DROP THE DITTO AND PICK UP A CELLO.... FOOD NEWS FOR THE HAMPTONS!

So Eric Lemonides has decided to shelve his Mexican concept... ALMONDITO... which was the only decent sit down Mexican in the Hamptons for an Italian concept called Almoncello. Anyway, I wasn't happy about this since Mex is my favorite.

Last week I went opening night (Wed.) and Friday to try out the new menu. So how was it... pretty darn good. While I can't tell you what was great on the menu, I can tell you I tried the veal and the past (ravioli) and both were awesome. As for the rest, the atmosphere is warm.. the service was quick and friendly. So congrats to Eric on another job well done. Fridays at Almond... Saturday at Almoncello.

Despite my mourning over the loss of Almondito and Estia Cantina in Amagansett.... there is a ray of hope. Rumor has it the Ralph Lauren/ Blue Parrot deal is dead! So, the Blue Parrot will be coming back.... with NEW OWNERS. Now I don't want to bad mouth the old Parrot but I thought it was mediocre and very expensive. So I'm optimistic about new owners. OH WE NEED GOOD MEX... AND CHINESE IN THE HAMPTONS.