Plum's Robyn Moreno and Nora Magleby are on the search for the Best of the Best in the Hamptons, and this summer they are sharing their favorite hideouts with you. In this installment, their search for fish tacos has brought them to their favorite Mexican haunt, La Fondita.
August 24, 2009 in Video
Plum's Nick Leighton headed to the Hayground School for the annual Nick & Toni's Great Chef's Dinner. In chatting with Eric Ripert (Le Bernadin), Sam Talbot (The Surf Lodge), Claudia Fleming (North Fork Table & Inn), Bryan Futerman (Foody's), Jeff Purrazzi (Art of Eating), and Michael Domitrovich (Montauk Yacht Club), he learns which food trends are here to stay (pork?) and which trends are on their way out (we're looking at you, microgreens).
August 14, 2009 in Video
Plum's Robyn Moreno and Nora Magleby are on the search for the Best of the Best in the Hamptons, from the yummiest margaritas to the tastiest fish tacos. And this summer they are sharing their favorite hideouts with you. In this episode, their search for Margaritas has brought them to the super-hip Surf Lodge in Montauk.
August 10, 2009 in Video
An East Hampton classic is back! The Blue Parrot is officially open for business and the margaritas are flowing. But can you get a seat?
June 21, 2009 in Video
What happens when Nick Leighton visits Solé East for an open bar event and they run out of tequila?
June 19, 2009 in Video
Nick Leighton offers definitive proof that the Blue Parrot is indeed officially open in East Hampton.
June 19, 2009 in Video
Where do West Virginia and Montauk meet? In the kitchen, according to Katie Lee Joel, author of the cookbook, "The Comfort Table." Katie Lee was on hand at the Montauk Yacht Club for the burger bash competition, and Plum caught up with her for a taste of her best tips!
June 16, 2009 in Video
A tribute to the late Christian Wolffer of Wolffer Estate Vineyard. Mr. Wolffer passed away on December 31, 2008. He was a respected member of the Hamptons community.
March 28, 2009 in Video
Plum spends a day with Surf Lodge executive chef, Sam Talbot. From the Surf Lodge, to the fish market, to the beach, this former Top Chef contestant explains just what Montauk means.
March 21, 2009 in Video
On this episode of "Behind the Hedges with Kelly Killoren Bensimon" Kelly takes a cooking lesson from Top Chef Sam Talbot. Will Kelly learn to become a Top Chef like Sam? First let's see what she's keeping in her refrigerator.
March 21, 2009 in Video
Luigi Tadini gets a cooking lesson from Surf Lodge Executive Chef, Sam Talbot.
March 21, 2009 in Video
Plum's Nick Leighton visits Francois Payard and makes a delicious chocolate treat. Payard's book "Chocolate Epiphany" features glorious chocolate recipes, including chocolate french toast! Beware calories begin accumulating as soon as you hit "play." Don't say we didn't warn you!
March 11, 2009 in Video
While shooting The Juice at the 21 Club in New York City, Nick Leighton goes to our favorite place (the kitchen) where he introduces us to executive chef John Greely. Enjoy Chef Greely preparing a decadent staple of the 21 Club's menu: Steak Diane. What makes this steak so special is that it's traditionally pounded, seared, and mixed with generous amounts of cream and butter right in front of the customer. Delicious!
March 11, 2009 in Video
While shooting an episode of The Juice at the 21 Club in New York, Nick Leighton goes to one of his favorite place (the bar) in search of the best cocktail (and best seat in the house!). Sitting at Table 12 (the most requested) below the signature model airplanes suspended from the ceiling, he's in good company, as former presidents, captains of industry, and airline executives have all visited.
March 11, 2009 in Video
The "Cocktail Therapy" girls show how to make the perfect holiday drinks - extra cheer optional. Tracey Toomey and Leanne Shear walk us through hot spiced cocoa, an old-fashioned chocolate egg cream, and most importantly, a holiday mojito.
December 12, 2008 in Video
Art Ludlow, owner of Mecox Bay Dairy, gives our own Lauren Ezersky a crash course in the art of cheesemaking, from the curds and whey to the aging room. And for all those calorie-counters out there, just remember, local and natural calories don't count! Or so says Art at least.
October 24, 2008 in Video
Robyn Moreno flirts with one of the seven deadly sins as 35 award-winning chefs and 4 prestigious champagne houses gathered at the Wolffer Estate to honor Wolfgang Puck.
August 12, 2008
Robyn Moreno and her taste buds celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Nick & Toni's restaurant at the annual Great Chefs Event that benefits the Hayground School.
August 5, 2008 in Local Life
John Hogan from Bar Magic would make Chileans AND Peruvians happy with his Pisco Sour. Warning - Do try this at home: PISCO SOUR 2 oz. Macchu Pisco 1 oz. fresh lime juice 1 sugar cube 1 egg white Angostura Bitters Combine all ingredients in a large shaker and shake vigorously to froth. Fill ¾ of the shaker with ice and shake vigorously again to chill. Strain into a martini glass and add two dashes of bitters on the frothy top for garnish. Mix 'til pretty, sit back and sip!
July 22, 2008
Cocktail Therapy hosts Tracey Toomey and Leann Shear stop by the Rock the Harbor Benefit to scout out tips - and drinks - to survive the non-stop social circuit that make up a summer in the Hamptons.
July 22, 2008
Chef Jehangir Mehta, owner and head chef of Graffiti Restaurant in NYC, shares with MNN easy-to-make, healthy dishes for the summer.
June 18, 2008
Join Plum's Anthony Gray as he visits Bay Burger in Sag Harbor to find out more from co-owner Joe Tremblay.
May 12, 2008 in Local Life
There's still plenty of time to whip together the finest hors d'oevres, snacks, meals, bites, munchies, food items, and more food items, and Plum is here to help. So is Elegant Affair Catering CEO Andrea Correale, who demonstrates how to make several delicious, yet hassle-free dishes for holiday hosting.
December 24, 2007 in Local Life
Chef Franco Russo of Matto stops by the set to serve some delectable delights.
December 14, 2007
Indeed there are plenty of East End establishments that boast a great bowl of pasta, but what if you could make your own? Take a lesson from Chris Cariello of Loaves and Fishes in Bridgehampton, as he gives Plum a quick how-to on making an amazing pasta dish.
November 28, 2007
