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Baby It’s Hot Outside and Sizzling in the Hamptons

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Hamptons MouthPiece “We do the talking for you”...….Well as many of you can see I was delayed in posting what was happening this weekend in the Hamptons…I was extremely busy this week working on business cards and the design of the blog…so friends I apologize. There were many things happening in the Hamptons and quite honestly it was just too darn HOT to go anywhere, I was really comfortable staying in my nice cool house…well my 1 room that was cool…Because it was so hot this definitely limited my choices of things to do I just do not do well in this hot weather.

Maggie Daleny, Olga Papkovitch, Vanessa L.

Wednesday was Kurt’s birthday and we celebrated the first part of his birthday with having lunch at our Favorite Restaurant in Sag Harbor…The Dockside located on Bay Street in Sag Harbor…we were not disappointed..We started with appeitzers, fried Calamari and the lobster Spring Roll…delicious…then we shared an entree the crab cakes which in my opinion are the BEST in the Hamptons…we ended the lunch with the most amazing dessert “banana spring roll” Yummy…………
Later that evening after having a lunch filled with fried items I thought I would tone it down with a non-fried dinner and of course we did the Ice Cream cake….I loved being with Kurt, Danielle and Allura we really enjoy each others company. I missed seeing the Mean Machine on Thursday at Georgica in Wainscott and Monica at Copa, but I really think the hot weather drained my energy…I was just feeling so lazy….Next week guys I promise to stop by…It is of course MY BIRTHDAY WEEK and that means celebrations everyday…RIGHT?

Friday was clearly the hottest day of the Summer and the A/C in my car decided to start blowing hot air…there was no time to drive to get it fixed on that day so my time being spent in the car was clearly going to be limited….made it to see Olga Papkovitch’s art show at the Avanti Market Exhibit Hall in Watermill…I was first introduced to Olga at Provisions in Sag Harbor and we just connected. I really liked Olga’s art…it is vibrant, colorful and Art that I would definitely hang in my house. see more photos of this event at Photography by Kurt.

Decided to come home because Kurt was hanging out at Stephen Talk House in Amagansett….and I was left having to pick up my pre-teen from Beach Night at Long Beach in Sag Harbor…For those of you unfamiliar with beach night, it is M,W,F 8-11pm at Long Beach in Sag Harbor…Ages 6th grade-High School…well supervised and the kids have a fantastic time. Best of all its FREE..

Saturday morning got up and went to town to catch some of the Soldier Ride The Hamptons 2011 in honor of LCpl Jordan Haerter,USMC…Saturday, July 23 · 7:30am – 4:30pm In Jordan’s Honor, Ltd.
Solider Ride The Hamptons 2011 in memory of LCpl Jordan Haerter, USMC of Sag Harbor, New York……A Wounded Warrior Project…Was able to snag a couple of pictures of our men and women who give unselfishly to serving our country to protect our safety.

Stopped over at my favorite Farm Stand….Serene Greene @ 3980 Noyac Rd. in Sag Harbor for my weekly visit…This farm stand has the most delicious corn…I also love the fresh fish…was disappointed they did not have any scallops but I did get some Fluke…I am told that for the Summer they will have fresh fish everyday…It is always different, depends what is caught that day. If you get a chance stop on over and tell Laura Hamptons MouthPiece sent you….

Later that day met up with my friend Janell and her Boyfriend at B’Smiths….they were having lunch, since I had already had lunch I just ordered the summer signature drink Watermelon Margarita at B’Smiths..I love this drink…but not too many it is full of sugar…They were preparing to go to Polo…I decided to skip Polo this year…It was just too hot for me and I have already been there done that….I will be at the entrance on August 12th…collecting money for the Parking which this year all parking proceeds will go the the Bridgehampton Childcare and Recreational Center of which I am a Board member…

Last stop for the day was a Book Signing at Book Hampton in East Hampton…Star Jones was reading exerts from her new book Satan’s Sisters…I am told that this book is all that I love in a book, steamy, sexy and drama….Star read so eloquently and really shared with the audience her excitement for this new adventurous roller coaster she is on. I was wrapped up in the story and it left me wanting more, I immediately got up and bought the book. It is suppose to be Fiction but it is based on a talk-show host telling tales…sound familiar….hmmmm I will be reading this book this week so I will let you know…

I do think the book will make the NY Times best seller…Congratulations Star Jones…see my video as Star tell the story of her most embarrassing interview. She says that the book will be made into a movie, and her first choice to play Maxine who is the main character is Diana Ross..

That’s it for this week…I will be posting events for this upcoming week in the next 2 days…The biggest event however is my birthday…Stop by BeachHouse in East Hampton on Friday 7/29 between 7-10pm and toast to my continued Good Health.
Until next time…stay cool, drink plenty of water and be on the look out for Hamptons Mouthpiece…

Upcoming events: Yours truly will be one of the panelist speaking at this event…So I hope to see some of you there…

Super Saturday is on 7/30
Art for Life is on 7/30

Resources:
White’s Pharmacy: Main Street East Hampton: Cosmetics all brands. hair products, skincare, suncare, pharmaceutical needs, gift cards, magazines and much more…631-324-0082..see 15% coupon on Google

Dove Charters: want to do something different…Charter a boat and tour the Hamptons with friends..stop for lunch or dinner..call Grahm for reservations: 631-901-8928

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Relaxing and having Fun is the Perfect weekend in the Hamptons!

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Hamptons Mouthpiece, “we do the talking for you”...I usually try to do a recap of things I have attended for the weekend in a post blog but I was awaiting images from my hubby…living with a photographer is like living with a plumber, an electrician or a builder…they tend to put no great rush on doing things for their wives….So I just got the images yesterday and here we are again another weekend just snuck up on me…Has anyone noticed how quickly the summer is moving…

Carole Coleman & Francis Savage

Well a brief wrap up for last weekend in the Hamptons…I had the pleasure of meeting some pretty cool people at “Howard in the Hamptons” This was Howard Univeristy Alumni Associaition of Westchester and Rockland County…Chester & Gladys Redhead hosted this relaxing day of sun and fun at their home in Sag Harbor..I was told by Reggie Bush the President that the Alumni began retreating to Sag harbor in 1996 for a day of relaxation, food, Drinks and NO BUSINESS…….Organizers Carole Coleman and Francis Savage did a fantastic job because everyone looked Happy and relaxed…Their was plenty of really good food…Later on that evening I saw many people from this group at B’Smiths hanging out and I think I saw a few drinking B’Smith’s popular Watermelon Magarita…I love this drink…but right this is on hiatus from all sugary drinks..

I left the Howard group and Kurt and I met up with Laura at artMRKT Hamptons in Bridgehampton…We were greeted by the organizers and given VIP passes to join them for the RUM tasting that was starting at 530pm..


Both Kurt and Laura were very pleased…I however was unable to join in the rum tasting fun as I am allergic to Rum, so instead I had a glass of champagne. So lets talk about the Art…It was a combination of Color, Glitter and many Abstracts…This was definately more youthful than Art Hamptons and definately more affordable and maybe a bit more fun because of the youthfulness. There were many pieces that I loved many that I did not like and 1 piece in particular that was just distrubing….see for yourself  below….the picture on the left I liked.

Overall, For this being the 1st show in the Hamptons, it was very nice and I look forward to seeing the show again next year.

Next stop with BaySteet Gala…ROCK THE DOCK AT THE SUMMER BENEFIT GALA…we got there late and missed the Red Carpet…I was able to snag a photo with Richard Kind…but I missed getting a photo of Blythe Danner,  Liev Schreiber, and actress Naomi Watts. So I went searching the room for them but I was too late they were seated for dinner, I went over to ask Liev for a photo of him and Naomi he told me maybe after dinner….I did run into one of my favorite people in the Hamptons…Bruce Micheal…Have you ever met someone for the first time and just clicked with that person…Well that is how I feel about Bruce. He is one of the nicest most genuine people that I know and it was great to see him…He makes me feel good by telling me that I looked fabulous and now I know he was lying to me because friends as much as I hate to admit it…I have gained weight and no one has had the courage to tell me I look like a weeble wobble…I had to see this catastrophe in a picture to believe it.. But it’s all good….I will loose the weight and return to looking even more fabulous…

Later that evening Laura and I attended a party in Sag Harbor because one of our favorite bands was performing, we did not really know alot of people there…well we knew the band….We had a blast and Laura was interviewed by someone filiming a show hoping to have a network pick it up…I don’t think the show will be that exciting because the host was somewhat of a bore….it was not you Laura it was definitely the host. If anything they should delete her and make the show all about you, because you looked fabulous!

It was time to leave the party and go home to get some sleep, hubby and I were driving to Virigina for a wedding. It was very nice and I was happy to see some people that I have not seen in awhile. The bride and Groom looked very happy and in-love….we drove back home that night and that is my wrap up for last weekend…

stay tuned for events this weekend in the Hamptons….As always tune into Hamptons Mouthpiece because we do the talking for you.

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Whose always Right?????? The CUSTOMER!

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HAMPTONS MOUTHPIECE “We do the talking for you”….Whatever happened to the customer is always right…Does this not apply to the businesses in the Hamptons? I am just blown away with the level of rudeness and snobbery that exists in many restaurants and retail establishments in the Hamptons. Businesses need to understand that customer expectations have changed. Maybe they need to view these customer service statistics and really evaluate the changes they need to make in order to meet our needs. This is true for all businesses. Do we need to remind the business owners that the Hamptons does not shut down and go on Hiatus for 9 months of the year…Customer Service teach it and Embrace it
It is the summer and this is busy season for the Hamptons…The traffic is crazy, the stores are busy..restaurants are full and the beaches are packed…. Many business owners have increased their staff this summer and will probably lay-off these seasonal workers at the end of the summer. Yes the Hamptons is considered a resort area and the traffic increases tremendously with the increase of visitors in the summer. What businesses fail to realize is that the people who live in the Hamptons year-round are their bread and butter, their mouthpiece for summer increased flow… On Saturday I visited a well known restaurant in Bridgehampton with friends around 5pm in the afternoon and it was somewhat empty because it was before the dinner crowd would arrive. We asked to sit at a table outside and informed the hostess that we would be ordering appetizers and drinks, she then told us that we could not sit at a table and had to sit at the bar because we were not ordering dinner. Her reason for this decision was because they had many reservations and those tables were only for people ordering dinner. I asked her what difference did it make what we ordered to eat, she had no idea how much we would be spending…She pre-judged us! We sat at the bar and I was ticked, my friends wanted to stay but I was angry that I was giving them my money..it took forever for our food to arrive and it was ok not great….as it turns out we stayed for 1 hour and guess what; those tables still remained empty...So what was accomplished; they had successfully turned me off and possibly lost my business forever and now I share this story with over 5000 of my friends….HAS THIS EVER HAPPENED TO YOU? I am told by many friends this has happened to them…Now yes they are extremely busy in the summer months but like every other restaurant in the Hamptons after Labor Day the traffic decreases immensely….Now this hostess was young and probably was unaware that her statement was so damaging because she was only doing what she was told……Here is a novel idea Restaurant owners Teach your staff some COMMON SENSE and Customer Service….I am sure it could have been said differently to not upset us, Business owners even if your food is absolutely to DIE FOR you are not the only game in town and you will lose your customers if your customer service is HORRIBLE and you will be called on it! There is NEVER any excuse for RUDENESS!
Another story…Walked into a liquor store and I had never been in this one; even though I am told they have been in the same location for many years…I went there to see some pieces of Art….I said wow I did not even know you were here…her response to me was snobbish and somewhat dismissive “Well we have been here for many years” I said oh….and left without buying anything and instead went to a competitor and purchased from them where they were more welcoming….Now I may have been overly sensitive but I am the average customer and the smallest thing could lose you a customer…She could have said the same thing with the tone being different and not dismissive, I would not have given her statement a second thought and I may have stayed and purchased and further still recommended to my readers and friends…
Customer Service is vital to your survival and will separate you from your competitors…please remember this is a small town and everyone talks and anything negative could be detrimental to your success the other 9 months of the year…
T’il next time Hamptons Mouthpiece will talk about what you are thinking but feel like you do not have a platform to express it….
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I LOVE SWEETS…..

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I LOVE SWEETS…..Hamptons Mouthpiece was out and about this weekend tasting desserts,  its a hard job but somebody has got to do it! I love dessert unfortunately they don’t really love me…but who cares, GYM here I come….The Hamptons are full of amazing restaurants and I wanted to share with you some of my top choice desserts…

Fried Oreo’s with Chocolate Dipping Sauce: LT Burger in Sag Harbor.  This dessert is unbelievable delicious. I really felt like I was in Heaven. Not knowing what to expect I was anxious and after taking that 1st bite I was in love.. they were hot and crispy fried. Wow, so goooooooood

Death by Chocolate…B’Smith’s Restaurant, Sag Harbor, NY….This dessert is so good if you are a chocolate lover like I am…It is served cold and the chocolate just melts in your mouth. It is sprinkled with chocolate dipping sauce and fresh strawberries….This is a definite must have…B’Smiths is the perfect spot to hang out with friends on a warm summer night in Sag Harbor.photo(20)

Tempura Banana Split: Beachhouse Restaurant, East Hampton, NY….Wow, I have never had a banana split like this. It included Vanilla & Chocolate Gelato, Tempura Fried Banana, crunchy caramel & whipped cream. I really cannot believe how delicious the fried banana tempura was, It was very light and not overwhelming sweet, melted in your mouth…If you are visiting Beachhouse this summer for lunch or Dinner don’t skip the dessert especially this one.
Burbon Street Bread Pudding: B’Smith’s Restaurant, Sag Harbor…..This nice & light bread pudding is B’Smith’s signature dessert….I wasn’t sure what to expect since I really do not like bread pudding, but I loved this and the strawberries and Vanilla Bean Ice Cream was a nice touch to this scrumptious dessert.

Warm Almond Cake: Harbor Bistro, East Hampton….Just looking at this delicacy makes my mouth water…How beautiful is this….Well Friends as beautiful as it looks it taste even better. Bravo Harbor Bistro this dessert was amazing, thank you for allowing me to taste it. This Almond cake is accompanied by Strawberry-Rhubarb compote, Vanilla bean Ice Cream and toasted Almonds…. Simply delightful

Profiteroles Patea Choux Puffs with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Harbor Bistro, East Hampton……..If a pictures was worth a million dollars….then this dessert would definitely be a winner…Look at the chocolate just oozing down this puff with sprinkled white sugar powder on top…..Harbor Bistro has done it again….not only are they crafted at making food look good it really does taste incredible….I really love this restaurant, if you choose to share dessert you will end up asking for another dish because it is just that delectable.

Not to be forgotten…..CUPCAKES...  .Cavaniola’s Sag Harbor, I am not really a cupcake fan but I recently had the pleasure of tasting these yummy cupcakes, they are hands down the best cupcakes I  have ever tasted..you will not be disappointed. While you are there try the homemade potato chips, they are insane..

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So there you have it I am a dessert addict….My top choice for cookies are Panera Bread, Tates and Author,  Lauren Chattman of Cookie Swap.

9052987-largeLauren creates magic with her desserts and has chosen to share some of her mouth watering recipes with us….You can purchase this book at Book Hampton in the Hamptons (East Hampton, and Southampton locations) or Amazon.com

Till next time friends…..enjoy these amazing treats……stay tuned for “Hamptons MouthPiece” next blog talking about what’s happening in the Art’s this week in the Hamptons…

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Its Official Summer has Begun in the Hamptons

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Good Morning…..It’s official Summer has begun in the Hamptons…make sure when you leave the house with your keys and cell phone, you also have in your bag sunblock…the UV rays are high and you will get sunburned if your skin is not protected….Whites Pharmacy in East Hampton carries most brands, just mention Hamptons Mouthpiece for a small discount..
…..Well today is Graduation Day for my daughter Danielle and 68 of her classmates from Pierson High School today…Wow…..What an amazing achievement for these young women and men. To graduate from High School is an awesome accomplishment. I look forward to seeing the next chapter in their lives…Congratulations to all of the graduates of 2011…..
Do Not forget to reserve your 4th of July Hamptons Gift Bags…..I hear it will be HOT, HOT, HOT… http://www.hamptongiftbags.com

Now, I have decided to do something different for this blog, one of our members April Gornik
asked if I could just add all of the events to one blog. I originally said no because this would be time consuming but I changed my mind and decided to give it a chance….Every week going forward I will be pulling events and postings from my Hamptons MouthPiece Facebook group to highlight in a weekly blog….All members of the group who post on the Group will also be highlighted in the weekly Hamptons Mouthpiece events blog….Each week there will be a highlighted Posting in the form of a banner ad in the blog….This is my way of saying thank you to my members and thank you for continuing to support…..Lets make Hamptons Mouthpiece the biggest and the Best source of information in the Hamptons…..
I would like to thank all of the new and old members for staying with the Group…This is an incredible group and if you joined Facebook to Network and to make new business relationships, this is the group for you. It is very simple to not make the group an annoyance for you if you feel you are receiving to many emails, simply change your settings to reduce your emails. I will not post ANY events to this weekly blog that are not added to the  Facebook Group wall….All members are free to post any event to the Group.
This week All members you are invited to this complimentary class on Sunday 6/27.T
Location: epic martial arts 75 main st sag harbor, space is limited so make sure you reserve early.
One Lucky member will win a FREE sunset boat ride on Dove Charters for them and 6 friends……sails out of Sag Harbor….This will be courtesy of Hamptons MouthPiece…. The member that brings in the most new members this week to the group will win!

The Shelter Island Farmers Market is an open air market on the beautiful historic grounds of the 1743 James Havens Homestead. The market will feature produce from local farms as well as eggs, honey, jams, baked goods and other edible celebrations of our local landscape, and seascape! Saturdays, June 25th through October 8th 10:30 am to 1:30 pm
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Candy Buffets for all occassions !!! We also do Candy deliveries,favors and centepieces !!!
Just Sweets Candy Vessel Deliveries are the most Unique gift idea around .
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Tuna trip available this Sunday, $1250 for 4 people. Guaranteed to bring back fish! Let me know if you are interested.
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Check out paperback version of “Anthropology of an American Girl” written by Sag Harbor resident Hilary Thayer Hamann and published by Random House. It’s available locally at Bookhampton stores. This is a coming of age/second chance at love story set in the Hamptons circa late 1970s.

‎”Anthropology of an American Girl” was published by Spiegel & Grau, a division of Random House. Cindy Spiegel, senior vice president and publisher of Spiegel & Grau, and editor of Khaled Hosseini’s “The Kite Runner,” is the new editor of “Anthropology.”

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Head out East to Ruschmeyer’s in Montauk – Colin is pouring Electric Eels with U’LUVKA vodka this weekend at this new hotel/watering hole/”kitchen”/disco from Surf Lodge impresarios Ben Pundole and Robert McKinley. It just opened on Friday, but Ruschmeyer’s (located at 161 Second House Road, just down the way from Solé East) is quite the late-night spot.
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Sunday, July 17, 2011 at 3:00pm
North Fork Wine Trail
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At FHIR we specialize in Hamptons luxury homes throughout the greater Westhampton real estate market, as well as distinctive properties in areas beyond the shores of Long Island.
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Charle Certain Native Noiz at Agave’s Tequila, Rum Bar & Lounge
Tomorrow at 9:00pm
Westhampton Beach, NY, US
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‎”ACOUSTIC VIBES” Live & Direct @ RRRUMBA REST. CANOE PLACE RD. 7pm ACOUSTIC REGGAE ALL NIGHT LONG!!
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Chef Damien O’Donnell’s dinner menu includes: toasted corn and jumbo lump crab cakes with Satur Farm micro salad and shallot remoulade (16); heirloom tomato and fresh mozzarella stacks with grilled foccacia, aged balsamic and basil pesto (12); hibachi salmon with soba noodles, spun vegetables and s
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Location: Eileen Fisher
Time: ‎7:00PM Thursday, June 30th

Monica Sings Live at Copa

Location: Copa Wine Bar and Tapas Restaurant
Time: ‎8:30PM Saturday, June 25th
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Join us at Banzai Burger’s Opening Party! 6/30: 6 – 8 p.m.

Location: Banzai Burger
Time:6pm Thursday June 30th

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Hey guys…Alfredo here, a place where we have great live music, reggae, salsa, Alfredo radio europa, project vibe…. check us out and LIKE!!!

Come and enjoy the best fresh muddled fruit Margarita and Mojitos while listening to live Reggae, Salsa, Latin and Brazilian sounds. Serving all your Mexican favorites as well as some additional spiced dishes from around the world. Try our Bang Bang Chic..

Location: The waterfront home of Bruce T. Sloane
Time: ‎6:00PM Saturday, June 25th
 Wow look what’s coming to the Hamptons 4th of July weekend…

Cirque Hampton’s the Electric Circuit,July 2nd and 3rd, East Hampton Studios
77 Industrial road,East Hampton NY
ticket prices: $29-$96 and $189 for VIP…click on link to purchase tickets

Location: Long Springs Farm, 443 North Sea Mecox Road
Time: ‎2:00PM Sunday, June 26th
Want to win tickets?! Enter the sweepstakes, http://on.fb.me/lmiQFQ, to win a pair of 2-day tickets. Winners announced every Friday at 4 p.m. You may enter every week for a chance to win. Share with your friends and maybe they’ll give you their extra ticket!

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MTK Music Festival – MTK Music Festival – August 13-14, 2011 -18 Bands; Dozens of chefs, wines, beer, retail and lifestyle brands. – Description: A boutique weekend festival in East Hampton, NY, presenting the hottest music, fashion, lifestyle, chefs, and wines and beers. Artists include Vampire Wee

Location: NOFO Rock & Folk Fest: Peconic Bay Winery
Time: ‎11:00AM Saturday, July 30th

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The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease. At Relay, teams of people camp out at a local high 

Location: Ross School
Time: ‎6:30PM Saturday, June 25th
  
I am really hoping that I will not not have a conflict on this day because I Love Rumba…If you have not been to Rumba you have to go the food is delicious.

Location: Rumba In Hampton Bays
Time: ‎5:00PM Thursday, June 30th
Till next time….Hamptons MouthPiece we do the talking for you.

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