When in the Hamptons...

We recently made our first trip to the Hamptons to attend a wedding and visit our close Duke friends, Sam and Cristina. We had a fantastic weekend staying at their lovely home, playing in the waves at the beach, and exploring the town of East Hampton. On Saturday night, we dined at the renowned eating establishment, The 1770 House. The setting was quaint and the meal was outstanding - from appetizers to dessert. We tried a range of appetizers, including the Jumbo Lump Crab Summer Roll, which had a delicious thai chili spice that was softened by sweet, juicy mango and green papaya. Thadd enjoyed his usual Foie Gras, which was served with a vanilla and bing cherry sauce - a combination that even made Sam and Cristina Foie Gras converts! We both enjoyed the Pan Seared Diver Scallops for an entree, which were served with a sunchoke and truffle veloute, wild mushrooms, and spring peas. If you like scallops, you will not be disappointed with this choice. Cristina had the Roasted Wild Alaskan Salmon, which she also raved about. For dessert, we shared the Molten Dark Chocolate Cake and a Peanut Butter Chocolate Special, both of which were rich yet delicious. We complemented the meal with several bottles of the 2005 Sauvignon Blanc, Saracina from Mendocino, CA - which had a delicate balance of fruit flavors (we're picky Sauvignon Blanc drinkers - and we liked this wine)!  All in all, a fantastic meal and even better company - a night to remember!