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Auditors blamed former assistant superintendent Jim Drake for the Manatee County School Board's 2011-12 $3.4 million budget deficit, but faulted him for incompetence — not criminal or illegal activity.
Investigators from the global consulting firm Navigant, hired by the board in October to conduct an audit of the district's finances, said former superintendent Tim McGonegal, who resigned in September, when the deficit was announced, had no knowledge of errors in budgeting until July 2012.
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The wall of heat that falters the first step out the plane at Geneva airport is both a good and bad sign. Good in that the sun is shining and riding a bike in the sun is a Good Thing, bad in that in 30+ degree heat is going to be, um, troublesome if it continues over the week, especially as there's 730km to pedal, with 17,000 metres of climbing. Even lugging the bike the 100 metres from the train station to the hotel brings about the kind of muck sweat that requires a t-shirt change, hmmm. Welcome to the Haute Route.
Today is a day of signing in, receiving ride numbers, special Haute Route jerseys and the bag that everything we need has to fit into for the week, the bag that will follow us round the course and be waiting at each finish so we don't have to worry about kit logistics. Bikes emerge unscathed from the horrors of baggage handling and are built up, and some stupidly have their pedals and quick-releases in the other bag which causes awkwardness. Then in the evening there's the rider briefing and pasta party which is more pasta than party as everyone leaves pretty soon after pudding as it's been a long day already and a silly early start tomorrow and there's a bunch more getting ready stuff to do….
We wake at 5am and head down in the dark to the start on the banks of Lake Geneva, although not before one of our party discovers an overnight puncture so there's outside the hotel kerfuffle before we freewheel down the hill to the start line breakfast, warm enough already to not have to bother with arm or leg warmers or gillets or windbreakers.
Watching dawn break over the lake would be pretty romantic if there was anyone pretty enough to hold hands with, but instead there's milling about waiting for the off with bread rolls and coffee and last minute tinkering beside the Mavic truck and a queue to get tyres pumped up. The start time creeps up with fidgety anticipation and we roll out around the lake and into a week of trepidation. The first 23kms of the days 109 are ticked off pretty easily, sucked along in a 300 strong peloton controlled by a pace car to counter any over-exuberance, but that doesn't mean we're hanging about, clipping along at 30+ kph in a nervous bunch is a quick way to wake up to the day.
At some point we leave Switzerland and enter France where the controlled section finishes and the stage is now timed, I didn't see any signs, either for the border or the opening of the serious business but I suspect it may have been when the pace kicked off and the peloton shattered. It was obvious that the Haute Route was going to break into two groups, those that were there to race and those that were just trying to survive to the end and I think the split just happened. Making an effort to see what it's like at the sharp end of the ride I jump from group to group stuck between the two speeds and to make the final leap I slipstream the Mavic motorbike, there's a lifetime's ambition ticked off right there.
Up front the difference to the survival gruppetto is subtle but impressive, speeds cause a raised eyebrow when catching a glance down at the speedo, and the bunch is a much more confident and flowing beast. After months of solo training rides battling against the wind and failing to make any impression on it it's great to be drifting along effortless and speedy. We swoosh along the valley floor and the start to the Colombiere comes without any fanfare apart from the chorus of manic gear changing, the group files off the main road, through a village, takes a sharp left and we're on the climb. The real Haute Route has begun.
It takes a kilometre or so for the traffic to thin out and people steadily slip into their climbing pace for the next 16 kms or so, and struggling against the gradient and the heat seems to be a bit of a shock to most people's systems. With a few K's to go the road turns right out of the trees and a set of tired legs is treated to a full view of the road winding it's way up the unforgiving rock towards the summit that's just visible in the dip in the mountain, and it's a steady struggle to eventually get there and the frenzy at the feed station. Riders are snatching fruit, energy bars, filling up on water and grabbing cups of Coke before heading down the mountain towards Saint-Jean-de-Sixt and into La Clusaz where everyone turns right to tackle the Col des Aravis, not before being bemused by a giant clown on the back of a lorry.
The start of the Aravis is a little scruffy as it fights it's way up through the town, but thankfully along with direction arrows there have been marshals on every single junction and roundabout along the route controlling and stopping the traffic which does so obligingly so us cyclists can have a stop-start free swoop through the country, and even though the roads we ride aren't closed the passing traffic is universally courteous to all the riders treating them with lenience and respect, and patient in having to leapfrog through 300 strung-out cyclists, even shouting encouragement as they pass while random spectators by the roadside clap and cheer. This isn't England. If it were half the riders would be mown down and dead by now.
The Aravis is a pretty climb, passing through pleasant meadows at a not too strenuous gradient and only 8km long, but it still catches some people out. I pass a rider not even half-way up rigidly astride his bike, crippled with cramp, and reports from riders following me suggest that he was still in trouble some time later. And it's only day one, jeepers. There's another feed stop at the top of the col, which doesn't seem strictly necessary, as there's only 20km to go, mostly downhill, but just in case…… The descent to Flumet is fun and twisty, especially as I rode up it last year with friends and it's a bit of an effort to ride past the bar we sat in to watch the Tour go past and just when you think it's all over there's a final little lump to winch over before dragging yourself up the valley to the finish in Megeve.
And Day One is done, riders sit around in the sun, or more accurately, try to find some shade, whilst others have a massage, some queue to get their bikes fixed again by the Mavic guys, some make repeated skirmishes on the refreshment table (a bodged together ham and triangle of cheese sandwich a personal favourite) and stories of the day are traded with new friends. There's Paul the triathlete whose longest bike ride until today had been 40km, and he was understandably quite cheerful to have survived while the fastest rider completed the stage in 3h 46mins 13secs. Like I said, it's a sportive of two halves.
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The bottom line is that, during treatment, we need to pay attention to drinking enough (water, juice, soup, tea, does not much matter what) and to eating enough protein. Chemotherapy and radiation kill healthy cells along with the cancer ones, and our bodies need protein to replace them (the good ones). Beyond that, most of us eat whatever our own definition is of comfort foods. There is a long-standing joke about the ideal chemotherapy meal being mashed potatoes, stuffing, and mac and cheese.
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Between a brief introduction and the end credits, Crap Hound is pure imagery. Each page is filled with high-contrast line art, culled from vintage catalogs, advertising, obscure books, and found ephemera. Through sheer volume of artfully arranged iconography, Crap Hound provides a visual survey of dozens of popular and lesser known superstitions. This all new issue is 100-pages including the cover and features two copyright free typefaces!
Debuting in 1994 and created by Sean Tejaratchi, Crap Hound became a favorite of both zine readers and publishers, and has received enthusiastic reviews from sources including The New York Times Magazine, RE/Search Books, AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Arts), and the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum.
Read a great interview with Sean by Ian Lynam in PingMag. Check out the issues currently available at Reading Frenzy.
Founded in 2005, Show & Tell Press is an offshoot of Reading Frenzy, a small, specialty bookshop in Portland, Oregon devoted to independent, small press and self-published titles. Crap Hound is our main project, but we aim to publish a variety of titles -- zines, comics and books -- with a special focus on good design and strong visual content.
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The only way to guarantee obtaining one of our reward items -- digital bonus pack, buttons, greeting cards, rubber stamps, wrapping paper and tote bags -- is to become a backer BEFORE our project ends. We will be producing a set quantity of each item and some may sell out during our project, any remaining stock will be sold at Reading Frenzy. Kickstarter reward prices will not apply.
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High quality, 100% cotton, silkscreened tote bag designed by Sean Tejaratchi.
Six sheets of superstition themed wrapping paper, two designs, approx. 20"x28". We THINK we're going to silkscreen the gift wrap! More details soon...
A 6-pack of silkscreened greeting cards featuring three of each of the cards pictured below. These blank greeting cards are appropriate for a variety of occasions and suitable for framing!
A neat set of superstition themed 1" buttons. An assortment of good and bad luck, just like real life!
High quality, clear photopolymer stamps, includes an acrylic block for mounting and instructions on how to get the best quality imprint from your stamps.
Hundreds of images in this issue of Crap Hound required extensive clean up and refinement in Adobe Photoshop before they were ready for layout on the page. These images were high-quality intermediate steps that were made during the issue assembly. Plenty were taken from imperfect photos or scans, and as such, they're not necessarily pristine. On the other hand, all have a great deal of detail that inevitably gets lost when reduced to fit on the final page.
Many are pure line art, without any shading. Others have high-contrast stippling or grit as shading. Before they were reduced on the page, most of these images measured twice the size, almost always at 1200 ppi (pixels per inch). For a few files, when it's too good to pass up, a high-res greyscale or color version will accompany the high-contrast art.
This bonus collection will probably be uploaded and delivered to you via a download link. You will have two weeks to download it before it's removed. File size should be under 100 MB. Format will most often be high-res bitmap tiff. In some cases, greyscale or RGB will be included. All files were created on a Macintosh, if that's a concern.
Yes and no. You cannot pledge through Kickstarter and some of our rewards are no longer available or will not be offered at Kickstarter prices. You will be able to order the magazine, tote bag, cards, gift wrap, and rubber stamps through http://www.readingfrenzy.com as they become available. The Bonus Digital Collection is no longer available.
Sorry, but no. The time to manage your pledge and/or change your reward was before the project ended. Part of the beauty of Kickstarter is the efficiency and simplicity of how it works and changes after the fact are too time consuming to manage when we are in the middle of rolling out a magazine, producing multiple rewards and assembling nearly 500 packages. Most of the rewards will eventually be available through our website: http://www.readingfrenzy.com
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Currently, the only issues that are in print are:
Crap Hound No. 4: Clowns, Devils & Bait
Crap Hound No. 5: Hands, Hearts & Eyes
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Crap Hound No. 8: Superstitions: due out late August/early SeptemberThe following issues are out of print and unavailable through us. They occasionally surface through used/rare book sellers or online auctions like Ebay. Out of print issues have been known to sell for over $100. Here is the status of each issue:
Crap Hound No. 1: Death, Telephones & Scissors was revised and expanded and came out as No. 6. Both editions are out of print. No. 1 will never be reprinted, but No. 6 may be re-released in the next three years with a new cover.
Crap Hound No. 2 & No. 3: Sex & Kitchen Gadgets has never been reprinted. We hope to release revised and expanded issues with new covers in the next three years.
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Denny's (DENN) is one of the most successful diners in America. I believe that the company will generate fantastic yields for investors in the years ahead.
Qualitative Analysis
Source: Information pertaining to Denny's came from the shareholder annual report
Currently Denny's operates 1,685 restaurants, of which 88% are franchised and 12% are company owned and operated. Denny's restaurants are open 24/7 and offer a breakfast, lunch and dinner selection of food. Denny's product offerings are affordable, with unit prices ranging from $2-8 in their value menu. Denny's continues to sell their company-owned stores to franchisees while focusing on its role as franchiser.
In summary, Denny's is likely to grow their earnings at very fast rates as they continue their licensing model, while limiting the risk from owning and operating Denny's restaurants. During 2011, Denny's signed 50 operating agreements to open Denny's in international markets; the five that were already opened are located in Honduras, Costa Rica, New Zealand and Canada. International growth with a shift to a licensing model is likely to improve growth, and reduce risk.
The company aggressively competes for market share against larger competitors. Competition includes but is not limited to: McDonald's (MCD), Yum Brands (YUM), Tim Hortons (THI), Burger King (BKW), and Darden Restaurants (DRI).
Technical Analysis
The stock has been on a continuous up-trend since 2009, and I don't anticipate this to change any time soon.
Source: Chart from freestockcharts.com
The stock is trading above the 20, 50, and 200- Day Moving Averages. DENN found support at 4.70 per share. I believe the stock is likely to trend higher on moderate volume, implying accumulation in the stock. The technical analysis supports the buy thesis.
Notable support is $3.20, 4.00, and $4.30 per share.
Notable resistance is $5.00, $5.30, and $6.00 per share.
Street Assessment
Analysts on a consensus basis have extremely high expectations for the company going forward.
Growth Est | DENN | Industry | Sector | S&P 500 |
Current Qtr. | 40.00% | 26.40% | 9.60% | 9.40% |
Next Qtr. | 16.70% | 200.60% | 9.90% | 15.20% |
This Year | 3.70% | 36.70% | 5.10% | 7.30% |
Next Year | 21.40% | 15.60% | 5.30% | 13.00% |
Past 5 Years (per annum) | 11.16% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Next 5 Years (per annum) | 19.00% | 15.58% | 14.14% | 8.76% |
Price/Earnings (avg. for comparison categories) | 16.43 | 16.55 | -6.77 | 14.21 |
PEG Ratio (avg. for comparison categories) | 0.86 | 1.2 | 0.33 | -0.03 |
Source: Table and data from Yahoo Finance
The company shows phenomenal growth as analysts on a consensus basis have a 5-year average growth rate forecast of 18.00% (based on the above table).
Earnings History | 11-Dec | 12-Mar | 12-Jun | 12-Sep |
EPS Est | 0.08 | 0.05 | 0.07 | 0.09 |
EPS Actual | 0.05 | 0.06 | 0.07 | 0.1 |
Difference | -0.03 | 0.01 | 0 | 0.01 |
Surprise % | -37.50% | 20.00% | 0.00% | 11.10% |
Source: Table and data from Yahoo Finance
The average surprise percentage is -1.6% analyst forecast earnings over the past four quarters (based on the above table).
Forecast and History
Year | Basic EPS | P/E Multiple |
2006 | $ 0.33 | 14.27 |
2007 | $ 0.33 | 11.36 |
2008 | $ 0.15 | 13.27 |
2009 | $ 0.42 | 5.21 |
2010 | $ 0.22 | 16.27 |
2011 | $ 1.15 | 3.27 |
Source: Table created by Alex Cho, data from shareholder annual report, and price history is from Yahoo Finance.
The EPS figure shows that throughout the 2007-2009 period revenues dropped, as the company was adversely affected by the Great Recession. Once the United States economy exited the recession in 2010-2011, the company's earnings have improved. The earnings figure for 2011 at $1.15 was a one-time event caused by a provision from taxes that boosted net income by $83 million.
Source: Table created by Alex Cho, data from shareholder annual report
By observing the chart, we can conclude that the business is cyclical and is affected by macroeconomics. Therefore the largest risk factor to Denny's is the slowing of international gross domestic product growth. So as long as the global economy continues to grow, the company will generate reasonable returns over a 5-year time span based on the forecast below.
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Source: Forecast and table by Alex Cho
By 2017, I anticipate the company to generate $0.71 in earnings per share. This is because of earnings growth, improving global outlook, earnings management and continued development overseas.
The forecast is proprietary, and below is a non-linear chart indicating the price of the stock over the next 5-years.
Source: Forecast and chart by Alex Cho
Investment Strategy
DENN currently trades at $4.85. I have a price forecast of $4.77 for 2012, being that there are 10-days until December 31st; the stock already exceeds the price forecast. This means we should move to the long-run, and focus on 2013. Denny is in a long-term up-trend. The stock may rapidly jump when it announces earnings for 4th quarter 2012 in 1st quarter 2013. It is also likely that DENN will continue to appreciate up until it announces earnings.
Short Term
Over the next twelve months, the stock is likely to appreciate from $4.85 to $5.67 per share. This implies 17% upside from current levels. The price history indicates the stock is in a long-term up-trend. While the previously mentioned price forecast using fundamental analysis further supports the trade set-up.
Investors should buy Denny's at $4.85 and sell at $5.67 to pocket short-term gains of 17% in 2013.
Long Term
The company is an exceptional investment. I anticipate Denny's to deliver upon the price and earnings forecast despite the risk factors (macroeconomic, competition, etc.). Denny's primary upside catalyst is overseas growth, earnings management, and improving economic conditions. I anticipate the company to deliver upon my forecasted price target of $11.25 by 2017. This implies a return of 131% by 2017. This rate of return is exceptional, considering Denny's has a market capitalization of $454.7 million. The lack of liquidity limits this investment opportunity to smaller growth oriented investors.
The stock is compelling over the long and short-term. I anticipate DENN to beat the Standard and Poor 500 in 2013 (the average return from equities is approximately 12% but DENN will generate 17% in 2013). Denny's will be a great investment for many years ahead. The conclusion is simple: buy Denny's.


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One of them is Bob DeGrasse, who has been the number two Democratic staff member on the entire Committee and senior Democratic member of the House strategic forces subcommittee.
DoD Buzz says he's leaving to work on nuclear projects in Bechtel's government relations department. Apparently, only a handful of other Democratic staffers have left.
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December 25th, 2012 02:45 PM #16
Speaking of common last names, I know a couple where both had the last name Williams, so there was no choice to make when they got married. It would have been kind of amusing if she'd hyphenated anyway, though.
December 25th, 2012 02:47 PM #18
Oh that's funny! I couldn't imagine having such a varying surname from my ethnicity either.
And the professional licenses and degree changes would be a hassle to back and change, plus your drivers licsence, passport etc.
You're absolutely right about the Arab naming, I know a set of 4 surviving quintuplets who are Lebanese, and they all have they're father's name in the middle, Ali. I wasn't aware of the marriage switch though.Laurel - 2O - Aries - Slytherin - University of Toronto
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December 25th, 2012 04:22 PM #20
I changed it. I'm a sucker for that tradition, I guess. That's what all of the women in my family did, and I never really thought to question it. Was a tiny bit mournful of the change, but because I moved my maiden last name into the middle name spot, it didn't feel like that big of a deal. I loved my original middle name and felt twinges of loss, but figured we could always give that name to a daughter.
I had friends who (jokingly) said that because I took his last name I must be one of those women who "really loves her husband". Obviously, the name change is NOT a litmus test for really loving your spouse.Mom to James Daniel (9), William Joseph (8), Elise Marie (7), and Zachary Allan (baby)
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I did. I wanted to have the same last name as my children, for one thing. Also, I feel like when marrying someone you're forming such a bond it's just expected to take your husbands last name.
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I did take my husband's last name, but it was kind of a tough decision for me. It came down to me wanting to have the same last name as my future children, and not wanting to hyphenate due to terrible initials.
I am not a fan of patriarchy, but I didn't see much difference in having my father's name vs. my husband's. We thought about taking a new name, but my husband is the last with his name, and I think it's cool that our children will carry it on.


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EVERY PRODUCER AND contractor wants to eliminate the discrepancies in results they experience when testing fresh and hardened concrete. One of the best ways to reduce differing test results, and even eliminate poor cylinder breaks, is to ensure that technicians conduct the tests according to the procedures outlined in the referenced ASTM International document.
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David von Glahn, ASTM's director of product development, unveiled the program at ASTM's June meeting in San Diego. ASTM's goal is to provide an educational tool for the users of the standards. von Glahn says the standards training gives guidance on what is published about how the committee intends for the procedures to be conducted.
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The view from The Surf Lodge in Montauk.
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Summer is officially upon us. Now comes the steady weekend mass exodus to the East End of Long Island, aka the Hamptons. If you're palate is as picky out East as it is when in Mannahatta, here are some new and noteworthy choices for your dining pleasure:
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Byron at The Surf Lodge in Montauk:
The Montauk favorite for boozing, schmoozing, wining, and dining is now under new management, with new chefs, new owners, and a new aura. Byron is meant to mimic the sensibilities of Byron Bay in New South Wales, Australia, a destination appreciated for its long sandy beaches and surfer community. The only thing lacking in Byron Bay is an impressionable restaurant, which is what Melbourne-born chef
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The menu is a combination of the simple and natural approach to Australian cuisine with Asian influences, and a farm-to-table foundation. Chef Rendell aims for a casual approach in his thoughtfully sourced dishes, which are perfectly portioned and priced. Start with the light and refreshing watermelon salad topped with minted garden peas and small pieces of sheep's milk ricotta; the sashimi salad with locally sourced white radish and cucumber drizzled with an East-Asian soy-ginger dressing; or the salt and pepper squid dressed with a dollop of lime and dipped into a jam-based sauce with a tomato-chilli paste for that extra kick.
As for entrees, I suggest you try Rendell's lobster roll, which is typically on the list of specials each day. Large chunks of fresh lobster meat are mixed with celery, mayonnaise, and horseradish, neatly tucked into a toasted bun. Definitely one of the best lobster rolls the Hamptons has to offer this season. Another great staple on the menu is the linguine with fresh roasted tomato sauce topped with mozzarella and basil pumpkin-seed pesto. Or, you can go for the grilled whole fish, caught fresh daily. On our visit, it was a nice, light fluke, prepared with a refreshing lemon herb oil and paired with garlic rosemary potatoes and a gem salad. As for sides, my favorite is the heirloom tomato and burrata salad, a straightforward yet appealing mix of summer flavors.
Byron at The Surf Lodge
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Watermelon salad.
The heirloom tomato & burrata.
Salt & pepper squid.
Avocado & seaweed salad with green beans, red peppers, sesame seeds, and shrimp under a soy-mirin dressing.
Sashimi salad.
Linguine with roasted tomato sauce topped with mozzarella & basil pumpkin-seed pesto.
The lobster roll.
The grilled whole fish (fluke) of the day.
The Hamptons Players Club:
Finally someone gave the nod to the horsey history of East Hampton. The Players Club, the newest (and quite dapper) eating and drinking grounds in East Hampton, is an equestrian-chic restaurant (which also operates as part-beer garden and part-lounge) all decked out in jaunty polo details (this also includes the employees' swanky uniforms).
The Mediterranean fare here is simple and reliable. There's a broad selection for each and every taste level, from the Tapas sampler as a starter — a nice mix of the Middle-Eastern favorites of tabouleh, hummus, bruschetta, tzadiki, artichokes, white-bean salad, olives and whole wheat crisps — to the light petite avocado salad with fresh tomatoes, red onion, fine herbs, orange segments, and crispy shallots under a zesty citrus vinaigrette — to the arugula & fennel salad with Belgium endive and grilled tuna under shaved parmesan and light lemon fennel dressing — or the more simple and classic Caesar salad with freshly shaved parmesan and crunchy whole wheat croutons.
Interior and exterior of The Players Club.
If you want something heartier, I'd go for the fresh fish tacos in a warm white corn tortilla with Manchego cheese, avocado, pico de gallo, and a cilantro-lime dressing; or the creamy-licious whole-wheat mac & cheese.
Still, the real reason to come here is for its Polo-themed ambience. From the club's royal blue and forest green colors to the staff's stylish Hamptons-esque uniforms (accessorized by Michael Kors with white denim shorts, aviators, and wedges for men and polo-style grass-green mini dresses for the female hostesses), this fashionable equestrian arrangement is a go-to destination this summer.
The Hamptons Players Club
103 Montauk Highway
East Hampton, NY
The Tapas sampler.
The petite avocado salad.
Caesar salad.
Arugula & fennel salad with tuna.
The fish tacos.
A close-up of the fish tacos.
Almond Bridgehampton:
This old Bridgehampton favorite is still thriving. This traditional French bistro operates out of an historic space at One Ocean Road, with 100-year-old tin ceilings and outdoor seating for those who want to see and be seen on the streets of Bridgehampton. The menu remains reliable with seasonal and daily specials. New favorites on the menu include the asparagus vinaigrette, a Joe's fried egg on top of grilled asparagus with house-smoked bacon and Parmesan toile; the fresh summer salad, a refreshing mix of north fork Asian greens, shell beans, and pecorino Toscano under a green goddess dressing; the arugula Roquefort salad, with candied walnuts and fresh beets; the roast chicken drizzled with a light lemon sauce, accompanied by crushed potatoes; and the Le Grande macaroni & cheese entree with bits of prosciutto and chopped truffles.
However often the menu changes, one thing remains the same at this old Hamptons' gem: on each and every evening you'll find Eric, the friendly, outgoing, and most personable owner, greeting each customer (most of whom are regulars) in his polo shirt and blue jeans.
Almond Bridgehampton
One Ocean Road
Bridgehampton, New York
Arugula Roquefort salad.
Summer salad.
Roast chicken with a lemon sauce.
Le Grande macaroni & cheese.
Southampton Social Club:
Where the scenesters dine for the experience of seeing and being seen without a nod to the food, Southampton Social Club is their Friday and Saturday evening destination. This upscale restaurant gives diners a good reason to stick around after dessert. Situated in the old Madame Tongs space, the Venetian-styled dining room outfitted with a large Chandelier and lavish accoutrements, is luxurious and garish. There's a Library Lounge filled with oversized banquettes, a large mahogany 50-seat bar, and a spacious lawn with a fire pit and wood furniture amongst the lavish gardens.
You can actually get any seafood-centric dish here — from the mini lobster rolls served in a toasted mini croissant ... to the sesame encrusted ahi tuna on top of wakame seaweed salad, lotus chips and wasabi caviar under a sweet soy reduction ... to the pan-seared Striped Bass Provencal on top of organic red quinoa and roasted local asparagus.
As innovative as the menu might be,
Southampton Social Club
over-priced, and the service could use some improvements.
Southampton Social Club
256 Elm Street
Southampton, NY
Mini lobster rolls.
Sesame-encrusted ahi tuna.
Pan-seared striped bass Provencal.
A pitcher of Margherita.
Banzai Burger
: A new outdoor, casual spot has opened on the Napeague stretch between Amagansett and Montauk, providing juicy burgers, locally sourced fish, and an excellent raw bar.
The Argentine James Beard nominee chef
Alan Hughes
delivers grilled shark on a toasted baguette with tomato confit, frisee and tapenade, and succulent lamb burgers accompanied by a nice serving of French fries, tossed with thyme, rosemary and sage.
Not digging a burger? Maybe sushi? There's even an award-winning sushi chef,
Isao Yoshimura,
who hails from the NYC staple, East. Yoshimura personally catches the fish on a daily basis for his Japanese concoctions, which include local black sea bass and fluke.
When opening a restaurant on 27 on the border of Montauk, the ambience needs to be laid-back, which Banzai clearly is. The interior has whitewashed floorboards, banquettes in the rear, and a casual beer garden (ask for the rosé!).
Banzai Burger
2095 Montauk Highway
Amagansett, NY
Quinoa salad.
Cheeseburger and fries.
Lamb burger.
A selection of local black sea bass and fluke sushi rolls.
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