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February 2013 Hamptons Events

In Hamptons Happenings 6 Mins Read
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Greetings Hamptons MouthPiece Readers...Can you believe that January is over and it is February 2013…it often amazes me on how quickly the days go by. I love February, I guess it’s because I have always loved Valentine’s Day, I love to see couples in love, Red is my favorite color, February is National Heart awareness month, local businesses are busy like flower shops and Restaurants for Valentine’s Day and its Black History Month. Many people continue to think there is nothing to do in the Hamptons in the Winter, but that is not the case. There are many things happening during the month of February…great time to spend a romantic weekend in the Hamptons, nothing better than snuggling on a cold winter day under a heavy blanket nice and cozy, next to the one you love. Many Hamptons Inns have winter specials, reach out to your favorites and book a room, spend Valentine’s Weekend in the Hamptons.

FEBRUARY 2013

2/2/13  SYS Super Bash, 230 Elm Street, $60/$75 at the door, Featuring the North Sea Band..Open Bar 7-10pm, Food*Dancing*SYS Derbyimage

2/2 Mr. AMAGANSETT 2013..630pm, Stephen Talkhouse (benefit the Donald T. Sharkey Memorial Community Fund)

2/7/13 Ladies Night at Stitch...530pm-830pm (22 Nugent St., Southampton, NY)

2/8-2/10 Westhampton Beach High School Musical: FootLoose (Friday-Saturday 730pm & Sunday 2pm)

2/10    HARBORFROST WEEKEND ACTIVITIES: Fun Day – Ice Carving, Fire Dancers, Fireworks, Treasure Hunt and more. On Main Street – Special Sales, Live Music, Local Restaurants, Art Walk Polar Bear Plunge at Windmill Beach benefiting the Volunteer Ambulance Corp Pancake Breakfast benefiting the Volunteer Fire Department Soup Contest benefiting the John Jermain Library..1st Annual Harbor Frost Ball, Quiz Bowl see more on this event:

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR SUNDAY 2/10/2013

  • Pancake Breakfast: , 8 a.m. to noon., Columbia Street Firehouse, Brickiln Road***$10 adults, $5 kids
  •  live music to Sag Harbor for the day. . Noon to 5 p.m
  • Ice Carving: Noon at Long Wharf…2 pm at the Civil War Monument**Free
  • Cartoons on the big screen for the kids. Music in the lobby. Cash bar open.***Noon-4pm, Bay Street Theatre..FREE
  • Culinary Stroll: Enjoy small bites at four different restaurants. Cash bar available at each.
    Sunday, February 10. 1 to 5:30 p.m.**Start at Il Capuccino, 30 Madison Street.
    Stroll to LT Burger, Page and end at Muse in the Harbor. $40.
  • Frosty Plunge: Take a dip in to the bay for the Sag Harbor Volunteer Ambulance Corp.
    Sunday, February 10. 1:30 p.m.**Windmill Beach**$20, registration starts at 12:30 p.m.
  • Treasure Hunt: : 2 pm, 2:30 pm, 3 pm**Start at Civil War Monument, Intersection of Main and Madison Streets
    $10 suggested donation.For information call Ana Nieto at 646-286-6264.
  • A guided walk of the galleries of Sag Harbor. Includes Grenning Gallery, Monika Olka Gallery, Christie’s Building Art Center, Hooke Sculpture Gallery, Richard J. Demato Fine Arts Gallery, Tulla Booth Gallery, Romany Kramoris Gallery and Sag Harbor Fine Arts Center. 3 to 5 p.m.**Meet at Grenning Gallery, 17 Washington Street.**Free
  • Fiery Sensations Fire Dancers** Grucci fireworks in wintertime.  6:15 p.m., Long Wharf

2/22/13: HarborFrost Ball: … 6pm – 10pm..Food: Open Bar + All You Can Eat Hors’ Devours Raffles: 50/50, Balloon Raffle.. Buy tickets online.Muse in the Harbor, 16 Main Street**$65 for Chamber members/$75 non-members**For information call Christine Mazzeo at 918-3097.

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photo2/9/13 The 3rd Annual Mardi Gras Ball: 8pm $15 in advance $25 at the door..Music of Joe Lauro’s HOODOO Loungers, Gene Casey and the Lone Sharks..location: Bay Street Theatre in Sag Harbor…

Mardi Gras Ball! Cancelled. Rescheduled as a St. Patick’s Day Party on March 16

2/9/13 Sag HarborQUIZ BOWL FUN’raiser NIGHT to support our kids!

After enjoying the days events at HarborFrost. stay a little longer as the evening continues for a FUN’raiser QUIZ SHOW CONTEST.
shbf 2013 quiz show flyer copyDate: Saturday evening February 9th @7PM
Place: Stella Maris Gymnasium, Sag Harbor
Price: $25

2/9-3/17/2013 JAZZ ON THE VINE..LI Winterfestjazz on the vine

Jazz on the vine returns for its 6th consecutive year. February 9th-March 17th.. Enjoy great weekends and exceptional Jazz performances in winery tasting rooms. Admission includes a glass of wine* and a chance to win a FREE hotel night on the East End with a gift basket of Long Island wines for more information: http://www.liwinterfest.com

2/10/13 SKATE-A-THON 430pm (fundraiser day for Katy’s Courage) http://katyscourage.orgKatysCourageLogo300-620x417

178 Buckskill Rd, East Hampton, NY (all proceeds will benefit Katy’s Courage, Katy’s Courage is dedicated to education, support and pediatric cancer research)

cabin fever2/9/2013 & 2/23/2013  Cabin Fever Music festival comes to the Hamptons@ SOUTHAMPTON PUBLICK HO– — USE: BREWERY-GRILL-TAPROOM..2/9 Project Vibe & 2/23 Jeff LeBlanc

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2/14/13 RENEW YOUR VOWS**14th annual Valentines Day Event @ Gurney’s Inn in Montauk

  • Thursday 2/14 or Saturday 2/16 @ 5pm
  • $10 per person suggested donation to benefit local charities
  • must reserve in advance 631-668-1737

Bridal Showcase2013 copy2/16/13 BRIDAL SHOWCASE @ Gurney’s Inn in Montauk

Everything you need to plan the wedding of your dreams..10am-3pm “Complimentary Admission” 

  • food
  • Entertainment
  • Specialty Displays* Expert Wedding Planners *Spa & Salon Consultants

2/16/13 Jazz Concert @ Laurel lake Vineyards

$15pp Saturday, february 16th 2-5pm, Natalia Vernal

2/16/13 8th Annual Love & Passion, “the Naughty Show”

Ashawagh Hall, corner of Spring Fireplace Rd. Opening Reception 5-8pm music by Alfredo Merat and special guests**

2/16/2013 Club Underground- Gay Men’s Party

Arthur Murray Dance Center* Arthur Murray Dance Center in Southampton will host it’s second Club Underground night – the ONLY Gay Men’s party in the Hamptons. Men, music, atmosphere, and more. Beer, wine, and bottled water will be available. Help us find our Hamptons Hottie for February!

2/23/13 THE WIZ LIVE IN CONCERT

Southampton High school 1-7pm **come hang out with Dorothy, Scarecrow, Lion and Tinman (2 shows 1pm & 4pm) tickets are $12 in advance and $14 at the door…$5 for children under 12

I am sure there will be many more events this February…as I hear about them I will add the events the Hamptons Mouthpiece Calendar…you my friends are also welcomed to add your event to the calendar… https://hamptonsmouthpiece.com/calendar/

Don’t forget that you can also add your business listing to the Hamptons Mouthpiece directory.  https://hamptonsmouthpiece.com/directory/

goredforwomenFebruary is National Heart Awareness Month, The red dress is he national symbol for women and heart disease awareness, serves as a red alert for women-reminding them of The Heart. Friday, February 1! Join the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), the Office on Women’s Health (OWH), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and many other groups to promote National Wear Red Day in your local community.

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In Hamptons Happenings

Harborfrost 2013 Get your freeze on

In Hamptons Happenings 4 Mins Read

 harborfrost best copyHarborfrost 2013…Get your freeze on..Greetings Hamptons MouthPiece Readers....Sag Harbor the Nominated Happiest Seaside town in America is hosting The 3rd Annual HARBORFROST the last weekend in January. Whose ready to get your freeze on for the Frosty Plunge? I have attended this event for the last 2 years and I look forward to it every year. It will be brisk but with all the activities it won’t feel so cold.  This year’s featuring events: The First Frost Ball – a playful kick-off party at Muse in the Harbor Family Fun Day – Ice Carving, Fire Dancers, Fireworks, Treasure Hunt and more. On Main Street – Special Sales, Live Music, Local Restaurants, Art Walk Frosty Plunge at Windmill Beach benefiting the Volunteer Ambulance Corp Pancake Breakfast benefiting the Volunteer Fire Department Soup Contest benefiting the John Jermain Library. Last year I had a great time with watching the brave souls take a plunge in the icy waters for a great cause to the 1st QUIZ BOWL FUN’raiser NIGHT to support our kids! This year Sag Harbor is adding in a FrostBall. 

HARBORFROST WEEKEND ACTIVITIES:frostball 2013
FROSTBALL: February 8th 201 6pm – 10pm
Food: Open Bar + All You Can Eat Hors’ Devours Raffles: 50/50, Balloon Raffle (everybody wins), Entry Ticket Automatically Enters You into Door Prize Raffle. This event supports the Sag Harbor Chamber of Commerce! Click here to purchase tickets: http://frostball2013.eventbrite.com
Saturday, February 9th is the 3rd ANNUAL HARBORFROST Day and one not to be missed. My favorite highlight of the day last year was the Frosty Plunge…these BRAVE people took the plunge…take a look at some of the photo’s from that event…harborfrost allura copy
PHOTOGRAPHY BY KURT … To see the schedule of events for the weekend
My brave 13-year-old took the plunge and I am told she is doing it again this year…maybe her photographer dad will get the picture this year…..
After enjoying the days events at HarborFrost. stay a little longer as the evening continues for a FUN’raiser QUIZ SHOW CONTEST.
Date: Saturday evening February 9th @7PM
Place: Stella Maris Gymnasium, Sag Harbor
Price: $25
shbf 2013 quiz show flyer copyTime: Doors open at 7:00pm and the quiz bowl begins at 7:30pm and festivities should wind down at 10:30-11:00pm.  Admission is $25..It is encouraged advance ticket purchases so that your team is guaranteed a table and admission.   Teams of 4-5 people will compete. Attendees will be assigned tables of 4-5 or 2 teams in a table of 8.  Those that currently do not have a team will be put on a team on the night of the Fun’Raiser! Not to worry…  Brush up on Pop News, Current Events, Past events, Jeopardy wanna-bees WANTED AND NEEDED FOR MY TEAM! So get ready for lots of laughs, good fun and good food/beer and wine all evening!
Stop in at the Sag Harbor Express or the Pierson MS/HS Office or contact any of our board members.
Information is also on the website sagharborboosterfoundation.org or purchase tickets here…
You do not have to be a Sag Harbor resident to come out and enjoy the day. If you live in the Hamptons spend the day in Sag Harbor with your family, enjoy the beautiful boutique stores, the amazing restaurants, stop by our unique bookstore on Main street…Visitors perfect getaway weekend to spend in the Hamptons…The shopping is amazing, many winter sales and the introduction of the new Spring and summer lines for new fashions in the Hamptons this summer. Hotels and Inns in the Hamptons are incredibly affordable in the winter and you will definitely enjoy your stay. So pack that overnight bag and come on out and enjoy a weekend in the Hamptons…Lets get your Freeze on the Hamptons way.
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In In the Know

Could Sag Harbor be voted America’s Happiest Seaside town 2013

In In the Know 2 Mins Read

Sag Harbor, NY Greetings Hamptons Mouthpiece Readers….Coastal Living Magazine has nominated Sag Harbor as a TOP TEN finalist in their contest for America’s Happiest Seaside Town in 2013. The winning town will be featured in the June 2013 issue of Coastal Living Magazine. There is such tranquillity in living by the sea. Another place that encapsulates that feeling is Newport Beach. I mean, no one can deny that the California beaches are stunning, and it’s no wonder that so many people live there. With so many luxurious houses and apartments overlooking a variety of stunning Californian beaches, as seen on Reali, many are drawn to living there. However, there’s no saying that these are the happiest seaside towns though, no matter how beautiful the beaches there may be! There’s no denying that there’s a lot you can get up to in California; I hear that whale watching california is fantastic. However, I love the beautiful town of Sag Harbor and I think we’ve got a big chance of winning. I have been coming to Sag Harbor for the last 22 years. I have raised my two daughters in this town and made some of the most amazing friendships. Main Street is happening all the time, even in January it is hard to find a parking spot on Main Street on a Saturday afternoon. The beach is on Main Street and there are plenty of delicious places to eat. Love Live theater, then you would definitely want to visit Bay Street Theatre, there are many productions to choose from and something for all ages. There is so much to do in Sag Harbor, and if you have never visited, please come to HarborFrost in February..click here for more information. http://sagharborchamber.com/harborfrost/

vda_8649_hdr-panoramicHOW CAN YOU HELP?

Click here: http://www.coastalliving.com/travel/happiest-seaside-town-00414000077606/

Vote as often as you can- YOU CAN VOTE EVERY HOUR FROM NOW UNTIL FEBRUARY 28th.

GOOD LUCK SAG HARBOR, WE CAN DO IT TOGETHER!

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In Eats

A Great Evening at Sen NYC with Warm Apple Sake

In Eats 8 Mins Read
A Great Evening at Sen NYC with Warm Apple Sake…Greetings Hamptons Mouthpiece readers…I love good food, it makes me so happy. I love when I go out to eat and everything is right, the ambiance, the service, the drinks, the appetizers, the main course and finally… the dessert. I leave there wanting more, dreaming of my next visit as I am walking out of the door, not focusing on the cost only wanting the experience again. Do you know what I am talking about?
Friday I had the extreme pleasure of dining at Sen in NYC and it left me DSC00932wanting more. Jeffrey Resnick, Toranosuke Matsuoka & Jesse Matsuoka have brought their very popular restaurant in Sag Harbor to Manhattan, with Chef Bryan S. Emperor behind the stove and Head Sushi chef Hiro Sawatari. This location opened in Mid September and is centrally located in Chelsea & Flat Iron district but also easily assessable to both uptown and downtown residents.
Sen NYC

I arrived around 6pm and was pleasantly pleased with the ambiance of the place, the colors are warm and intimate.  Jesse greeted me and gave me a tour of the place as I waited for my cousin Deidre to join me. Located in the front is a lounge area that is very spacious and definitely inviting for an after work crowd who would like to just have drinks and socialize. If the bar scene is your thing than you would love this bar..it is the dominant focal point of the restaurant. It is a beautiful wrap around with real oak on the bottom that are also equipped with hooks for women to hang their bags. The back of the bar is a sushi bar, much larger than the Sag Harbor location, it reminded me of the Benihana’s restaurant. The bartenders are very good looking and for that reason alone is why I will be back. I loved the attention to detail in the design of the place, like the warm colors, the oak wood on the bar and the bark on the walls in the back of the restaurant. I personally found it extremely alluring.

As I continued my wait for my cousin to arrive, Jesse suggested that I try the Warm Warm Apple SakeApple Cider sake, I did and it was delicious. I was happy to hear that they were using products from Long Island, like the the Apple Cider, it also included cinnamon cloves, lemon & orange peel but the kicker was the spiked Brazilian rum…..YUMMMMMMMY…this totally warmed me up.

Dee finally arrived and we were seated at our table…our evening was going to consist of a variety of sampler dishes from the menu. There were items that I liked more than others and some that I personally did not care for, not that these dishes were not delicious my pallets just did not care for them.
Tuna Tar Tar We started our 1st course  with Edamame & Tuna Tar Tar…I really liked the takuan pickle shallot & the spicy yuzu dressing in the Tar Tar.
Jesse decided to bring us a sampler of 3 different Sake drinks….The 1st one was a traditional Sake..2nd one was a sweeter Plum Sake and the 3rd one was a more mature Sake with a definite hit….I went with the 2nd choice a more sweeter Sake….Dee went with the more traditional Sake.
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Our 2nd course was a Salad with Daikon Sprout, Spanish onion & Sour plum sauce…I alad with Daikon Sprout, have to admit it was my least favorite because it contained a bitter taste but it was very tasty and one that many might like.

3rd Course: We were brought a sampler tray of various items from the starter menu….Tatsuta, marinated chicken wings, Wagyu Croquette, “Japanese Meat Balls” with Katsu sauce, & Kinchaku “Miso marinated cheese with sweet red crab.  It was delicious, I thoroughly enjoyed everything, it satisfied everyone of my taste buds. Unfortunately for you my readers this sampler dish is not on the menu, you would need to order every item individually. I recommend ordering all 3.

Tatsuta, marinated chicken wings, Wagyu Croquette, "Japanese Meat Balls" with Katsu sauce, & Kinchaku "Miso marinated cheese with sweet red crab

 

Our 4th course was a surprise array of sushi by the piece. I warned Jesse that I did not like raw food and I have to admit I was so scared of what would be brought out for us to sample, but to my delight it was rather good. Being the adventurous person that I am I tried everything. It included raw fluke, raw King salmon, BBQ Eel, cooked shrimp & Japanese egg…I did not care for the egg but that is because I really do not like eggs anymore, I was not in love with the Fluke either but Dee loved the fluke. I was surprised that I loved the salmon, it had a buttery taste and it just melted in my mouth, who knew this would be the night that I embraced sushi…I also liked the shrimp and the BBQ Eel, it was an interesting taste and one that I would experience again.
fluke, King salmon, BBQ Eel, shrimp & Japanese egg
Hawaiian Blue PrawnsOur 5th Sampler was the Hawaiian Blue Prawns…these prawns are shipped overnight from Hawaii and I will say I loved it. The heads were included in this selection and this was my first time having the courage to taste one. It always felt creepy eating anything where the eyes were staring back at you. It was delightful and I think I enjoyed the head of the shrimp more so than the shrimp itself because it was full of amazing juices that captivated my taste buds. Dee was being a coward and refused to taste, but lucky for me I ate hers…yum yum
Our 6th course was from Chef Emperor’s Specialty selection…Gyu Negima “Stone-fired Gyu Negima "Stone-fired dry-aged Prime Fillet Mignon dry-aged Prime Fillet Mignon cooked in Kani Miso Butter and mitsuba cress. I am not a red meat fan, but this presentation was so amazing and it smelled so wonderful. The flame was still burning under the pot as it was brought to the table, and you were in control of how you preferred your steak to be cooked.  Our mouths were watering with anticipation of our first bite, and to our delight it did not disappoint. It felt like we were taking a bite of heaven, it was so succulent, juicy, seasoned to perfection, tender and I know I am saying it again but it really did melt in my mouth. I could taste the miso butter in every bite and I was in my fantasy world of food.
Wow we were in overload and everyone of our taste buds were definitely being fulfilled. I thought our meal was coming to an end but Jesse came over and spoke to us about the tradition of a Japanese Restaurant and how the rice and soup are typically served at the end of a meal. I guess the best are saved for last and maybe this metaphor might make sense, at the beginning of an exercise regime you start with the warm-up, then you transition into a more aerobic high impact exercise and at the end you finish with a warm-down. Such is the case with my meal…we started with appetizers*salad*sushi*main course*rice*soup…..
Shoyu Truffle Butter rice with mixed mushroom

It was suggested that we try the Shoyu Truffle Butter rice with mixed mushroom, soy sauce & truffle butter. The rice is cooked per order in a cedar box and I was anxious to taste it. This was different for me, I was not use to eating the rice at the end of a meal. Rice by itself is very filling and to wait until the end to have the rice is a new and interesting concept for most Americans. I have to tell you my friends, I loved it.

Red miso soup with mushroom aWe ended our meal slightly nontraditional for me, instead of dessert and coffee we had a red miso soup with mushroom and tofu topped with a umami foam. I have to admit the presentation looked like a cup of cappuccino so it was a little weird. If you are a creature of visual presentation and prefer your soup in a bowl then you might be somewhat turned off. As for me I base my decisions on taste, and that is what this entire evening was for me, taking risks and trying new things. I loved it, the tofu was delicious and being in a cup was not a deterrence for me.
In Japanese tradition the evening ended as it began with Sake…but not just any Sake DSC00958the “creme de sole”…The Japanese rendition of an after dinner cognac…it warmed my body as the warm sake at the beginning had warmed me.
Hamptons MouthPiece readers, as you can see I enjoyed my Sen NYC dining experience and I recommend this place the next time you visit the city or if you live there. They will be looking to add some entertainment to the place, I personally think that would be a really nice touch. The restaurant is moderately priced, they are located at 12 west 21st Street, between 5 & 6th avenues. I would suggest calling for reservations.
Don’t forget to visit their Sag Harbor location next time you are in Hamptons..As always Hamptons MouthPiece keeping you in the know!!!!!

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