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Kitchen Renovation - Taking the first Step

By Arthur Tanturri
June 6, 2007

So you think it's time for a new kitchen. Before you go crazy, answer the following three questions which we always ask our clients...starting with, "Why?"

Every elementary school kid learns that necessity is the mother of invention. Never was there a truer statement when talking about a particular style of beer called India Pale Ale. One particular innovation stands head and shoulders above the rest in world history, one that solved the problem of how to get beer to English soldiers in the newly colonized country of India. Taste it for yourself at the Southampton Publick House.

$21.95 prix fixe all over the East End!

March 14, 2007

Has hibernation left your bellies growling for some tasty grub? Well...spring is in the air, and you're in luck! The Fifth Annual Hamptons Restaurant Week is here once again. No need to break the piggy bank, or cash in your tax returns, this is something everyone can afford.

Construct it, and They will Come...to taste!

By J. Z. Holden
February 14, 2007

Jeanne Cuddy-Peretz is a petite platinum blonde with the face of a pixie. What is even more surprising, is that beneath her magical exterior, beats the passionate heart of an earthbound woman who loves food and moreover, loves what she can do with it.

Round Up for Citymeals-On-Wheels

By J.Z. Holden
November 22, 2006

Twenty-five years ago on Thanksgiving Day, part-time Hamptons resident and NYC food critic, Gael Greene saw a headline in the New York Times that read, "City Scrimps to Feed the Aged." The next day she picked up the phone and called James Beard. Together they devised a way to produce Christmas baskets for the elderly, and by Monday morning, Citymeals-On-Wheels had been created.

Thanksgiving Feasts

By Nicole B. Brewer
November 14, 2006

It's the end of November and that means it's time to go back inside the holiday kitchen where families across the country are planning recipes and menus for the upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday feast. Spice up old favorites or try a new method. There is more than one way to cook a turkey after all.

Local, Live, and Luscious

By Marni Bistany
September 20, 2006

Where did summer go? It seems that everyone I know is asking this question lately. One day it's spring and just warm enough to sit outside without a jacket, and the veggies are starting to come to market, and now it's fall. Thanks goodness for the still-warm water and the great local produce.

Farmstand Fresh

By Bethenny Frankel
August 29, 2006

As a natural foods chef, two very important factors in food are taste and nutrition. People constantly ask me how to eat healthier. During the summer, the best advice is to eat locally and seasonally - a delicious way to be good to yourself, the environment and experience the culinary treasures of the Hamptons.

The Life of the Party: Inside the World of Christopher Robbins of Robbins Wolfe Eventeurs

By Heather Buchanan
August 24, 2006

"My life is a party," says event planner Christopher Robbins of Robbins Wolfe Eventeurs, and you believe him. As he says, a party is like theater, and he knows how to play the part of master of ceremonies with a list of clients which reads like a social register.

A Balance of Ying and Yang - Madame Tong's

By Katrina Lovett
August 16, 2006

With the end of summer fast approaching, we wanted to take the chance to fit in a few more chances for outdoor dining on the East End before thoughts of fall and cold weather rolled in. Situated just around the corner from the train station, Madame Tong's seems the perfect spot to stop for some fresh air and cocktails after a busy week at work or for a romantic dinner for two.

Q - Quite Delicious in Quogue

By Katrina Lovett
July 20, 2006

Sitting on Main Street, a majestic looking New England Farmhouse, also host to the Inn at Quogue, blends well with its surroundings, unnoticed if not for the glowing "Q" not far from the entrance drawing your eye in. Specializing in an array of mouth watering Mediterranean-American dishes, several scrumptious fish and hearty beef dishes caught our eye.

Building the Perfect Bar

By Kelly Krieger
July 11, 2006

Making certain your bar is properly organized is extremely important. From glassware and mixers to liquor and garnishes, each item plays an important role in preparing the "Perfect Bar."

The Patio - An Oasis on the Beach

By Katrina Lovett
July 6, 2006

Attracting families and visitors of all ages, Westhampton Beach seems to have something for everyone with their performing arts center, shopping, and plentiful restaurants, where we decided to stop by The Patio on Main Street the other day.

Sweet Southwestern Heat in East Hampton - Turtle Crossing

By Nicole B. Brewer
June 28, 2006

It was a mouth-watering trip back for us to Turtle Crossing in East Hampton - a local favorite for many tasty reasons. This time we pulled Chef Arthur Wolf from his busy kitchen to find out what makes his barbeque so delicious.

CoCo Restaurant - An East End Gem

June 21, 2006

Right across from the town pond, under the ever-watchful eye of the swans and geese that call it home, sits the Maidstone Arms and CoCo Restaurant. Brought to us by Peter Miller this gem of a restaurant is a shining example of that well earned reputation, and worth a visit.

Harvest on Fort Pond - Family Style With A View

By Katrina Lovett
June 14, 2006

Nestled across the water from our last culinary visit to Montauk, Harvest on Fort Pond is just off the hustle and bustle of Montauk Highway. The overflowing parking lot and street parking out front hinted that this was a well-loved local gem as we pulled up. The delicious meal confirmed our suspicions.

JL East - French Caribbean in the Hamptons

By Katrina Lovett
June 8, 2006

Opened JL East in 2003 to round out the group of restaurants, which also includes JLX Bistro in Sag Harbor and Jean Luc Restaurant in Manhattan. With so many choices, you palate will be anything but bored, no matter which end of the island you are on.