Hamptons
Signs of life…. and maybe a good Steak Frites in Sag Harbor!!
Well the cob webs and dust have been cleared at the former site of Jean “Ed Kleefeld” Luc’s former JLX bistro in Sag Harbor. Workmen are busy cleaning up the location for a new occupant and a “help wanted” sign is posted in the window. The team that brought you Trata in the city and Water Mill are opening a new “French Bistro.” The site doesn’t yet have a name but after speaking with one of the people responsible Peter Chris, it sounds like it’s going to be top notch! YEAH!!! I love that location and it bothered me to see it sitting there looking so sad! The interior according to Chris will pretty much stay the same as it was in the days of JLX. Actually that’s a good thing.. the interior was never the problem with that spot. My favorite story from JLX bistro was the day they had no gas for the sodas and told me to run across the street to the Vincenzo’s pizza if I wanted a diet coke. And you wonder why they’re no longer there.
On another note… it’s rare I write about one of our office listings but Gioia Dipaolo’s in the Prudential Dougals Elliman Sag Harbor office has one of the most spectacular properties I’ve seen in a long time. Built by Charles Rich builders.. the property is a designers dream residence in North Haven Point. It has just been completed. 6 bedrooms, 8.5 baths and every amenity including all the Green advantages you want for healthy, efficient living. Open kitchen/dining/gathering area with fireplace, gorgeous master suite with fireplace and sitting area, laundry room, heated gunite pool, community tennis and beaches. The property will also likely be Silver Star energy certified. PRETTY COOL. Here’s the link and check it out!
http://www.prudentialelliman.com/Listings.aspx?ListingID=H30753&rentalperiod=&SearchType=Broker_Current&Region=HNF&BID=GDIPAOLO
Paris… Manhattan.. San Francisco… and Sag Harbor! We’ve finally made it!!
Now speaking of fashion or lack there of…. is it just me or do Lisa Perry’s designs look like they were made as part of a high school “Home Ec” project?! Personally, I think anyone wearing one of her Puke-a-dot designs is a few sandwiches short of a picnic. YOU PAID HOW MUCH!!? I know a 13 year old who’ll do the same dress for about 50 bucks.
Finally, sorry I’ve been busy actually making money and haven’t blogged as much as I should. I heard your nasty sniping I’m lazy, etc. Now, if you don’t stop it, I’ll abandon this blog for ever! We need to all just get along folks!!!
P.S. The English Beat is at the Stephen Talkhouse Friday night!! I’ll write more on this tomorrow!! !
What a beautiful world!!! And is stand up comedy really a good training ground for REAL ESTATE!?
While driving in the pouring rain yesterday I saw a really wonderful site. A sale sign with “In Contract” on it! Yes the Hamptons market really is back! Ok, there was a slightly more beautiful sight yesterday. I was driving along Brick Kiln Rd. when I saw this truly remarkable rainbow! I know it sounds like I’m about to start talking about Care Bears but look at the picture!! It’s pretty spectacular, right!? I’m a decent photog but know know this picture does no justice to how spectacular this really was.
On another note, I received a rather puzzling announcement in my e mail from one of my competitors this morning. Apparently one should tout being a fashion model and a stand up comic when becoming a new agent in the Hamptons!! Fashion model!!!? I guess it doesn’t hurt! I mean nobody wants to work with Quasimodo, right? I personally loved the animated Hunchback! Wait, I’m getting off track! Damn, I should load some of my old photos on the company site, although I’m not very funny. I’m just hoping I can announce soon that RuPaul will soon be an agent! SUPERMODEL-SUPER AGENT!
Finally, my pearl of wisdom for the day. Friends don’t let friends go on facebook after a martini!!!