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Hamptons Dish - Café Max owners Nancy and Max Weintraub proudly declare their restaurant “unHampton.” It’s certainly unfussy and rustic and draws a faithful local crowd every week, but Café Max is “very Hamptons” in the sense that it has been an East Hampton staple for 17 years.

Hamptons Dish - Annona Restaurant in Westhampton Beach has a clandestine but ritzy location, giving it a speakeasy private-club sort of feel, while the menu harkens to Italian flavors with a decidedly American twist.

Hamptons Dish - Making the rounds of holiday parties and get-togethers is fun, but for the hostess - all of that shopping, preparation, cooking, and clean-up is far from enjoyable. Give yourself the gift of a party and have your holiday events catered. The Hamptons is rich with caterers who know how to turn any party into a fabulous evening.

Hamptons Dish - If you're looking to get out of the cold and check out a mellow vibe this winter head over to Muse Restaurant & Aquatic Lounge if not just for their delicious eats, and at only $24.95 for their all night prix fixe who could refuse, but just to check out their fish tank topped bar, which boasts all sorts of delightful little swimmers under glass, and have a cocktail with friends.

Hamptons Dish - Every neighborhood has that one spot, favored by all, that is packed night after night serving delicious creations. Up on Noyac Road in North Sea that spot since June 2005 is Wildthyme where regional American food comes together with Mediterranean and Asian influences.

Hamptons Dish - Chef Todd Mitgang of South Edison restaurant in Montauk serves up a few recipes to enjoy your holiday celebration.

Hamptons Dish

Hamptons Dish

Hamptons Dish

Hamptons Dish - The arrival of spring brings lots of local green vegetables that require very little in the way of preparation - meshing perfectly with the lightness in the air and the desire (not the will, but definitely the desire) to lose some weight and eat better. First up this spring, asparagus!

Hamptons Dish - One of the sure signs of spring for me is the arrival of rhubarb. Its vibrant color and exuberant flavor sends me right into the kitchen with great anticipation. This Spring I came up with a Rhubarb Frangipane Tart.

Hamptons Dish - Those who have yet to discover the Springs General Store on Old Stone Highway in East Hampton are in for a surprise. Those in the know have woven it into the fabric of their daily life.

Hamptons Dish - Mary's Marvelous is its namesake’s sweet dream come true. The popular bakery and food shop on Main Street in Amagansett is decorated in a cheerful white and red color scheme that lifts the spirits of anyone who passes through its doors.

Hamptons Dish - The hot news on the cold bubbly front is that Long Island sparkling wines are going head to head with their French and California counterparts and bringing home the gold.

Hamptons Dish - From East to West we have all the juicy and delicious tidbits from all your favorite restaurants. New menu items, specials, waterfront dining, and the return of Happy Hour. Bon appetit!

Hamptons Dish - "Big Wednesday" in Montauk, a late night menu and cannonball prix fixe in East Hampton, brunch at the Manor, a little Jazz in Hampton Bays, and a charity buffet in Mattituck. Cheers!

Hamptons Dish - Kids parties, Sunday brunch, a Freedom Fest in Montauk, happy hour on the North Fork, lots of new menu items, and a wine series in Huntington.

Hamptons Dish - Start your day with a delicious breakfast in Southampton, then stop in Hampton Bays for an al fresco lunch, or try an Asian inspired sample prix fixe in Amagansett.

Hamptons Dish - What's food without a little music? East End restaurants obviously want to know and are answering that question with prix fixe menus and live music.

Hamptons Dish - The food pantries, soup kitchens and emergency shelters supported by Island Harvest, Long Island’s Source Authority on Food Rescue, are already in need of more than 13,000 turkeys to feed the area’s hungry over the holiday season. Panera Bread bakery-cafes throughout Long Island are once again partnering with Island Harvest and will serve as dedicated drop-off sites for frozen turkeys and turkey coupons through December 24th.