Greetings Hamptons Mouthpiece readers…Today I was at Sylvester’s & Co. on Main Street in Sag Harbor, I came in because I was able to get Optonline and I needed to get some work done online. I had been hearing great things about their DREAMY coffee and I just had to try it….well friends it is absolutely Dreamy…they blend the beans here themselves, it is all fair traded organic..and the ice coffee is blended cold press.
I am told that Bay-Burger takes some of the beans and makes coffee ice-cream..yum yum! There are many coffee shops in Sag Harbor but you can only find Dreamy Coffee at Slyvester’s in Sag Harbor. Here is a treat for all you coffee lovers mention Hamptons Mouthpiece this weekend 9/16-9/18 at Slyvester’s and you will get a 2 for 1!!!!! Best thing that I love is they have an honor system for the coffee. Stay tuned for my article and schedule for the Hamptons international Black film festival this weekend in Sag Harbor and which Hamptons Restaurants are having an off season pre-fixed menu. Hamptons Mouthpiece if you really want to know whats happening in the Hamptons!
9/15 Contract signed at final hour….Update as of 9/13/11 still no contract….expiration date for cooling off period is 9/14/11 still crossing my fingers….Hamptons MouthPiece…”we do the talking for you” Greetings Friends, are you a member of the United Healthcare Oxford insurance group? If you are, then you may want to continue reading….Our health insurance carrier is Oxford and I received a letter from our carrier informing us that their relationship with EEHA (EAst End Health Alliance) was terminated on July 15, 2011…..I continued reading to find out what does this mean to us. Apparently EEHA and UHO could not come to an agreement and therefore the agreement was ended..According to NYS law there is a 2 month cooling off period which takes us to 9/14…If no agreement has been settled by this time effective September 15, 2011, care for an emergency illness, injury or condition will be treated as in-network care at any hospital. However, you may be transferred to an in-network hospital once your condition stabilizes. If you choose to stay at one of the EEHA facilities which include (Southampton Hospital, Eastern LI Hospital in Riverhead and Peconic Bay Medical Center) you will incur out-of-network cost and if you do not have out-of-network coverage you will be denied treatment. It is important that you speak with your carrier to discuss how this will affect you…I remember a couple of years ago this happened with Oxford and the EEHA and thank goodness it was settled…last year the same issues occurred with Blue Cross/Blueshield and in the final hours it was settled. Lets just hope that we are so lucky, because friends if this agreement is not settled this could be a nightmare for those of us with this healthcare carrier. It could mean having to drive nearly 50 miles if you need x-rays done, or simple procedures, mammograms and etc…
I spoke to my insurance carrier Oxford this morning and as of today there has been no agreement…The east end hospitals are notorious for waiting until the very last minute to renew a contract, they did this last year with Blue Cross Blue Shield and with Oxford in 2008..I am crossing my fingers and hoping and praying for a good outcome….as always Hamptons Mouthpiece, we do the talking for you…’til next time….have a great week..
Hamptons Mouthpiece readers…here is a bargain for you…sidewalk sale in Sag Harbor….Bike Hampton
Helmets, bike shoes and bike jerseys 50% off
Greetings Hamptons Mouthpiece readers…. Today was an absolutely fabulous day in Sag Harbor ..hundreds of people from all over turned out to celebrate Harbor Festival. My day started with having a Pina Colada at B’Smith’s…it was delicious…then I walked around to the dozens of vendors on the long wharf, there were many food vendors, snow cones, live music and many local vendors raising awareness for their organizations….I then met up with my friends and sat on their boat chilling, talking and just taking in the breeze…the sunset was beautiful tonight and I wanted to share this fabulous image I captured. Thank you Sag Harbor Chamber of Commerce for a great day and to the Sag Harbor Police Dept for lifting the parking restrictions for the day.
Sunday is the 2nd day of Harbor Festival and also the 10th anniversary of 9/11….I will start my day with a moment of silence for the victims Capture a video of the 30th Annual Hamptons Triathlon then make my way to town to Harbor Festival and partake in the 2nd day of Festivities.
30th Annual Mighty Hamptons, Sunday, September 11, 2011
Long Beach, Sag Harbor, NY
Swim: 1.5K, Bike: 23.8 Miles, Run: 10K
Start Time: 6:40 AM
Sunday: schedule of events for Harbor Festival…thank you Sag Harbor Express with providing us with this schedule.
8am.Pancake Breakfast@ Main Firehouse…I went last week and breakfast was delicious..please come out to support the firehouse
Hope to see all of you on the Long Wharf ….Hamptons Mouthpiece will be out capturing the various events..I hear Lady Gaga was in the Hamptons today…maybe she extended her stay and will be out and about on Sunday….anyone that captures a picture and submits to Hamptons Mouthpiece will win a prize from Hamptons Mouthpiece….t’il next time take some time for a moment of silence for the 911 victims and their families….appreciate life and dream for a car like this one!!!
9 am Arts & Crafts Fair @ Long Wharf
9:30 Pilates on the Beach
10 am Sidewalk Sale on main street…great buys a must see
10 am Classic Boat Display….Long Wharf…Wooden-crafted vessels. To 4 pm.
10 am Cappy Amundsen Exhibit @Sag Harbor Whaling Museum
10 am Children’s Amusements…Long Wharf…Games and activities for the kids. To 4 pm.
10:30 am Walking Tour: Women’s Lives..tour will visit houses (mostly) of women who have been born or lived in Sag Harbor. Some famous, some not so, but all interesting. Among them are Sag Harbor’s great benefactress Mrs. Russell Sage, Lady Caroline Blackwood, Anna Elizabeth Westfall, who ran a finishing school for girls from her home on Howard St.; Mary Breck Sleight, the author of Flag on the Mill-Ship in the Bay; Martha Smith Brown, a whaling captain’s wife who sailed with her husband and wrote an extensive diary and author Betty Friedan.
11:30 am Tug-O-War….Before whaleboat racing action starts up again on Sunday, we invite all the kids in the crowd down onto the beach for a good old fashioned contest. We’ll divide the kids up (boys vs. girls is pretty popular, or choose up teams) and get them involved in a challenging tug-o-war.
11:30 am The Antiques Appraisal Dock Show@Sag Harbor Yacht Club..Free antique and collectible appraisals at the annual Antique Appraisals Dockshow returns to Sag HarborFest for its 11th season with local dealers providing on-the-spot consultations and informal appraisals of antiques and collectibles at the Sag Harbor Yacht Club. Antique owners are asked to bring only two articles to be appraised. To 1 pm.
12 Whaleboat Races Semifinals,Windmill Beach
12 Clam Chowder Contest……Who makes the best clam chowder in Sag Harbor? That’s what this contest seeks to answer and you get to help decide. All the local restaurants have been invited to participate so buy a mug for the opportunity to taste all the different chowders. After you’ve finished, cast your vote for your favorite. The winner gets bragging rights and a neat pewter mug. Both New England and Manhattan varieties are on the block; thick and creamy versus lush and tangy. Last year’s winners were The Dockside and The Dock House. $5.
1 pm Waldo the Clown @Long Wharf
1:30 pm Oakland Cemetery Tour,Oakland Cemetery
2 pm Firefighters Cup Whaleboat Races,Windmill Beach…The fourth annual HarborFest Firefighter Cup races features teams from local fire departments. Expected to be back to defend their title this year will be a team from Otter Hose Company.
2 pm Tour Temple Adas Israel,Temple Adas Israel….Take an hour and learn about Long Island’s oldest synagogue.
3 pm Nails and Whales Regatta @Breakwater Yacht Club….This regatta is open to the public as long as one person in the boat is a BYC member. Boats are available for charter and experienced crew will be provided to anyone who needs a crew. A female must be at the helm of the boat from the warning signal to the finish. The mission of the regatta is to empower women of all ages and experience levels, who might not otherwise brave the high seas, and to foster communication between the sexes. (Men and women are allowed to crew.) For more information contact Sara Nightingale at sara@saranightingale.com or 631-793-2256. $10.
3 pm Whaleboat Races Championship @ Windmill Beach….See who gets to take home the Whalers Cup.
3:30 pm Clam Shucking Contest @ Long Wharf..
8 pm Film: Flight 93 @Bay Street Theatre…Flight 93 will be shown on the big screen in honor of the 10th Anniversary of 9/11 and Sag Harbor native and Flight 93 passenger Linda Kristine Gronlund, Esq.
Hope to see all of you on the Long Wharf ….Hamptons Mouthpiece will be out capturing the various events..I hear Lady Gaga was in the Hamptons today…maybe she extended her stay and will be out and about on Sunday….anyone that captures a picture and submits to Hamptons Mouthpiece will win a prize from Hamptons Mouthpiece….t’il next time take some time for a moment of silence for the 911 victims and their families….appreciate life and dream for a car like this one!!!
Greetings Hamptons MouthPiece readers….Today is Labor Day….a celebration of the economic and social contributions of workers. It also symbolizes the end of summer for teachers, students and Parents and the Hamptons….we once again begin our journey to another 10 month school year….making lunch, doing homework, carpooling to activities, sports, eating dinner at a reasonable time, parent/teacher conferences, school plays and so much more. Many summer people check out of the Hamptons and go back to their full time residences….Many Hamptons publications check out as well and no longer write about what’s happening in the Hamptons, its like the Hamptons is forgotten and they focus mostly on what is happening in NYC.
Hamptons Mouthpiece will continue to bring you the happenings in the Hamptons because friends the acitivities have only just begun. I absolutely love the Hamptons in the Fall…the beaches are beautiful, the water is still warm. The Fall is the ABSOLUTE best time to visit the Hamptons. In my humble opinion it is because if you go to a restaurant, the food is not rushed, the staff is more pleasant and the meals is somewhat less expensive… could it be because we the people that live here fultime are their Bread & butter! It is wine time for both Forks…mostly the Northfork..check out the their websites…It is easy to find a place to stay and it will not cost you $300 per night with a 2 night minimum. This is the time when many local families move back into their homes after renting out their for the summer, it is good to see old friends.. The traffic is not insane so it will not take you 2 hours to get from Southampton-East Hampton on 27East. September is the time to visit if you are looking to purchase in the Hamptons…so come out and tour these beautiful homes, there are many amazing brokers ready to show you around…
Listed below are a few events taking place for the Fall…But my absolute favorite time in the Hamptons is Halloween…if you have children this is a great time to visit any of the towns because they all do an amazing job of decorating for Halloween…
IT’S HARBOR FESTIVAL IN SAG HARBOR THIS WEEKEND
I love this event, it is fun and the entire town tends to come out…Many retail stores participate in sidewalk sales, there are tons of fun activities for the entire family…. It is an all day event. Friday, September 9th…Lobster Bake Fundraiser with Live Music…Sag Harbor Whaling Museum 630-930pm. Harborfest Fundraiser , 16th Annual Lobster Bake Dinner. Live Music featuring Inda Eaton, and Dick Johansson and the Highlanders. Dinner includes- Lobster, clams, mussels, chicken, potatoes, corn on the cob, beer, wine, soda, dessert and coffee, & Live Music—-all for just $85.00 per person. Reservations are Required. Call 631 725-0770
Saturday, September 10-11…Harbor Festival….Sag Harbor..
Harborfest parade Here comes Harborfest! It’s a weekend of fun, starting with the A festival parade will kick things off Saturday, September 10th at 9:30 AM! Both Saturday and Sunday, September 10th & 11th, wander the village and Long Wharf from 9AM – 6PM. There will be sidewalk sales, arts and crafts for sale, food vendors, and the famous Whaleboat Races! Sunday afternoon from….The Sag Harbor Food Pantry will be hosting the ever-popular Chowder Contest and Clam Shucking Contest again this year on Sunday, September 11. They will also be selling wine and beer, and great raffles on Saturday and Sunday.Saturday, September 10th – 4:30 pm
11th Annual Box Art Auction Benefiting East End Hospice
Ross School Center for Well-Being on Goodfriend Drive in East Hampton
More than 75 of the finest artists on Long Island’s East End have again created memorable boxes for an auction benefiting the East End Hospice. For additional information please contact Theresa Murphy at the East End Hospice at 631.288.7080 or email tmurphy@eeh.org. Admission $60, which includes wine and hors d’oeuvres…… All proceeds will benefit East End Hospice, which provides care for terminally ill patients, their families and loved ones living on the North and South Forks of Long Island, including the Eastern Suffolk County townships of Brookhaven.
 25TH ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVAL Saturday, September 17 at 11:00am, Pindar Vineyards…Pindar Vineyards,37645 Main Road, Peconic, NY…The tradition continues for its 25th year at Pindar Vineyards. Join us for an afternoon of live music, harvest fun, food and of course Pindar wines! Includes complimentary glass of wine, Pindar logo glass and live music…Black and White Ballroom Benefit Gala
Friday, September 16 · 7:00pm – 11:00pm
Bridgehampton Community House, 2357 Montauk Highway
Tickets:$50 if purchased by September 10th —$55 after Sept. 10th/at the door. To benefit dance, yoga and movement programs for those with cancer, HIV/AIDS, Parkinson’s disease and other chronic illnesses held at Southampton Hospital’s Wellness Institute and various Hamptons locations
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Waters Crest Winery is hosting a Wine Salon for Harvest East End. Saturday, Sept 17th from 12:30-2pm. $25pp. Tickets on sale at www.harvesteastend.com. Chef Tom Fazio and winemaker Jim Waters will pair 4 wines with four flavorful dishes with ingredients from within four square miles of the winery.
FOOD & WINE
Ludlow Farm – Home of Mecox Bay Dairy & Fairview Farm 37 Horsemill Lane Bridgehampton
Saturday, September 17th – 4:30-730 pm
Fall for Long Island Festival Tasting*$125 PP
Fall for Long Island Festival Tasting*$125 PP
Saturday, September 17, 7- 11 pm
Harvest Moon Gala: Bid, Dine and Dance
$275, $350 or $500 per person includes The Festival Tasting all auction proceeds will benefit our charity partners, East End Hospice, Group for the East End and the Peconic Land Trust. The Gala Dinner features the culinary talents of three regional chefs, teaming together for this one phenomenal farm-to-table feast: Please email: info@longislandmerlot.com for more information. harvesteastend.com
Harvest Moon Gala: Bid, Dine and Dance
$275, $350 or $500 per person includes The Festival Tasting all auction proceeds will benefit our charity partners, East End Hospice, Group for the East End and the Peconic Land Trust. The Gala Dinner features the culinary talents of three regional chefs, teaming together for this one phenomenal farm-to-table feast: Please email: info@longislandmerlot.com for more information. harvesteastend.com
Southampton September Festival..Sept. 24th
For one day this September, Southampton Village will celebrate the season with a series of exciting events that embrace art, music, food, entertainment, history and fun! Organized by leading civic, cultural and business groups, 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. Please join us with family and friends at what promises to be a very special day in Southampton.
Saturday, September 24th – 8:30 am sharp!
3rd Annual Hamptons Pursuit Car Ralley for The Retreat
Starting Point – The Retreat Boutique
Bridgehampton Commons in Bridgehampton – 2102 Montauk Highway
rally is a fun day that involves cruising through the back roads of the Hamptons,
following “clues” to find your way to each of the checkpoints. This year the event will
start at the Retreat Boutique in the Bridgehampton Commons. Hampton Coffee Company is generously donating all the continental breakfast for you to enjoy prior to the “shot-gun”
start. The *first 20 Drivers* to sign up and pay will receive a red Ferrari
Hat. For more information theretreatinc.org Call the Heather or Jill at the Retreat 631.329.4398 for more information.
Harvest Bella Vita* Saturday, October 8 · 9:00am – 3:00pm
Bella Via Vineyards,Peconic, NY..Join the Sannino’s for their Annual Classic Italian Grape Harvest Festival. An Authentic working harvest to launch the 2011 Winemaking Season.Live music all day..Lucy Ball Contest (win prize for being the best Lucy, yes you will stomp the grapes!!!!)Children’s Entertainment: Pumpkin picking and face painting. Bring Pruning Shears & the Family** $100.00 / person *$35.00 / children 12 and under
Call for group rates (631) 734-8282 *www.sanninovineyard.com or email: info@sanninovineyard.com
Call for group rates (631) 734-8282 *www.sanninovineyard.com or email: info@sanninovineyard.com
SAVE THE DATE!!
Thursday, October 13th through October 17th
The Hamptons International Film Festival
More details to come : )
The Hamptons International Film Festival
More details to come : )
Friday, October 28th
MURDER MYSTERY WEEKEND
Montauk Manor in Montauk
Back for the 6th season in a row! Join us for murder and mayhem-an interactive weekend of murder, mystery and just plain fun! Join us for a Friday-Sunday event of food and intrigue. Call to make reservations at 631 668-4400 or reservations@montaukmanor.com for details. montaukmanor.com
 Long Island Restaurant Week will launch Sunday, November 6 through Sunday, November 13, 2011. Due to the overwhelming success of November’s Long Island Restaurant Week and the fact that there is more than one slow time of year for restaurant business, the promotion will be held twice a year – once in the fall and once in the spring. The eight-day promotion features special prix fixe dinners at all participating restaurants. The idea is simple: for eight days, Sunday to Sunday, participating restaurants offer will offer their own unique three-course prix fixe menu all night, except Saturday when it will be offered only until 7 p.m. |
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Hamptons MouthPiece…if you really want to know what’s happening in the Hamptons. please check the homepage “events” to see new events that will be added…