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Serenity At Coopers Beach
Southampton's newest beachside café, Serenity at Coopers Beach, hosted a launch party on July 5 at the East Coast's #1 rated beach. Guests nibbled on stuffed mushrooms, filet mignon topped with horseradish, gourmet pigs in a blanket and sipped Finamore, an Italian lemon liqueur while grooving to the tunes of local reggae band Dan Bailey and Living Rhythm.
“What we really want to do is offer people a little piece of Serenity right here at Coopers Beach. We want people to eat well, feel well and live well," said operating partner Nia Gandy. “We are offering a lot of healthier options like grilled chicken salad, grilled tuna salad with fresh tuna and avocado. We also have fantastic lobster rolls and fresh crab sandwiches and we're kicking off our raw bar this week."
The former Goldman Sachs investment banker, who left the company in 2005, had been summering in The Hamptons for several years with significant other and business partner Rory Williams and when the opportunity to take over the beachside café arose in 2009 they pounced.
“When I was an investment banker I'd come here on the weekends and unwind. I found serenity here. It's an amazing quality of life improvement for me to be here," said Nia.
In addition to breakfast and lunch, Serenity is now serving dinner six nights a week from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. with a different theme each night, including Southern cuisine and live Jazz on Tuesdays, a family fun night on Thursdays and a Prix Fixe Lobster meal with four courses plus dessert for the recession friendly price of $25.95 on Saturday night.
For more information call Serenity at 631-283-0247, 268 Meadow Lane, Southampton.
Social Life Party
The fireworks kicked off early at Social Life Magazine's Gatsby: Under the Red, White and Blue" July 4 party when a bevy of mini-skirt clad, high-heeled gladiator sandal wearing women (who were not on the list) rushed the front gate on Tanager Lane demanding entry.
Perhaps they were clamoring to sneak a peak of "Twilight Star" Kellan Lutz and 90210's AnnaLynne McCord, "Real Housewives of New York City's" Alex McCord and Kelly Killoren Bensimon, as well as CNN pundit Mark Smith who were in the backyard mingling poolside.
There was an unexpected, mini Real Housewives of New York reunion when McCord and Killoren Bensimon bumped into each other while ordering drinks at the bar. The two women hugged and kissed.
“I thought you were in Australia," said Kelly. “We leave on Monday for 10 days," Alex replied.
Lutz of Twilight fame passed on sporting a 1920s themed costume but shined in a pair of tastefully ripped blue jeans, a white tee-shirt and a gray sweater. In between graciously posing for photos and signing autographs, the angst ridden teenage vampire portrayer spent a lot of time hanging out with 90210's McCord (the pair refused to be photographed together).
“I came here last year and I want to come to The Hamptons every year for the fourth," said Kellan. “It's so relaxing. I love the energy and the people and it's so beautiful. I can just be. Be outdoors and away from big buildings. But summer is going by fast, I'm filming an indie in the Catskills called "Meskada" it's a crime drama and I end up killing this kid and the whole town turns against me."
We couldn't resist asking the young star how he really feels about vampires. "What is there not to love about vampires? I love vampires," said Kellan. “The only thing I don't like about my character as a vampire is how pale my skin has to be."
Jogo By Pooneh Fashion Show
Bikinis and booze were on the menu at Day & Night's Saturday afternoon brunch party on June 30 for The Hamptons launch and trunk show of Jogo by Pooneh's. The poolside runway show was hosted by Moet & Chandon, who poured their Nectar Imperial Bubbly. Guests lounged on cabanas while viewing the colorful line of scarlet red and bright yellow bikinis, chic swimwear and light as a feather leather sandals and accessories.
“I grew up on a beach in Dubai and during the course of my travels I felt like there wasn't many bathing suits out there in terms of comfort and sexiness so I wanted to create a line that embraces all body types and gives women comfort and makes them feel sexy at the same time," said designer Pooneh Mohazzabi.
The Dubai native discovered the East End five years ago and now divides her time between Bali and New York.
“I've done a lot of traveling and have been to too many beaches to count," said Pooneh “And Sag Harbor, Shelter Island and Southampton are three of my favorite spots in the entire world. That's why I wanted to launch my new collection here."
Radar Blips
- Steven Spielberg browsing the wares at OPTYX by Gruen in East Hampton and ordering a pair of sunglass lenses.
- Kelsey Grammer picking up some BBQ to go at Townline BBQ in Sagaponack.
- Naomi Watt and Liev Schreiber with their two sons lunching at Rowdy Hall in East Hampton.
- Ed Burns chowing down on a rib platter at Turtle Crossing in East Hampton with his two children and two buddies.
- Samantha Perelman celebrating her 19th birthday at Nick and Toni's with a group of friends on the patio while her daddy, Ron, ate inside with some friends.
- Jon Bon Jovi treated fellow diners at the Blue Parrot in East Hampton on July 4 to an impromptu concert when he grabbed a guitar off the hip eatery's wall and warbled “Who Says You Can't Go Home" and “Freebird." The rapt audience was so enthralled they demanded an encore of “Dead Or Alive."
Serenity At Coopers Beach
Southampton's newest beachside café, Serenity at Coopers Beach, hosted a launch party on July 5 at the East Coast's #1 rated beach. Guests nibbled on stuffed mushrooms, filet mignon topped with horseradish, gourmet pigs in a blanket and sipped Finamore, an Italian lemon liqueur while grooving to the tunes of local reggae band Dan Bailey and Living Rhythm.
“What we really want to do is offer people a little piece of Serenity right here at Coopers Beach. We want people to eat well, feel well and live well," said operating partner Nia Gandy. “We are offering a lot of healthier options like grilled chicken salad, grilled tuna salad with fresh tuna and avocado. We also have fantastic lobster rolls and fresh crab sandwiches and we're kicking off our raw bar this week."
The former Goldman Sachs investment banker, who left the company in 2005, had been summering in The Hamptons for several years with significant other and business partner Rory Williams and when the opportunity to take over the beachside café arose in 2009 they pounced.
“When I was an investment banker I'd come here on the weekends and unwind. I found serenity here. It's an amazing quality of life improvement for me to be here," said Nia.
In addition to breakfast and lunch, Serenity is now serving dinner six nights a week from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. with a different theme each night, including Southern cuisine and live Jazz on Tuesdays, a family fun night on Thursdays and a Prix Fixe Lobster meal with four courses plus dessert for the recession friendly price of $25.95 on Saturday night.
For more information call Serenity at 631-283-0247, 268 Meadow Lane, Southampton.
Social Life Party
The fireworks kicked off early at Social Life Magazine's Gatsby: Under the Red, White and Blue" July 4 party when a bevy of mini-skirt clad, high-heeled gladiator sandal wearing women (who were not on the list) rushed the front gate on Tanager Lane demanding entry.
Perhaps they were clamoring to sneak a peak of "Twilight Star" Kellan Lutz and 90210's AnnaLynne McCord, "Real Housewives of New York City's" Alex McCord and Kelly Killoren Bensimon, as well as CNN pundit Mark Smith who were in the backyard mingling poolside.
There was an unexpected, mini Real Housewives of New York reunion when McCord and Killoren Bensimon bumped into each other while ordering drinks at the bar. The two women hugged and kissed.
“I thought you were in Australia," said Kelly. “We leave on Monday for 10 days," Alex replied.
Lutz of Twilight fame passed on sporting a 1920s themed costume but shined in a pair of tastefully ripped blue jeans, a white tee-shirt and a gray sweater. In between graciously posing for photos and signing autographs, the angst ridden teenage vampire portrayer spent a lot of time hanging out with 90210's McCord (the pair refused to be photographed together).
“I came here last year and I want to come to The Hamptons every year for the fourth," said Kellan. “It's so relaxing. I love the energy and the people and it's so beautiful. I can just be. Be outdoors and away from big buildings. But summer is going by fast, I'm filming an indie in the Catskills called "Meskada" it's a crime drama and I end up killing this kid and the whole town turns against me."
We couldn't resist asking the young star how he really feels about vampires. "What is there not to love about vampires? I love vampires," said Kellan. “The only thing I don't like about my character as a vampire is how pale my skin has to be."
Jogo By Pooneh Fashion Show
Bikinis and booze were on the menu at Day & Night's Saturday afternoon brunch party on June 30 for The Hamptons launch and trunk show of Jogo by Pooneh's. The poolside runway show was hosted by Moet & Chandon, who poured their Nectar Imperial Bubbly. Guests lounged on cabanas while viewing the colorful line of scarlet red and bright yellow bikinis, chic swimwear and light as a feather leather sandals and accessories.
“I grew up on a beach in Dubai and during the course of my travels I felt like there wasn't many bathing suits out there in terms of comfort and sexiness so I wanted to create a line that embraces all body types and gives women comfort and makes them feel sexy at the same time," said designer Pooneh Mohazzabi.
The Dubai native discovered the East End five years ago and now divides her time between Bali and New York.
“I've done a lot of traveling and have been to too many beaches to count," said Pooneh “And Sag Harbor, Shelter Island and Southampton are three of my favorite spots in the entire world. That's why I wanted to launch my new collection here."
Radar Blips
- Steven Spielberg browsing the wares at OPTYX by Gruen in East Hampton and ordering a pair of sunglass lenses.
- Kelsey Grammer picking up some BBQ to go at Townline BBQ in Sagaponack.
- Naomi Watt and Liev Schreiber with their two sons lunching at Rowdy Hall in East Hampton.
- Ed Burns chowing down on a rib platter at Turtle Crossing in East Hampton with his two children and two buddies.
- Samantha Perelman celebrating her 19th birthday at Nick and Toni's with a group of friends on the patio while her daddy, Ron, ate inside with some friends.
- Jon Bon Jovi treated fellow diners at the Blue Parrot in East Hampton on July 4 to an impromptu concert when he grabbed a guitar off the hip eatery's wall and warbled “Who Says You Can't Go Home" and “Freebird." The rapt audience was so enthralled they demanded an encore of “Dead Or Alive."
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