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**** THE HAMPTON'S CHEF **** Osteria Salina Bridgehampton eatery Osteria Salina brings a taste of authentic Sicilian cuisine to the East End, inviting guests to dine in a setting that exudes rustic Hamptons elegance. Under the direction of Managing Partners Cinzia Gaglio and Timothy Gaglio, Osteria Salina seeks to emulate the heritage of Sicilian hospitality, providing a caliber of service that is unrivaled by other restaurants in the area. Osteria Salina has quickly become one of the most sought-after restaurants on the East End, known for its frequent celebrity guests, farm-to-table ingredients, relaxing atmosphere and extensive list of local label wines. Osteria Salina welcomes each guest with distinctive Sicilian flair. Upon arrival, newcomers are presented with a colorful platter of freshly sliced crisp local cucumbers that are drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, sea salt and freshly cracked pepper. Osteria Salina’s warm décor creates a...

**** DINING IN THE HAMPTON'S **** Sotto Sopra Bobby Van’s Steakhouse owners Joseph Smith and Rick Passarelli opened their Italian eatery, Sotto Sopra for the new summer season. Sotto Sopra has become known for its Italian cuisine, as well as the classic steakhouse fare that Bobby Van’s customers are accustomed to. The Amagansett hotspot has gained a celebrity following with actors Alec Baldwin, Cameron Diaz and John Slattery and designers Michael Kors and David Yurman. Sotto Sopra is the Hamptons newest charming Northern Italian eatery, fusing a modern Tuscan atmosphere with traditional Italian cuisine. Under the culinary influence of Chef Josh Savi, the menu at Sotto Sopra features a wide selection of classic dishes which showcase the restaurants always fresh ingredients. Guests can enjoy exceptional dining with the restaurants flavorful brunch on the weekends, and dinner menu which features a variety of impeccably flavored dishes from the menu’s Anti...

 **** THE HAMPTONS CHEF Sotto Sopra 231 Main Street Amagansett, NY P: (631) 267-3695      ****       Sotto Sopra Amagansett’s new Northern Italian eatery, Sotto Sopra, opened its doors this April 2012, and with its convenient Main Street location and frequent celebrity guests, Sotto Sopra has quickly become one of the most sought-after restaurants on the East End. Under the direction of Rose Evangelista of the famed Evangelista family and two star Michelin Chef Josh Savi (formerly of Restaurant Patrick Guilabud in Dublin); Sotto Sopra affords guests with a relaxing atmosphere, exceptional service, and fresh, Italian cuisine. A favorite among celebrities including Alec Baldwin, Cameron Diaz, John Slattery, Michael Kors and David Yurman, the Hamptons hotspot is open year-round, with all-day dining off the restaurant’s flavorful lunch, brunch and dinner menus. Guests have come to love Chef S...

**** THE HAMPTONS CHEF beachhouse 103 Montauk Highway East Hampton, NY (631) 324-1663 www.ehbeachhouse.com **** beachhouse restaurant Craving lobster? Indulge at beachhouse restaurant, the newest edition to East End dining this 2011 summer season. Brought to you by famed restaurateur Michael Gluckman, the restaurant, bar and lounge is now offering Lobster Night seven nights a week; featuring 1 ¼ lb. lobster, clams, mussels, corn and potatoes for $25 per person from 5:00PM to 6:45PM. Beachhouse delivers the perfect destination for a memorable experience, whether guests prefer cocktails and al fresco dining on the outdoor patio or a romantic dinner by candlelit in the intimate ocean room. To ensure the best quality cuisine, the eatery harvests its seafood directly from the nearby waters of the Atlantic Ocean, Peconic Bay and Long Island Sound. Toast with beachhouse’s decadent selection of cocktails, including their signature Beachbum Margarita, made with Don Julio tequila or Patron, fr...

Tora J. Matsuoka Tora J. Matsuoka is the Hamptons’ best kept secret, a pioneer in Asian cuisine, Matsuoka has made his mark on the East End crowd with two culinary hotspots Sen Restaurant and Phao Thai Kitchen. Sen has been a Hampton staple for the past 16 years when Tora’s father Kazumoto and partner Jeff Resnick opened it as a simple Sushi bar where Tora worked closely side-by-side learning every facet of the business. Today Sen is a vibrant Japanese restaurant and hotspot that has paved the way to the popularity Tora has been accredited with which has helped in the successful revival of Phao Thai Kitchen. Sen brought fresh, innovate Japanese cuisine to the East End. Sitting on busy Main Street the restaurant is a popular spot that draws foodies in with its delectable cuisine and exciting environment as diners watch their sushi orders prepared right in front of them. Expanding further into the Asian cuisine, Tora took it one step further with the help of partner Jeff Resnick and ...

**** THE HAMPTONS CHEF **** Celebrity chef Frank Tramontano currently featured with Giada DeLaurentiis on the Food Network’s popular “Behind the Bash” series offers up some top chef’s secret tips to make you the King of the Grill. The Grand Diplome graduate of Paris’ famed La Varrenne Culinary School is a whiz whether it’s haute French or down-home B-B-Q. The native Long Islander who has run top restaurants from The Hamptons to New York to Palm Beach has the following suggestions for those who venture to crank up the grill this weekend. Frank will be a regular on Times Square Gossip, live from the star studded Hamptons. **** Chef Frank Tramontano Now that the season for striped bass is in full swing, fishermen in The Hamptons – both commercial and sports – are taking advantage to snare their quota for some great grilling. You might want to take advantage of this tasty flaky and relatively firm textured fish that has a mild but distinctive flavor that is highly prized. Grill...

**** THE HAMPTONS CHEF **** Celebrity chef Frank Tramontano currently featured with Giada DeLaurentiis on the Food Network’s popular “Behind the Bash” series offers up some top chef’s secret tips to make you the King of the Grill. The Grand Diplome graduate of Paris’ famed La Varrenne Culinary School is a whiz whether it’s haute French or down-home B-B-Q. The native Long Islander who has run top restaurants from The Hamptons to New York to Palm Beach has the following suggestions for those who venture to crank up the grill this weekend. Frank will be a regular on Times Square Gossip, live from the star studded Hamptons. **** Frank Tramontano With Giada DeLaurentiis “When making kebobs - whether vegetable, chicken or seafood - I soak my wooden skewers in Chardonnay for 1 hour to add an interesting flavor to the food, says Chef Tramontano. He also has this tip. “When grilling vegetables, never oil the vegetables too far in advance. Try moistening and seasoning with olive oil, Kosher or s...