Long Island Wine: Three Local Go-Tos for Gewürztraminer
“Over the Barrel” takes a look at three local wines giving a good name to Gewürztraminer More
Celebrating the Year of the Dragon with Food and Good Fortune
The Chinese New Year is upon us here in the Hamptons, and at the heart of any celebration is… More
The Coffee Expert: How To Brew The Perfect Cup, Coffee & Health, and More!
You buy your daily cup of coffee at a reputable local coffee shop like Hampton Coffee Company,… More
Happy Chinese New Year from the Simple Art of Cooking
“New Years,” whether the Lunar, Gregorian, or Chinese calendar spells the time for fun, friends,… More
Restaurant Review: Matsulin
My husband and I decided to celebrate the Chinese New Year a little early with a dinner at Matsulin… More
The Simple Art of Cooking: Silvia’s Burgers and Sloppy Joes
I love a good hamburger, and over the years I have developed one with chopped shallots, a bit of… More
Haute Burgers, Dining Trends and Awesome Eateries
I can’t complain about being the person who reviews more East End restaurants than anyone else. In… More
The Simple Art Of Cooking
I was so inspired by a column Mark Bittman of The New York Times wrote for the magazine’s January… More
Sparkling Pointe In Southold
Just because the formal New Year’s Eve parties are over doesn’t mean that the celebrations have… More
Best of 2011: The Simple Art of Cooking
2011 was in the Hamptons, filled with so many incredible edibles thanks to Silvia Lehrer and the… More
Hamptons Restaurants With New Year’s Eve Menus
What are you doing for dinner on New Year’s Eve in the Hamptons? That’s the question we… More
Five Fantastic Bubblies to Toast 2012
It’s New Year’s Eve in the Hamptons—and everywhere else—and no matter where you’re… More
Restaurant Review: Frutti Di Mare
Not unlike the food pyramid, there is a pyramid philosophy in journalism – give the most important… More
The Simple Art Of Cooking
It’s that frenzied but delightful time of the year when all manner of celebrations have been… More
Hamptons Epicure: Great Stuff at Goodale Farms
I often say that one of the best things about living on the South Fork of Long Island is the... More
If You Get—or Give—Fruitcake for the Holidays…
“What would you like from my mother this year?” I stopped watching the game, lending my wife an… More
Restaurant Review: Cliff’s Elbow Room
Walking into Cliff’s Elbow Room in Jamesport, the first thing I took note of was the local crowd… More
The Simple Art of Cooking: A New Take on Hanukkah Latkes
The word Hanukkah, in Hebrew, means dedication. And indeed the holiday, also referred to as the… More
Restaurants for Christmas Dining in the Hamptons
Some families share a tradition of eating out for Christmas. Others may simply find themselves in… More
North Fork Raccoons Love My Wine Grapes
Raccoons and wine would seem, at first blush, as compatible as fish and bicycles. However, there is… More
The Simple Art of Cooking: B. Smith and the U.S.O.
The United Service Organization (U.S.O.), an organization that supports U.S. service men and women,… More
Hamptons Epicure: Why I Went On A Turkey Hunt The Week After Thanksgiving
Our family takes turns hosting Thanksgiving and it was our turn. But because my in-laws were about… More
Past, Present and Future on the Menu in Riverhead
Local. Organic. Sustainable. Phrases in ever-growing use in Long Island’s East End culinary scene.… More
The Simple Art of Cooking: Peconic Bay Scallops
I can hardly wait for the bay scallop season, which traditionally begins the first Monday in… More
The Simple Art of Cooking with Silvia Lehrer: Super Soup
If you made turkey stock from Thanksgiving leftovers, we have soup for you! More
Buffalo Wings Flying High in Westhampton
Now that we've finally put turkey talk behind us, it's time to heat things up with the mighty… More
The Simple Art of Cooking: Thanksgiving Turkey
Preparing your first Thanksgiving turkey can be a delicious experience More
Restaurant Review: The Driver’s Seat
Sitting is the Driver’s Seat on Job’s Lane in Southampton is quite a pleasant experience. The… More
Bringing Wine Tasting into the Home
Nothing beats winery hopping with friends on a crisp autumn afternoon. But sometimes it rains.… More
9 Restaurants for a Hamptons Thanksgiving
Not in the mood to cook a Thanksgiving meal and would rather go out to eat with your family for... More
