I knew this days ago but didn’t blog. Shame on me. But it was confirmed by the East Hampton Star yesterday. 177 Main Street Amagansett will welcome Rowdy Hall as its new resident. With the building’s sale last year to a investment group, securing the space for just shy of $5 million, anticipation and speculation about a new tenant has been rampant. Now comes word, the Nick and Toni’s sister restaurant plans to make its move after Labor Day, taking over the spot most recently occupied by Main Street Tavern. However, fear not, for Rowdy Hall will continue to serving some of the best burgers in town at its current location throughout the summer. Here’s hoping the same group puts there other eatery La Fondita in its place for a sit down restaurant…. hint, hint, hint guys.
Gettin’ Rowdy!
There’s nothing quite like a day spent lounging on the beach with your toes in the sand and soaking up the sun rays. However, getting to the beach can be stressful, especially if you missed out on the East Hampton Village Non-Resident beach permits. But don’t panic, there is now another option, 2023 Half-Season Non-Resident Beach Parking Permits.
Half-Season Non-Resident 2023 Beach Parking Permits are a fantastic option for anyone who might have missed out on purchasing a full-season parking pass. Yes, we are talking Hamptons prices but it’s still cheaper than getting a parking ticket…. or is it? These permits will only be sold online and will not be available for sale by mail or in person. They will be available for purchase for $500 per half-season, with the first half running from May 15th to July 31st of 2023, and the second half running from August 1st to September 15th of 2023. You can click here to get all the details.
So, I just have to add a few more restaurants to this list. I’m seriously sick of sitting home but these folks are making it a little easier.
CURBSIDE…. easy to go at Cove Hollow Tavern!
Cove Hollow Tavern – East Hampton Available Thursday to Monday 5:00-8:00 pm. Make sure you try one of the Rice Bowls (chicken, tofu or firecracker shrimp) or their famous Linguini with Mushroom Bolognese. Along with Fresno, they also have some of THE BEST French Fries. Click here for more details or call 631-527-7131 x 4.
Nick & Toni’s – East Hampton Available Wednesday to Sunday 5:00-9:00pm. While the Zucchini Chips are not on the menu, the Caesar Salad, Roasted Chicken with Pancetta and Yukon Roasted Potatoes and the Roasted Market Catch are ready to go. Click here for details or call 631-324-3550.
The Best Pot Pie EVER!
Highway Restaurant and Bar – Wainscott Available Thursday to Monday 5-8pm. They’re cooking the CHICKEN POT PIE to go! They’re also serving what they call LARGE FORMAT TAKE AWAY. There’s more on the menu but if you don’t get the CHICKEN POT PIE (I always get it when available with a Caesar Salad)… Your loss. Click here for details or call 631-527-5372
Coche Comedor – Amagansett Available Wednesday to Sunday 4:00 pm-8:00 pm. With a hybrid menu from Coche and La Fondita you can host a fiesta right in your living room. Tacos, Chips and Guacamole and Pork Rib Carnitas are all available plus salads and sides. Click here for more or call 631-267-5709.
Finally for the more ambitious…
Bobby Vans – Bridgehampton Available daily for dinner 3:00-8:00 pm. Something called Chef Johnny’s Butcher Shop will allow you to get your dinner with all the sides from Creamed Spinach to Soup Du Jour along with an uncooked , preseasoned Filet Mignon, Beef Burger, Lamb Chop or Chicken Breast. Click here or call 631-537-0590.
Spring has sprung here in the Hamptons. The crocus have bloomed, the trees have buds and new restaurants are popping up everywhere. But before I go into what’s new, let’s talk about what is no longer around. Let’s bow our heads for a moment of silence and say something kind about a few of the shuttered establishments.
Old Stove Pub-They really knew how to kill a cow twice.
Hudson Blue Crab House – They employed a lot of people in witness protection.
EMP Summer House – I always knew who was there every minute… thanks Instagram.
Bay Burger – The Jazz nights were very jazzy.
The Princess Diner – It was better than prison food.
Now onto the brighter side of things. There are more than a few new restaurants coming to the east end this summer. One bit of news is that we’ll have not one but TWO new Mexican restaurants coming to town. One is from the folks at Nick and Toni’s and La Fondita. It’s called Coche Comedor and from what I read on Edible East End, it’s going to be amazing. You can read the details by clicking here. Although, they said they were opening in April, my “sources” tell me it’s actually opening later this week which believe it or not is MAY! I’m sure it will be great and besides I’ve always been a fan of Commodores (especially with Lionel).
The other Mexican is an upgrade from La Superica in Sag Harbor. I actually liked the food at Superica but found
The Old Honest Diner is now Coche Comedor
the party atmosphere (which often included the staff) a little frustrating and too much for even this hipster. Anyway, the folks from Sen in Sag Harbor are upping the ante, renovating and hoping to open K-Pasa by this memorial day. The Sag Harbor Express broke the big news back in February but the clever name was just announced recently. K-Pasa…. Get it!?!?! Personally I would have preferred if it were named “Tequila Mockingbirds” or “Taco bout It” or “Guacstar” or … Ok, I’ll stop. You can read more about by clicking the link to the article here.
But enough about Mexican, this is the Hamptons…. where is the seafood? Well for those who like to have their fish and filet it too there will be Ed’s Lobster Bar in Sag Harbor. Going into the slot formerly occupied by Bay Burger on Sag Harbor-Bridgehampton Turnpike. The building will be refitted to resemble a sea side cottage and feature both indoor and outdoor seating. My idea was to keep it Bay Burger but add roller skating waiters and have trays for the car window. But hey there’s a reason I’m not in the restaurant business. Apparently Ed’s is a big deal in SOHO and they’ll be bringing the same cool vibe to here in the Hamptons. If you want more details, you can read more about Ed’s in 27 East by clicking here.
Finally, some major switcharooing in East Hampton. Hold your hats for this one…. The folks behind Bay Kitchen in East Hampton which used to be Bostwick’s are heading to the site of the former Princess Diner in Southampton. The new establishment will be
The Princess has left the diner!
called Silver Lining Diner. The menu will be a bit more upscale than your average diner and you can read more about it here. Ok, are you following me? So, now the place that was Bay Kitchen for the past few years and The Boat House before that will become Bostwick’s once again! Meanwhile, Bostwick’s which is currently on Rt. 27 at the former Snow Flake will stay put and remain Bostwick’s Chowder House. So you’ll have two Bostwick’s to choose from this summer.
Oh and one last thing, if you’ve driven by the site of the former Agave, Mercado and Hudson Blue Crab House you may have noticed there has been some renovating going on. Rumor has it they’ll soon be reopening as the Gawanus Canal Lobster Company! Just kidding, I’m not actually sure what’s going on but I heard a new restaurant will be going in the spot, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Also, Michael’s restaurant in Springs is relocating to the site of their other location known as The Blend on Three Mile Harbor Rd, East Hampton.
In case you haven’t noticed, it’s starting to look a lot like spring in the Hamptons. Are the trees budding? Have the lilies bloomed? NO! Traffic is picking up. There are more cars today than there were last weekend and probably more next week. One of the other rites of spring is also here, “RESTAURANT WEEK.” From March 26th to April 2nd, a select number of eateries will be celebrating “East End Restaurant Week.” I’m not sure how this IS different than “Hamptons Restaurant Week”….. but….. many of the names are similar. Fresno, Nick and Toni’s and Service Station in East Hampton, Le Charlot and Union Cantina in Southampton and Page, Wolffer Kitchen and Barons Cove in Sag Harbor are a few of the participating eateries.
Speaking of Union Cantina in Southampton.. I recently stopped by for dinner and was pleasantly surprised. I went when they first opened and was initially underwhelmed.
Deconstructed Enchiladas
Luckily, I decided to give them another shot. You should too. We started with what I assume are the homemade chips and guacamole, very solid. After that, I had the “deconstructed” enchiladas, house salad and tortilla soup. All were delicious with a little heat but not overwhelming. The service was good… not great but good. It could be that I was there on a snowy night and nobody really felt like working. I know I didn’t feel like cooking on a snowy night! We all love a snow day. Anyway, I would say try for yourself and let me know if you agree. Oh, the margaritas are definitely worth trying too…. not too sweet with a good kick.
Are we there yet?????? Are we there yet? Well, I’m already here …. out of the traffic suckas! But while you haul your buts… or is it butts… out here in the
This just screams fun! Unlike Sea World where there are just screams.
next few weeks there’s something new along the LIE! I know… excitement on the expressway! No longer do you need to ignore your kids and spouses and declare they, “hold it in until exit 70.” You now have the Long Island Visitors at Exit 52! That nearly 18 exits sooner!!! Yes, I’m good at math… I took Calculus 101 twice! Anyway, “THE” answer is yes… they are clean bathrooms. Plus, they have a a market featuring long island specialties and some fine cups of coffee too. But for me, I had a whale of a good time just walking into the place (see photo). It’s almost as fun as Sea World but nobody gets eaten by the giant fish!
