-October)  
  • Round Swamp Farm 97 School Street, Bridgehampton, NY 
  • Open Minded Organics farmstand , 720 Butter Lane in Bridgehampton, open 7 days 9 till 5  

SAG HARBOR

  • Serene Green Farm Stand  3980 Noyac Rd (Brick klin Rd) Sag Harbor Fresh local seafood
from Montauk & Shinnecock 

local fresh produce : fresh local dairy: 
mecox bay cheese
, fresh mozzarella, cheese
 catapano,dairy goat cheese
  Fresh baked goods,
 bread,
pies, 
cookies, 
pound cakes
, crumb cakes 

SHELTER ISLAND

  • Shelter Island Farm Stand 87 N Ferry Rd, Route 114 (next to Bob’s Fish Market) Shelter Island –Thursday 10am-5pm *Friday and Saturday 10am-6pm *Sunday 10am-2p- Late June-Labor Day Weekend 

EAST HAMPTON

  • Little Farm Stand / Spring Close Farms 92 Spring Close Hwy. East Hampton or 631-267-6150. Vegetables, fruit, ostrich and chicken eggs, baked goods, flowers. Pony rides Sat.
  • Regina’s Farm Stand 42 Oak View Hwy. East Hampton Organic and conventionally grown vegetables, fruit and flowers  
  • Round Swamp Farm 184 Three Mile Harbor Road East Hampton 

AMAGANSETT

  • Amber Waves Farmers market367 Main Street, Amagansett, NY Open daily 7a-7pm 

SAGAPONACK

  • Pike Farms Farm stand 82 Sagg Main Sagaponack 9am-6pm daily June-October Vegetables, fruits, baked goods, cut flowers 

MONTAUK

  • The Sea Bean Farmstand- Montauk’s First Organic Farm 
  • Montauk Seaside Market – (Round Swamp Pond) 71 S Elmwood Ave, Montauk

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