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I went there once, not long before it closed. I ordered and enjoyed the beef ribs, but most 'cue reviewers pooh-poohed the place.
I thought it was dreadful the last time I was there, which was not long before they closed. The ribs were poorly trimmed and poorly cooked and the sauce had a realy nasty bitter flavor.
I'll say one thing about cooking sausages-- because of the temperatures at which barbecue tends to be cooked, the casings will usually become tough or rubbery which makes it tough to bite through cleanly. Also, ensuring that there is enough meat (instead of fat) in the mix to avoid a collapsed, wrinkled sausage. Cooking them in a smoker is way different than grilling or other methods. Not saying it is high art or anything, but there are some possible complications.
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FOR GODS sake avoid "Lunch" ...I have hated this place since I bought my first celery roll a few years ago..although they call it a lobster roll. Della Famina is tops...I forgot the name of the place..but right across the street from Dela Famina is a great restaurant.
Best advice....buy some great local produce...local seafood and invest in a few bottles of quality wine.....enjoy
Across from Della Femina was Taste of Italy, which is now something else. Further up that street was Mary Jane's which is now becoming a bank. And then, further up is Nick and Toni's.
I'm sure there's fine food to be had at Nick and Toni and Della Femina, but they are both too star-studded and sceney for our tastes.
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I spend a fair bit of time in East Hampton and have not posted in a while so here goes:
- In terms of farmers markets they are a dime a dozen out there, most are very similiar. That is not so say their stuff is not good.
Round Swamp on Three Mile Harbor Road in East Hampton has great stuff including wonderful baked goods and a wide selection of produce. They also sell prepared foods, fresh fish, steaks, etc. They are very expensive, but I prefer it to any of the other options in East Hampton.
Sam's in East Hampton on Newtown Lane is a good option for traditional red sauce italian and really nice thin crust pizzas. I prefer to order them for pickup as dealing with the traffic and scene in the Village is a pain.
- La Fondita (amagansett) makes good taco's - good for a quick lunch
Agreed.
- the best place IMO out east is the North Fork Table and Inn. This would be a hike for you. They have an extensive NYC lineage (Claudia cant remmeber her last name, the former pastry chef at Gramercy Tavern and her Husband) and mostly use local ingredients. The two times I went last year this place blew me away. =This is a true destination spot. It would require a long drive and two ferrys for you to get there so maybe next time.
Claudia Fleming
We are out there alot and generally avoid dealing with the scene, traffic or crowds and just cook at home, but if by chance you want some trad, wood smoked barbecue while you're out there, drop me a note to let me know.....I won't bash anyone, but I would skip the restaurant 'que options available in or near the Hamptons....
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We love this place, too. Like many others probably, discovered it after not being able to get into New Green Bo.
Recent favorites were the pork w/ rice cake and the pork fried dumplings. Everyone else at the table raved about the pork and crab dumplings, but I didn't try any of them.
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Don't judge their brisket until you try the moist. The flats are great, too, but the point is where it's at.
Blue Hill (NYC)
in New York: Dining
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Grub St. reported on a NY Sun piece a while back that said that he left to be a part of Ed Brown's new place, Eighty One--
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