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Gourmet Lobster At Kozu The hottest reservation this summer will be at new Japanese Fusion restaurant Kozu, run by restaurateur and 75 Main & AM Southampton owner Zach Erdem. The restaurant offers Japanese cuisine and sushi with Peruvian influences. The menu, designed by Head Chef John Keller, features signature dishes such as the Kozu Jalapeño Yellowtail with Smoked Tomato Ponzu; the Summer Corn and Lobster Salad with a Corn "Pudding", Shiso, and Yuzu Dressing; and the Heirloom Tomatoes and Japanese Cucumber with Toasted Sesame Dressing, Yuzu Salt, Micro Cilantro and Piment d'Espelette. The kitchen also proudly hosts Sous Chef George Nikolopolous, formerly of Le Bernardin, and Sushi Chef Joseph Kim, formerly of Morimoto. The décor will invite diners to an intimate and elegant atmosphere, featuring dark wooden floors and white walls covered in colorful artwork by Raphael Mazzucco. Fresh flowers will add a sense of luxury to the restaurant, as will the s...

**** HAMPTON'S STYLE Photos By: Patrick McMullan **** Zach Erdem Alisa Roever With Cynthia Ott And Lucia Hwong Gordon AVENUE on the Beach, published by AVENUE Magazine in June, July and August, hosted a Summer 2016 kick-off party at Southampton’s new Japanese fusion restaurant Kozu. The event, hosted by AVENUE President Randi Schatz, featured DJ Super Dave from Allen Dalton Entertainment Group, and guests enjoyed wine and champagne from VieVite, vodka from Mamont, and a pop-up make up station from Blushington. Guests were also offered delectabe hors d'oeuvres from the Kozu kitchen. AVENUE beach-inspired gift bags were offered to guests as they were leaving the event, containing summer essentials such as a golf ball from Serenity Transportation, sunscreen from Hampton Sun, a pouch from Le Sportsac, polar shot glasses from Mamont, sunglasses accessories from Cohen’s Fashion Optical, and of course the June 2016 issue of AVENUE on the Beach. Mor...