COOL 2 DO; EAST END EDITIONBYLINE: Shawna Van Ness; BY JOAN REMINICK.
STAFF WRITERBODY:CLUBS Summer Hamptons bar and club staples such as CPI, Neptunes and the ever- raucous Boardy Barn live on, and other star-studded hideaways for the celeb set (Resort, Jet East, Star Room) will maintain their exclusivity. But not to worry; here are three new places worth exploring: Cain at Cabaña, 281 Country Rd. 39 (at Rte. 27), Southampton, 631-287-9888, www.cainnyc .com
The posh African-themed club heads East for the summer, promising all the same glitz and glamour patrons of the Manhattan club have come to expect. That means VIPs can opt for helicopter service to and from the city and table-side security, among other indulgences. Opens this weekend with a Life & Style magazine party Saturday, and Hampton's Magazine's fete for Kyra Sedgwick Sunday.The Nutty Irishman, 70 Canal Rd., Hampton Bays, 631-723-2500, www.thenutty irishman.com.
With popular bars in Farmingdale and Bay Shore, the Nutty Irishman is opening a new location in the Hamptons tonight. Expect lots of drink specials and live music Thursday-Sunday.JL Beach Club, 256 Elm St., Southampton, 631-204-0300In the space of the former Belle's East, the JL Beach Club will have outdoor and indoor lounging spots, complete with fireplaces to keep patrons warm on chilly nights.
Madame Tong's, the club's new restaurant, is slated to open mid-June.Plus, several older favorites have been revamped:21 Water, 21 W. Water St., Sag Harbor, 631-725-7500The 11,000-square-foot restaurant/lounge has a glassed-in entrance, renovated interior and new sound system.Tavern, 125 Tuckahoe Lane, Southampton, 631-287-2125Lotus owner Mark Baker has taken the reins, adding central air conditioning and Moroccan-inspired decor.Lakeside, 183 Edgemere St., Montauk, 631-668-3455 This laid-back bungalow-style spot has a new two-level deck. - Shawna Van Ness
RESTAURANTS BY JOAN REMINICK. STAFF WRITER.
It would hardly be summer on the East End without a flurry of grand entrances onto the local dining scene. So, who are this season's debutantes?In Westhampton Beach, The Brick Steak House (142 Mill Rd., no phone yet) is shooting for a mid-June opening on the site where Seven was. Under the same ownership as Mazzei's in Blue Point, it will feature the classic steakhouse menu of chef Danny Phua, formerly of Cilantro's in Blue Point.
Also in Westhampton Beach, The Patio (54 Main St., 631-288-4878) has been reborn under a new chef - Matthew Guiffrida (formerly of the Inn at Quogue) - and a "New World cuisine" menu.Southampton is home to the new James on Main (75 Main St., 631-283-7575), where chef Brian Cheewing, formerly of George Martin, serves up an eclectic bill of fare. Look for the any-moment opening of the Northern Italian Nello Summertimes (136 Main St., 631- 287-5500), an offshoot of restaurateur Nello Balan's Manhattan hot spot. Another Manhattanite, Ed "Jean-Luc" Kleefeld, is hoping for a mid-June debut of Madame Tong's at the JL Beach Club (256 Elm St., 631-204-0300), with a Pan-Asian menu devised by Rosa Lo San Ross (Scrimshaw in Greenport) and executed by Julio Quisbert.Trata East, the Water Mill branch of Trata Estiatorio in Manhattan, is slated to open July 1 at 1050 Montauk Hwy. (no phone yet), where Gin Lane was.
Chef Christos Christou is bringing along his city team to staff the year-round spot, which will serve Greek specialties and seafood by the pound.In Sag Harbor, Daniele at 21 Water (21 W. Water St., 631-735- 7500) showcases the Italian-Mediterranean repertoire of Orlando chef Massimo Esposito.The flavors of Mexico are central to Almondito (290 Montauk Hwy., East Hampton, 631-329-6700), where Ristorante Capri was. It's co-owned by maitre d' Eric Lemonides and chef Jason Weiner of Almond in Bridgehampton.In Montauk, Aqua East replaces Aqua Terre at 17 S. Edison Dr., 631-668-4147. Chef Chris Koslowski, who was at Montauk's Breakwater Cafe, cooks in Italian.
Nearby, The Lakeside (183 Edgemere St., 631-668-3455), should be afloat this weekend, serving lobster rolls alfresco; by night, it will morph into a dance club. Another casual Montauker, Reef Grill (Montauk State Park, 631-668- 5153), offers the sea-centered fare of Christopher Hewitt, who cooked at Mesa Grill in the city.On the quieter North Fork, The Fifth Season (45 Front St., Greenport, 631-477-8500) stars chef-owner Erik Orlowski, formerly of Sapore di Mare in Wainscott. Orlowski, a member of the Slow Food movement, utilizes local bounty in a contemporary American way.
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Here's a sampling of East End events from June through Labor Day:June 4 and 5 - Westhampton Beach Spring Arts & Craft Fair, Village Green, Westhampton Beach, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. More than 60 fine artists show off their wares; 631-288-3337.June 11 - Montauk Harbor Festival begins at noon at Westlake Drive.
Celebrating the harbor with children's nautical games & activities, clam shucking contest, live music; www.montaukchamber.com.June 24-26 - Hamptons Home & Garden Show, Southampton Town Recreation Center, 1370-A Majors Path. About 250 exhibitors will show off the latest trends; www.hhgshow.com.July 4 - Southold Town's Annual 4th of July Parade kicks off at 11 a.m., sponsored by the Merchants Association; 631-765-4100.Montauk Chamber of Commerce
Fireworks, starts at 9 p.m. on Umbrella Beach; www.montaukchamber.com.Aug. 6 - East Hampton Sandcastle Contest, Atlantic Avenue Beach, Amagansett. Amateurs of all ages as well as pros can enter and create a masterpiece; 631-324-6250 or www .ehsandcastle.com.Aug. 18 - Kidstreet at Bay Street with Ralph Covert, Bay Street Theater, Sag Harbor, 1 p.m. Billboard magazine called singer-songwriter Covert's CD, "Ralph's World," "the best children's album of this or any year"; www.baystreet.org.Aug. 26-27 - Hamptons Wine & Food Festival, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Hayground School,
Montauk Highway at Mitchell's Lane, Bridgehampton. Celebrity chefs and winemakers will be on hand to offer cooking demonstrations and wine seminars with a themed "Grand Tasting" each night; 631-537-5937.Sept. 5 - Great Bonac Footrace, 5K walk/run, 10K run, starts in Springs in East Hampton at 9 a.m.
The course takes you through historic Springs, including breathtaking views from Maidstone Park; www .omaclub.org or 631-324-0351.Also, two East End venues of note have ongoing events:In East Hampton, the venerable Guild Hall (158 Main St., www.guildhall.org) features a full calendar of drama, music, films and kid-focused events. Among the highlights: an evening of readings by Anne Jackson and Eli Wallach (July 22) and a concert by the Paul Winter Consort (Aug. 13).A full slate is also scheduled at the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center (www.whbpac.org). Among the performers: Bruce Hornsby (Aug. 28), Joan Rivers (July 1) and Emmylou Harris (Aug. 5).
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