Below the Brim

Friend First, Foodie Second

July 15, 2010

My bestie, Charlie Walk of RJW Collective (pictured above in the middle), entertains daily in the Hamptons. Friend first, foodie second, this is his personal “Best Of” dish list. 

Mirko’s rigatoni Bolognese with hot and sweet sausage

ENTREE
Tutto il Giorno’s off-the-menu baked chicken Milanese served atop arugula and garnished with organic cherry tomatoes (5 Bay St., Sag Harbor, 631-725-7009)

SALADS
Bobby Van’s grilled calamari salad, which combines sweet-chili-marinated calamari, shredded Napa cabbage, radicchio, crispy wontons and a ginger vinaigrette

Suki Zuki’s Teriyaki chicken salad (688 Montauk Highway, Water Mill, 631-726-4600)

SANDWICHES
Bobby Van’s white-truffle chicken salad club. Need I say more?

Silver’s world-famous BLT with half-inch-thick sliced tomatoes and Niman Ranch bacon on grilled Eli’s bread

BREAKFAST
Estia’s Little Kitchen’s blueberry muffins, which are made in-house daily at Hampton Coffee Co.

CROISSANT: PLAIN AND CHOCOLATE
Pierre’s, where French bakers from Paris are in the kitchen baking from scratch daily at 6 AM.

COFFEE CAKE
Levain Bakery—but you must call ahead and order.

SEAFOOD PAELLA
Order vats of this for your next gathering from the great chefs at The Seafood Shop

FLAGELS AND HAND-CUT NOVA, WHITEFISH SALAD AND HAND-MIXED SCALLION CREAM CHEESE
Goldberg’s Bagels. The secret here? They’ll deliver on big orders. (100 Pantigo Place, East Hampton, 631-329-8300)

DESSERT
Nick & Toni’s world-famous tartufo. It’s the size of an elephant’s balls and worth every bite.

Art Rules in the Hamptons

July 01, 2010

As I gear up for ArtHamptons next weekend, I thought I’d call out a few more notable spots for seeing art on the East End.

Pierre’s restaurant in Bridgehampton is currently featuring the art of local artist Bob Lelle. Pierre always has great local artwork on display—next time you see him, ask him about his ongoing support of local artisans.

The Fireplace Project in East Hampton is a contemporary art gallery in the Springs Historic District. It always has great exhibitions, and is right across the street from the Pollack-Krasner House.

Another great space is Silas Marder Gallery in Bridgehampton—it features art and cinema events throughout the summer.

Have fun!