Many “famous farmers” from the East End attended the Small Farm Summit featuring Will Allen and Chef Ann Cooper at Hofstra last Saturday, including Scott Chaskey (Quail Hill), Jeff Negron and Creek Iversen (Sylvestor Manor). But only Dale Haubrich and Bette Lacina from Sag Harbor were asked to consult on fellow attendee Isabella Rossellini’s planned organic garden in Bellport. Haubrich and Lacina’s iconic farmstand re-opens this Saturday, April 21 on the Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike (next to Bay Burger).
Famous Farmers From The East End Attend The Small Farm Summit
April 19, 2012 by The Hampton Eats Team
And The World’s Most Expensive Cheese Is…
April 17, 2012 by The Hampton Eats Team
So you’re in the Hamptons and you want the best do ya? Well when it comes to cheese, the most expensive stuff this year comes from the Dutch.
Business Week reports: A 24-pound Dutch cheese named the best in the world at an international competition held in Madison, Wis. last month has been auctioned off for $8,400, or $350 per pound.
The wheel of Vermeer, a low-fat Gouda-style cheese, scored a mild upset at the World Championship Cheese Contest, beating out two cheeses from Switzerland and preventing the Swiss from capturing a fourth straight title.
That’s a lot of mula for a pound of cheese. But fret not, there are a lot of places you can get the best cheese in the world on the East End. Check out our review of The Village Cheese Shoppe in Southampton if you are in need of some of the good stuff.
Java Nation Moving to Bridgehampton
April 13, 2012 by The Hampton Eats Team
Coffee fans will be happy to hear that Java Nation is not closing down completely but is simply moving to Bridgehampton from Sag Harbor. That’s a big relief to a lot of people who are huge fans of the coffee at Java Nation.
The new location will be near the railroad station in Bridghampton on Maple Street. According to Curbed Hamptons, Java Nation’s last day in Sag Harbor is this Sunday, April 15.
We’re sad to see them leave Sag Harbor, but oh man are we happy that they are going to open nearby!
Hamptons Food News Morsels
April 7, 2012 by The Hampton Eats Team
Morsels: Haute Living recently ranked its Top 5 Hamptons Five-Star Restaurants. Making the list were Nobu at the Beach in Southampton, The Palm in East Hampton, Sen in Sag Harbor, East by Northeast in Montauk and The 1770 House in East Hampton. Brooke Williams knows the lay of the land, she and her family dined at Sen on Sunday. Bay Burger, Superica and Murf’s all re-opening in Sag Harbor last week. Goodale Farms has been added to the roster of vendors at both the East Hampton and Sag Harbor Farmers Markets this season. Local milk in glass bottles is BACK! “Sustainable East End”—a new monthly half hour program will air on WPKN Radio 89.5 FM starting April 12 and will be available online at www.wpkn.org. It will air on the 2nd Thursday each month. On the first program Francesca Rheannon interviews Scott Chaskey, Director of the Quail Hill Farm in Amagansett, a project of the Peconic Land Trust.
Jill Eikenberry and Edie Falco at Nichol’s
April 1, 2012 by Hampton Eats
Nichol’s Restaurant in East Hampton fed two famous actresses lunch at separate tables on Sunday —Golden Globe winner and vegetarian Jill Eikenberry (who played a partner on “L.A. Law”—Her hubby Michael Tucker was giving a reading at Bookhampton.) ate her veggies while an extremely thin Edie Falco of Showtime’s “Nurse Jackie” (also aka Carmela Soprano) chowed down on mussels.
Today Is The Last Day For Finn McCools In Westhampton Beach
March 31, 2012 by The Hampton Eats Team
Today is the last that Finn McCools in Westhampton Beach will be open. So sad! But if it is any consolation, the bar and restaurant is incredibly exciting today, with the place being packed, so get down there and have some fun.
Hamptons Foodie News
March 29, 2012 by The Hampton Eats Team
Foodie bites: Haute Living announced its Top 5 picks for Hamptons hamburgers last week. Making the cut were The Corner Bar and Bay Burger in Sag Harbor; Rowdy Hall in East Hampton; Almond in Bridgehampton; and Silver’s in Southampton. A poll of Dan’s staffers revealed sharp divisions in local burger opinions, but our unscientifically determined winners were: LT Burger, Bay Burger, Fellingham’s, Bobby Van’s and Rowdy Hall. The Grill on Pantigo is now on the market and a Mary’s Marvelous is taking over the former Bucket Deli in East Hampton. With Bay Burger’s re-opening next month, the Fair Food Market vendors who have been selling their every Saturday will be moving to the Bay Burger parking lot. Sag Harbor’s premiere party band, Suzie on the Rocks will be playing at Muse in the Harbor beginning soon. Zach Erdem’s 75 Main is about to open a second restaurant in Del Ray Beach, Florida called 75 Main Del Ray, with Executive Chef John Thomas!
Kathleen King Of Tate’s Bake Shop Will Give A Master Class In Entrepreneurship
March 25, 2012 by The Hampton Eats Team
Kathleen King of Tate’s Bake Shop in Southampton will give a Master Class in entrepreneurship on March 27 at the Walt Whitman Birthplace in Melville. Her workshop, “Big Dough Rising—Taking Tate’s National” is a part of “Live & Learn 2012,” a series of lectures and workshops featuring top businesspeople. Best of all, cookies will be served.
Charlie Sheen Visits Sloppy Tuna In Montauk
March 25, 2012 by The SOTH Team
People we would like to see more of in Montauk this season include fun artists like Tina Fey and Julianne Moore. Moore’s modest summer abode on Fort Pond received finishing touches from local contractors last year. We’re not so hot on Sloppy Tuna visitor Charlie Sheen, but are looking forward to the first annual Sloppy (tuna) Tattoo contest. No word yet on whether Sheen looks to participate in a bid for the $1,000 prize. The Tuna was also recently featured on an episode of “Bethany Ever After,” in which Bethany Frankel was spotted hanging ten with Randy Montuna, the Tuna’s resident midget. Tourists and locals alike will be on the watch for Montaukers Dick Cavett and Paul Simon.
Iron Chef, Geoffrey Zakarian Is Coming To The Hamptons This Summer
March 24, 2012 by The Hampton Eats Team
Newly minted Iron Chef, Geoffrey Zakarian will create his magical dishes at this summer’s HEAT event on July 28, hosted by Dr. Howard & Gayle Sobel at their home on Mecox Bay, in Water Mill. “Iron Chef” judge, Karine Bakhoum, (dubbed “the Iron Palate”) and Countess Luann de Lessups will host, while Fox 5′s Rosanna Scotto serves as the benefit’s emcee. Dee Dee Ricks who produced and was featured in last year’s HBO movie, The Education of Dee Dee Ricks, will be honored. Special guests, Edie Falco and Mercedes Ruehl will attend, as well. All proceeds benefit Southampton Hospital’s Ellen Hermanson Breast Center, The Ellen Hermanson Foundation for Breast Cancer and Ellen’s Well which provides psycho-social services for those diagnosed with breast cancer and their families. Katie Couric is the Honorary Chair.
