| Every summer, the famous, wealthy and affluent | | | | area. The favorite dish of the many locals and |
| folks go to the beaches of the Hamptons which is | | | | visitors that eat there is Spaghetti Celestino which |
| a part of Long Island, New York. Many people | | | | is a tomato cream sauce with proscuitto and basil |
| that live and work in Manhattan have larger | | | | and tomato. Because it is such a favorite, there is |
| "country" homes in the Hamptons which they | | | | usually quite a wait to get a table to plan ahead |
| head to on the weekends or for some of the | | | | for that or make a reservation as soon as you |
| many special events that are held there during | | | | arrive in the Hamptons. |
| the summer months. It is a beautiful part of Long | | | | In the area known as Water Mill, there is a great |
| island with several smaller beach towns that make | | | | restaurant called Mirko's and it is also considered |
| up what is known as the Hamptons. Along with a | | | | to be more of a unusual menu with a variety of |
| beautiful setting and great people watching, the | | | | dishes. The chef and owner takes pride in using |
| Hamptons is known for having some of the best | | | | local and fresh ingredients in his dishes and they |
| restaurants in the area according to a drum | | | | are all delicious. Some of the favorites are |
| teacher and a trumpet teacher. This article will | | | | pan-roasted striped bass, herb-crusted rack of |
| offer some information about some of the top | | | | lamb and grilled veal chop with tomato corn salsa. |
| places to dine in the Hamptons and what makes | | | | The atmosphere is warm with seating by a |
| them so good. | | | | fireplace inside or out on the terrace for nice |
| The first place is called The Frisky Oyster and is | | | | evenings. |
| located in Greenport and appeals to the many | | | | The last restaurant recommendation is the Stone |
| sophisticated clientele that is there from | | | | Creek Inn which is located in East Quogue, New |
| Manhattan. It has a contemporary style and an | | | | York. The owner who is also the head chef |
| eclectic menu that features dishes like seared foie | | | | chooses to use local ingredients and has a special |
| gras atop roasted pineapple and penne with | | | | knack for seafood which is usually the one thing |
| pancetta, littleneck clams, leeks and tomatoes. | | | | most visitors want to eat when they visit the |
| This restaurant is open for both lunch and dinner | | | | Hamptons. Some of his specialties include a oven |
| and is known for the lively bar scene as well. | | | | roasted halibut using Mediterranean spices and a |
| Another great place is named La Parmigiana and is | | | | braised Montauk lobster with baby vegetables. |
| a wonderful place to go for families as it is a good | | | | Most of the menu is French inspired and the |
| old traditional red sauce Italian restaurant. The | | | | space is simple and elegant with large windows |
| portions of the many pasta dishes are large and | | | | and beautiful woodwork. |
| the prices are some of the lowest found in the | | | | |