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Hamptons Restaurant Preview - New Restaurants For 2007

Memorial Day Weekend is hours away--do you know where you'll be eating this summer in the Hamptons? As is standard, a number of new restaurants will be opening their doors this summer. Today we'll take a quick look at some of the standouts.

Town Line BBQ has been generating a good bit of buzz for a barbecue joint. Eater had this to say back in April:

The space is owned by Mark Smith and Honest Management Company, who operate the massively successful Nick & Toni’s, as well as Rowdy Hall, La Fondita and Villa Italian Specialties. Pitmaster/chef at Townline will be Joe Realmuto.

According to Newsday, the menu will focus on Texas-style BBQ. A mid-June opening is expected. Town Line BBQ will be located in Sagaponack at 3593 Townline Road.

Hamptons.com has the details on Muse Restaurant & Aquatic Lounge in Water Mill:

The restaurant is the first such venture for chef-owner Matthew Guiffrida formerly of the The Patio in Westhampton Beach, Collage in Huntington and Inn at Quogue in Quogue. Completely revamped and outfitted with a top-of-the-line kitchen, the restaurant features unique design elements yet to been seen in a Hamptons eatery. The aquatic lounge houses a salt-water fish tank bar top, a water wall, window seats, and a candlelit chandelier.

Last week we wrote about Prime 103, a new Steak House, Sushi Bar, and Lounge in East Hampton.

Newsday offer this preview of Tutto Il Giorno, a new contemporary Italian in Sag Harbor:

It's always news when a hot Manhattan food talent hits the Hamptons. This summer, Scott Conant, formerly of L'Impero and Alto, is consulting chef at this sunny yellow space across from the Sag Harbor marina. Conant's contemporary Italian menu is executed by chef Benito Trombetta (who cooked at Il Buco in Manhattan) and sous chef Matthew Purcell (who was at Almond in Bridgehampton). The restaurant's name, which means "all day" in Italian, refers to the fact that it serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

The writers from the Beach also stopped by Tutto Il Giorno, and they left happy:

This is good food by New York, not East End, standards. For lunch, do not miss the soft shell crab sandwich, the best thing on ciabatta bread you're going to eat this summer. Prices are at least reasonable-ish, hovering in the neighborhood of $11 for apps, $17 for pastas and $22 for entrees—but the $55 macaroni and cheese with truffles is conspicuously missing. Open for previews now, with an official open to follow the weekend of June 1.

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Venue Review: Flirt - Hamptons (New York)

We hear from Page Six (hey it must be true!) that popular East Hampton spot Resort Lounge will be reopening this summer as Flirt. Back in 2005 we wrote about Resort Lounge:

Resort has four distinct areas with two rooms and two patios with enough space for live performances as well as strong DJ-fueled beats. Décor ranges from a sensual mix of orange, turquoise, and white in the main room to the “White Room” with an all white interior and white bed tables. The Morroccan patio leads off to the VIP room, and then there’s the back garden with the ultra-exclusive time-share cabanas each with their own masseuse.

Well, things are going to be a bit different this summer:

THE East Hampton nightclub Resort is opening this summer as a French bistro/cabaret/lounge called Flirt. Longtime owner of the property Frank Cilione, who spends most of the year in Palm Beach, is bringing in chef Andrew Marc Rothschild, formerly of the Forge in Miami and the River Café in New York, to have the place open by Memorial Day. (New York Post - Page Six)

The Beach has one important question

At the end of the day, all we need to know is if the “18 to party, 21 to drink” rule still stands for Thursday nights.” (aka, “My attorney is on speed dial” night.)

We'll let you know as soon as we find out.

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Venue Review: Stereo By The Shore (Tavern) - Hamptons (New York)

Memorial Day Weekend is days away, so it's time to pick up the pace on our coverage of The Hamptons 2007 Nightlife Scene. First up today is Stereo By The Shore, inhabiting the old Tavern Space in Southampton. According to The Beach, owners Michael Satsky and Barry Mullineaux have poured $1 Million dollars into a redesign. We've got some details on the redesign:

The club’s re-design has been colossal; an entirely separate beach oasis was constructed - complete with pogoda-esque VIP cabanas and Stereo’s signature style. Décor details from Stereo’s Manhattan club will resonate through the entire space – including wall display’s that showcase antique Stereo equipment. (Press Release)

The Press Release also informs us just how decadent things are going to be at Stereo By The Shore:

VIP Clientele can expect helicopter rides from Manhattan to a landing strip less then a mile away from the club. Once on land, a fleet of chauffeured driven Bentetly’s will escort you to your desired location.

Check JoonBug for Stereo By The Shore info.

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Venue Review: Dune - Southampton (Hamptons, New York)

Last week we let you know that the Marquee ownership team would be reworking the Jet East space in to a new club called Dune. We know have some details for you:

DUNE has been redesigned by Steven Lewis (Marquee, Butter, Aspen) to reflect the Hamptons glamour and understated sophistication.  That said, don't be fooled, nothing about this party will be understated it will be an excessive all night party with the best events all summer long.

Urban Daddy provides even more info:

Launched—or, shall we say, shoved off—by the guys behind Marquee, Dune is your spot for nautical-themed nightlife on the East End. Designed by Steve Lewis (Butter, Amalia) in the vast 6,000-square-foot space once occupied by Jet East, Dune exudes yacht club chic—yeah, we didn't think it was possible either—with touches like antique fishing lures hung from the ceiling, glass-blown buoys behind the main bar, framed photographs of seafaring Thurston Howell-types and thick maritime rope throughout the club.

But the Captain-Stubing-meets-Ralph-Lauren vibe doesn't end there. You'll also find 19th-century nautical maps along the walls, bartenders in blue polos and khakis and cocktail waitresses in slinky navy dresses—ask them to bring you The Anchor (vodka, lime, soda, cranberry splash) and settle in at one of 36 bi-level tables.

For Memorial Day Weekend there will be parties Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Night. Karma Magazine will be in attendance Friday night, and Maxim Magazine will be there Saturday night, while Sunday will mark the launch of Blackbook Summer Sessions.

Dune will be open Thursday through Sunday, 10PM - 4AM, from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Check JoonBug for Dune details.

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Venue Preview: Prime 103 - Restaurant (Hamptons, NY)

We've been hearing a lot about Prime 103, a new Steak House, Sushi Bar, and Lounge in East Hampton. Prime 103 will be in the space formerly occupied by JL East. Urban Daddy and The Beach have the scoop:

The man who calls himself Jean Luc has brought in executive chef Brian Cheewing, whose East End credits include George Martin Steakhouse and James on Main. Visas and paperwork for a team of Japanese sushi chefs are being acquired as we speak, too. Meats will be offered in all sorts of cuts, from Newport steak to porterhouse. Live jazz and outdoor cabanas are also part of the concept, as are ostrich skin tufted banquettes. Kleefield is going for, in his own words, a "sumptuous, beautiful steakhouse." (The Beach)

Urban Daddy has some info on the lounge-half of the venue:

The back room has been transformed (read: sexed up) from a dining area to a lounge, which opens onto a back patio with cozy cabanas perfect for your more private conversations.

Check JoonBug for Prime 103 details.

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Hamptons Nightclub Preview 2007 - Nightlife On The East End

Memorial Day is only two weeks away, which means it's about time to see what's new at the East End's perennial hot-spots.

Noah Tepperberg and Jason Strauss, part of the Marquee ownership team, will be in Southampton this summer at Dune (Review), in the space formerly known as Jet East

Hotspots Tenjune and Pink Elephant will be teaming up in the Cabana space inside the popular Capri Hotel, on North Main Street, in Southampton.

New York City nightclub Stereo will also be in Southampton, inside the old Tavern space on Tuckahoe Lane. The venue will be known as Stereo By The Shore (Review).

Celebrity hot-spot Star Room will be popular as ever in East Hampton this summer. Previous JoonBlog coverage of Star Room is available here.

Finally, we hear that Resort Lounge will be reopening as Flirt. Read our review of Flirt here.

 

Check back soon, because we'll be following up all throughout next week with detailed info on the above spots, along with insider info on new restaurant openings.

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New Venue Opening: 27 Lobster and Surf Shack - Restaurant - Hamptons

2095 Montauk Hwy.
Amagansett, NY
(631) 267-6980

It feels like every new summer comes a new restaurant at the Hamptons, and topping this year's newbie list is the 27 Lobster and Surf Shack. But don't be fooled by the newbie status of 27 Lobster. The owner is a veteran restaurant entrepreneur, "Bar Czar" Alex Gorden, and if you don't know the name, you'll know his Manhattan creations- Bamboo Bernie’s, Bourbon St., Zoo Bar, Big Al’s and A.J. Gordon’s Brewing Co. Not too shabby of a list.

Serving casual seafood with a Cajun flare, the menu features a variety of Cajun specialties. Favorites like jambalaya, Po’ boys, fried oysters, Cajun blackened tuna and crab cakes are all on the menu mixed up with local seafood items such as lobsters ($9.95 for 1 1/4 lbs!), clams, local fish, and Maryland blue crabs complete with mallets and pitchers of beer.

The new surf shack, launched this past Memorial Day weekend, also boasts some "crazy" drink concoctions, but its real draw is the 100+ outdoor, beachside capacity. Catch some rays and a great sunset view while enjoying live bands (on the weekends w/ no charge!) jamming to beach-party tunes like the Kinks, Elvis, and of course, the Beach Boys.

New Venue on the Horizon: Cain Southampton

Cain Southampton
1181 N. Sea Rd.
Southampton, NY

Summer is almost here, and that means it’s time to start planning for the Hamptons.  The ultra-exclusive Chelsea nightclub Cain will be opening up its latest satellite club, Cain Southampton, on Memorial Day Weekend at the former Jet East space.  The location will be completely redesigned to reflect Cain’s alluring and exotic South African Safari atmosphere.  Cain Southampton will be an elite destination with the same live dancers, drummers, and world-class DJs that have made Cain in one of the best nightclubs in NYC.

Here's a little peek of what you can expect from Cain Southampton

Check back for more info!

New Venue Opening: Purple Cow Restaurant & Steakhouse - Hamptons

Purple Cow Restaurant & Steakhouse
341 Pantigo Rd
East Hampton, NY 11937
(631) 324 8585

The Purple Cow is loaded with ambition in presenting an impressive steakhouse menu with family style dishes meant for sharing.  The Purple Cow serves up authentic fare like Grilled Filet Mignon, milk fed veal chops, Australian Rack of Lamb, and prime porterhouse (for two).  They balance things out with seafood like jumbo steamed lobsters as well as a wide variety of pizzas fresh from their wood burning oven. 

For photos from events, click here

For a list of upcoming events at Purple Cow, click here

Has anyone been to Purple Cow recently?

New Venue Opening: Lakeside - Restaurant - Lounge - Hamptons

Lakeside
183 Edgemere St
Montauk, NY
(631) 668 3455

Perched on Fort Pond, Lakeside is a refreshing hybrid of a clam bar and club without losing a relaxed atmosphere.  Beach design influences range from tiki huts to baja cantinas.  The deck area is a great spot to enjoy some of their signature cocktails, some with jelly beans and rock candy sticks garnishes from Dylan’s Candy Shop in Manhattan.  Lakeside serves up clam bar faves like fish tacos, and clam chowders, all home made from fresh catches.  Once the sun goes down, DJs spin beats on the state of the art sound system.  The sunken dance floor is accented with two lounge areas offering table service, banquettes, and a lush vibe.

For photos from events, click here

For a list of upcoming events at Lakeside, click here

Has anybody been to Lakeside recently?

Venue Review: Daniele (at 21 Water) - Restaurant - Hamptons

Daniele (at 21 Water)
21 West Water St
Sag Harbor, NY 11963
(631) 725 7500

Daniele opened up on the site of Hamptons hot spot Rocco’s de la Playa.  Under the direction of Chef Massimo Esposito, Daniele offers sumptuous Italian cuisine with Mediterranean influences.  Chef Esposito comes to Daniele fresh off his history with at Orlando’s Bice Ristorante, part of the global network of Bice Restaurants originating in Milan in 1926.  Some of the signature dishes at Daniele includes lightly fried shrimp, scallops, & calamari served with zucchini, eggplant roulade filled with fresh ricotta & mint in a light tomato sauce, the grilled ahi tuna steak with vegetable caponata & a lemon oil, and the decadent carnaroli rice with saffron, mascarpone & parmesan cheese.

For photos from events, click here

For a list of upcoming events at Daniele, click here

Here’s a couple shots of Daniele

Has anybody been to Daniele lately?

Venue Review: Aqua East - Restaurant - Hamptons

Aqua East
17 South Edison Dr
Montauk, NY
(631) 668 4147

Aqua East hopes to make a strong presence in Montauk in the former site of Acqua Terre.  This Italian restaurant draws inspiration from a broad number of regions from Sicily to the Tyrolean Mountains.  Executive Chef Chris Kozlowski brings his experience from a number of hot restaurants in the Hamptons to Aqua East with a passion for authenticity and freshness.  Some of the dishes include Montauk Hard Clams stuffed with seasoned bread & butter, Pan seared Tuna Loin on Garbonzo Panelli, and Veal Chop Siracusa.  Aqua East rounds things out with signature deserts like their Strawberry Tree with chocolate covered strawberries and Sicilian Apple Cake.

For photos from events, click here

For a list of upcoming events at Aqua East, click here

Has anybody been to Aqua East recently?

New Venue Opening: Cain at Cabana - Club - Hamptons

Cain at Cabana
281 County Rd 30
Southampton, NY 11968
(631) 287 9888

One of the hottest and most exclusive hotspots in NYC comes to The Hamptons this Memorial Day weekend. On top of that, Cain at Cabana looks to be even more exclusive than its Manhattan counterpart. Draped in South African Safari décor, Cain at Cabana sports an outdoor area with its own private slice of prime Hamptons beach and lounging beds. DJs, live percussionists, and Zulu dancers keep the energy high for the undeniably rich and fabulous.

Here’s what Citysearch had to say about Cain at Cabana

For photos from events, click here

For a list of upcoming events at Cain at Cabana, click here

Has anybody been to Cain at Cabana lately?

Venue Review: Jet East - Club - Hamptons

Jet East
1181 N. Sea Rd
Southampton, NY 11968
(631) 283 0808

Jet East is the very definition of a Hamptons hotspot. Loaded to the rafters with the rich, famous, and glamorous, Jet East bristles with energy thanks to some of the best DJs spinning solid Hip Hop and House beats. With all the models, celebs, and star power at Jet East, be careful of who you bump into – you might make Page Six.

Here’s what Digital City thought about Jet East

For info on the hot Nokia 7280 Launch Party at Jet East, click here

For photos from events at Jet East, click here

For a list of upcoming events at Jet East, click here

Has anybody been to Jet East lately?

Venue Review: Resort Lounge (East Hamptons) - Club - Hamptons

Resort Lounge, East Hampton
44 Three Mile Harbor Rd
East Hampton, NY 11937
(631) 329 6000
website

Lots of hot clubs in the Hamptons are going to be judged on the star power they attract, and Resort Lounge is no exception with regulars like Sean “P. Diddy” Combs, Kim Catrall, Bruce Willis, and Russell & Kimora Lee Simmons. Resort has four distinct areas with two rooms and two patios with enough space for live performances as well as strong DJ-fueled beats. Décor ranges from a sensual mix of orange, turquoise, and white in the main room to the “White Room” with an all white interior and white bed tables. The Morroccan patio leads off to the VIP room, and then there’s the back garden with the ultra-exclusive time-share cabanas each with their own masseuse. Resort rounds things out with loads of indulgent and exotic martinis and cocktails.

For photos from events at Resort Lounge, click here

For a list of upcoming events at Resort Lounge, click here

Has anyone been to Resort Lounge recently?

Venue Review: Star Room - Restaurant - Club - Hamptons

Star Room
378 Montauk Highway
Wainscott, NY 11975
(631) 537 3332

This Wainscott club and restaurant lives up to it’s namesake with loads of Hollywood’s brightest living it up. You never know which Page Six regular will be at the next table as you enjoy Star Room’s Mussels in a Lemongrass & Ginger broth. Their chocolate mocha bread pudding is almost as decadent as the VIP room, but true to Hamptons style, the strict door policy is by reservations only, and regardless of the night, you’re more than likely gonna do some serious wallet damage.

Here’s what Digital City thought about Star Room

For photos from events at Star Room, click here

For a list of upcoming events at Star Room, click here

Has anybody been to Star Room recently?

Venue Review: 21 Water - Lounge - Restaurant - Hamptons

21 Water
21 W. Water St
Sag Harbor, NY 11963
(631) 725 4925

Nestled in serene Sag Harbor is one of Long Island’s swankiest nightspots. Happy Hour means their sumptuous clam bakes with a casual vibe. Dinner specials are available, but once the sun sets, 21 Water ramps it up with some strong House and Hip Hop beats in their swanky bottle service-friendly lounge area. Put on your best and look your sharpest at 21 Water.

Here’s what Digital City thought about 21 Water

For photos from events at 21 Water, click here

For a list of upcoming events at 21 Water, click here

Has anybody been to 21 Water recently?