Convenience comes to the Hamptons this summer by way of
Fresh Direct. As of this week they have been serving New Yorkers for three years – Happy Birthday! They promise higher quality at lower prices and cater to your every whim again, and again, and again. Best of all – its delivered right to your door.
With an expert team that comes from Fairway market, Ecce Panis, Eli's, and Tribeca Grill, to name a few, the folks at Fresh Direct have over 150 years of combined experience, they know food. Order online today and let them prepare everything – from the thickness of your steaks to the grind of your coffee.
We were a bit skeptical when we tried out a sample of their new Ready to Cook menu and never wanted to go shopping and spend hours doing prep work again. Everything was amazing with each morsel more delicious than the last. Our guests couldn't believe that it all came packed in Styrofoam earlier that day. It truly took more time to set the table than to prepare the meal! In today's world of hustle and bustle and traffic this is a true time saver that is worth every penny.
Orange-ginger glazed Shrimp and Mango Kabobs were a sweet and tangy start our meal. The mango was ripe and juicy and blended well with the zing of ginger on the shrimp. Just a few minutes on the grill and they were perfect – so easy! A Cooked Split Lobster was a quick reheat on the grill – light and tasty. Paired with a Lime-Cumin Crusted Skirt steak we were in heaven. Each bite resonated the Southwest and the tenderness of the meat was a delight we hardly expected.
Our sumptuous meal also included a simple Green Bean Hobo Packet that is described as a kitchen-prepped, foil-packed vegetable mix is made up of thin-sliced carrot strips, trimmed green beans, blanched slivered almonds, sea salt, pepper and garlic-infused oil. All we had to do was seal it up and toss it on a hot area of the grill while we enjoyed a local wine.
This meal ended as any good BBQ should – with S'mores. But these are your Girl scouts s'mores – this refined classic is composed of addictively rich Scharffen Berger chocolate, freshly made vanilla marshmallows, and crisp, bakery fresh graham cookies. We made them on the grill wrapped in the provided foil. There were skewers to make them the traditional way as well.
Add a little bread, some local wine, and toss up a salad and we had a lovely dinner with friends. Best of all after a hard day at the office, or traveling through Hamptons traffic, we didn't have to stop and shop and then prep a meal. As easy as unwrap, light the grill, cook, and serve – done. Perfect!
Fresh Direct is here in the Hamptons with a full menu including local produce from Satur Farms, Montauk Dayboat Seafood, and even wine from Lieb Bedell, and Paumanok vineyards. They even have catering platters that they'll happily deliver to your home or office. Their Executive Chef Michael Stark (formerly of Tribeca Grill) and his team have created the perfect menu for entertaining, parties, and business meetings. Choose from a selection of ready-to-serve platters – all made from scratch using the best ingredients and professional know-how. It's entertaining made easy!
Where can you find Fresh Direct – just go online to www.freshdirect.com! Bon appetit!
