Hamptons Epicure: The Hamptons GNP
I have hit on THE easiest way to entertain at this time of year: Girls’ Night Potluck (GNP). I… More
The Winemaker Studio: Nap(p)a on the NoFo
Anthony Nappa makes wine. Lucky for us it isn’t out in California in the famous Valley with the… More
North Fork Potato Chips Wins Grant
North Fork potatoes are growing! North Fork Potato Chips has won a $49,990 grant from the U.S.… More
Where Are You Eating on Valentine’s Day?
“There is no love like the love of food,” wrote George Bernard Shaw. And Valentine’s Day is… More
The Simple Art of Cooking: Valentine’s Day Treats
Does eating chocolate containing that strange property, phenylethylamine, a chemical stimulant… More
VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIAL: The Riverhead Project
The most romantic spot in Riverhead is sitting beside a 12-foot-long fireplace in a cozy leather… More
VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIAL: Hampton Cookie Company
Party favors, birthday gifts, college care packages, or just a little indulgence for yourself—our… More
VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIAL: Comtesse Thérése Winery & Bistro
RED WINE AND CHOCOLATE TASTING ON THE NORTH FORK! More
VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIAL: Parto’s
Parto’s Family Restaurant & Pizzeria—Perfect for Valentine’s Day! More
Restaurant Review: Bobby Van’s
I’m all for earthy, ethnic hole-in-the-wall eateries – but sometimes a white tablecloth lunch is… More
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My friend Herb Paer of Tenafly, New Jersey, has been a season ticket holder to football games since… More
Restaurant Review: Copa in Bridgehampton
I met my friends Dee and Cath at Copa in Bridgehampton for tapas and laughs. (If your friends… More
The Simple Art of Cooking: Pasta, Pasta, Pasta
America has been in the midst of a gastronomic revolution for decades, and pasta has headed the list… More
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
