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  **** FALL 2012 IN THE HAMPTONS This Fall season, explore the East End like an insider at some of the hottest spots to shop, eat, play and stay. One of the most historic coastal resort areas in the Northeast, the Hamptons are home to miles of beautiful, white sand beaches, as well as renowned restaurants, high-end shopping and much more.   **** 75 Main Street In Southampton The Drivers Seat Since its April 2012 opening, Northern Italian eatery Sotto Sopra has become the highlight of Amagansett’s Main Street, attracting celebrity guests such as Alec Baldwin, Cameron Diaz, Michael Kors, David Yurman and John Slattery. Two star Michelin Chef Josh Savi serves up authentic Italian cuisine which can be enjoyed inside the sun-drenched restaurant or on its charming outdoor patio. For a classic dining experience, stop by The Driver’s Seat in Southampton for award winning burgers served on the patio, at the open-air backyard bar, or inside the sunlit r...

 ****   THE HAMPTONS CHEF THE DRIVERS SEAT 62 Jobs Lane Southampton Village, NY (631) 283-6606 ****  The Drivers Seat A local favorite since its establishment in 1960, The Driver’s Seat embodies the effortless style of East End dining, perfect for those looking for the quintessential experience. Sunlit and airy, the eatery—now owned by restaurateur Irma Herzog—offers a menu of traditional American fare, peppered by a selection of International cuisine. With Executive Chef Hortensia Martinez at the wheel, guests will find classic summer favorites including: Lobster Roll Sandwich, New England style roll stuffed full with as all Lobster meat salad; Baked Clam Casserole, crab meat broiled with house blend; Mexican quesadillas and fajitas made with steak, chicken and shrimp, and their famous Driver’s Seat Burgers. Purchasing all of their ingredients from local farmers and preparing dishes onsite, The Driver’s Seat ensures Hampton locals and vacati...

**** The Driver’s Seat 62 Jobs Lane Southampton Village, NY (631) 283-6606 www.thedriversseatrestaurant.com **** The Drivers Seat A local favorite since its establishment in 1960, The Driver’s Seat Restaurant embodies the effortless style of East End dining, perfect for those looking for the quintessential experience. Sunlit and airy, the eatery—now owned by restaurateur Irma Herzog—offers a menu of traditional American fare, peppered with a selection of International cuisine. New for the 2011 summer season, The Driver’s Seat has revamped its interior with modern renovations, using owner Irma’s own personal aesthetic and vision. Redesigning the restaurant’s back patio, as well as landscaping a beautiful garden with live flowers, Irma has given The Driver’s Seat a refreshing change to the classic Hamptons’ staple. With Executive Chef Hortensia Martinez at the wheel, guests will find classic summer favorites including: Lobster Roll Sandwich, Baked Clam Casserole, Mexican quesadilla...

**** SOUTHAMPTON'S DRIVER'S SEAT CELEBRATES 50TH **** Alex And Irma Herzog Paul Corrigan With Michael Lohan, Kate Major And Eric George Michael Lohan took his sweetheart Kate Major to the Hamptons for Memorial Day Weekend. Lohan made sure to bring his beautiful blond fiancee to his favorite eatery The Driver's Seat on Jobs Lane in posh Southampton to congratulate owner Irma Herzog and her family on the restaurant's 50th Anniversary as a Hamptons institution. Michael and Kate were joined by a few of Lohan's pals Eric George and Paul Corrigan for a leisurely lunch on the dining spots beautiful flower-filled patio before heading off for a stroll on the nearby famed Cooper's Beach just voted the most beautiful in America and well known for its romantic sunsets.

**** THE HAMPTONS GOSSIP **** Longtime Hamptons Mainstay The Driver’s Seat Unveils New Look, Friday May 28th. 50th Anniversary Celebration Features Happy Hour All Weekend long. **** The Driver’s Seat Landmark Hampton's restaurant The Driver’s Seat will celebrate its 50th Anniversary this weekend with Special Happy Hours Friday through Monday from 5pm-6pm. The weekend will also include the opening of their Outdoor Back Bar on The Patio for the summer season. What began as a produce store built in 1888 on America’s oldest commercial street Job’s Lane in tony Southampton and first used as a restaurant in 1960 has become one of the Hampton's most enduring dining spots - The Driver’s Seat. This Friday, May 28, the current owners Irma and Ken Herzog will unveil the popular dining spot’s latest transformation and kick off the 50th Anniversary celebration. Back in the ‘60s, the owner then was Kingsley Moore, who had a passion for auto racing. He knew many of the drivers at the Bridgeha...