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**** END OF SUMMER IN THE HAMPTON'S **** Zach Erdem And Georgina Bloomberg Covergirl Georgina Bloomberg, hosted a invitation-only event that was held at a newly opened private estate in midtown Water Mill, New York, in the Hampton's. Avanti Gupta And Georgina Bloomberg Laurie Gelman & Michael Gelman Attendees included: Georgina Bloomberg, Hillary Latos, Christine Prydatko, Stacy Rudin, Daniel Lafuente, Victoria Domenico, Don Maslow, Laurie and Michael Gelman, Zach Erdem, Avanti Gupta, Amanda and Anne Hearst, and Carlos Arruza Jr. About Georgina Bloomberg Georgina Bloomberg is an accomplished professional show jumper based in New York City, North Salem, NY, and Wellington, Florida. Bloomberg represented the United States Equestrian Team at the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto, Canada, where she earned a Team Bronze medal. In addition to a successful equestrian career, Bloomberg has co-authored four young adult n...

**** HAMPTON'S STYLE Photos By: Rob Rich / Society Allure **** Jean Shafiroff Zach Erdem With Shameda Shah And James Stone Bradford Rand of RAND Luxury has once again hosted an exclusive, Invitation-Only brunch at a private estate in Sagaponack, NY, where the brand new DB11 was debuted along with the other latest models from Aston Martin and other luxury brands. On Saturday, July 22nd, 2017 from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, the event featured a showcase of the unique timepieces, couture luggage, private aviation, electronics, fashion and much more. The official media sponsor was Hamptons Magazine. Peter Pierce And Fashion Designer Jackie Rogers During the event, guests were also able to participate in a live and Silent Auction benefiting the North Shore Animal League America. The newly constructed Sagaponack estate, where the event was held, was also showcased by The Corcoran Group’s star real estate agent Susan Breitenbach. This hom...

Hotel ZE Southampton Exuding a European feel, Hotel ZE is Southampton’s new romantic, modern boutique hotel owned by Zach Erdem of the 75 Main Group. His inspiration for the design of the hotel was a Paris boutique suite, and not only is each room fitted with custom linen platform beds but the smart TV's in each room keep you entertained when you want to relax in your king suite or queen room. Here you can experience luxury accommodations in the heart of the Hamptons, filled with natural light, contemporary, custom furnishings and state-of-the-art technology.  The hotel has a total of 9 rooms: 5 king suites and 4 queen rooms, which are all designed by world renowned architect Costas Kondylis. Nightly rates for king suites are $550 Sunday-Thursday and $899 Friday and Saturday. Nightly queen room rates are $499 Sunday-Thursday and $650 Friday and Saturday, with a 3 night minimum stay. When you are not ensconced in your luxury suite or room, you can find you...

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...

**** WORLD CLASS DINING **** 75 Main Street Rising restaurateur Zach Erdem has gained considerable attention in the hospitality industry after transforming a seasonal Hamptons dining staple into a year-round hotspot. The dynamic 32-year-old has used his unique design to balance the classic style of the Hamptons with the enticing elements of New York City nightlife to reinvent the Southampton eatery, 75 Main. The ever popular restaurant and lounge has become a favorite among locals, visitors and celebrities alike, attracting Hollywood’s A-Listers and politicians such as Sarah Jessica Parker, LA Reid, Kelly Ripa, Stanley Tucci, Sofia Vergara, Howard Stern, Pierce Brosnan, Barbara Walters, Jodie Foster, Alex Rodriquez and Vice President Joe Biden. Erdem’s esteemed reputation in the restaurant industry was not established overnight. After moving from Turkey to the United States in 2002, Erdem was struggling to make a living and had planned to move back home after...