Dans Papers - June 1, 2007

After a long weekend of barbeques, booze and beaches, its time to settle in and check out the local restaurants...

FLIRT, a new restaurant that opened Memorial Day, provides a fresh experience for those Hamptonites who are bored with the routine Hampton club scene. Award-winning executive chef Andrew Marc Rothschild, formerly of The Forge in Miami and The River Cafe in New York, will be creating the bistro's cuisine. FLIRT will feature two distinct French-themed dining areas, chocolate suede colored banquettes, two outdoor garden patios reminiscent of Southern Europe as well as a full-service outdoor bar. The dining room will offer live cabaret, while the lounge will offer a lighter menu with an array of petites bouchees (little bites), and late night lounging and dancing with a DJ. Dinner will be served Thursday through Sunday from 6 p.m. until late, with the nightclub opening at 10 p.m. FLIRT is located at 44 Three Mile Harbor Road in East Hampton.

27 Authentic Mexican Kitchen kicks off the summer with specials throughout the month of June. Enjoy two-for-one entrees available during dinner from 5-11 p.m Monday through Friday. In addition, children 12 and under eat free on Saturday and Sunday during brunch from 12-6 p.m. Drink specials are also offered with every meal. Come early for brunch on Saturday and Sunday and receive a complimentary Mimosa or Bloody Mary from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, $2 Corona bottles will be served until 5 p.m. and after 5 p.m. a complimentary shot of Patron tequila will be given with each dinner entree. For further information call 27 Authentic Mexican Kitchen at (631) 267-6980.

Wildthyme Restaurant and Bar in Southampton presents a special six course Italian wine dinner on Sunday, June 3, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. The cost of this "Italian Adventure" is $75 per person plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are required. For further information call Wildthyme Restaurant and Bar at (631) 204-0007.

Hill Street Cafe, a brand new breakfast and lunch spot, debuts this summer at Southampton Inn. Prices for breakfast range from $6 to $14. Chef's specials include: New Orleans Style lost bread (sour dough French toast stuffed with wild berry jam); and an Iron Skillet frittata (three eggs with peppers, mushrooms, onion & Montrachet). For lunch, entrees (including sandwiches and salads) are priced between $11 to $18, and include such choices as: grilled sirloin steak sandwich; platter of Irish oak smoked salmon with capers, egg and toast points; Local fillet of flounder sauteed with capers and lemon; and Hill Street Cafe flounder B.L.T. For further information contact the Hill Street Cafe at (631) 283-6500.

East End Clambakes in Southampton will be open 7 days a week. Known for their famous clambakes, they also offer a wide variety of seafood dinners and everyone's favorite lobster rolls. Also, don't forget to call to book your summer party or beach clambake, they cater events from Moriches to Montauk. For more information call (631) 726-5360 or for catering call (631) 726-6351. The Patio at 54 Main, a new concept at a familiar dining establishment in Westhampton, will open in early-to mid-June, at the former site of The Patio. Owner Dwayne Kirchner has revamped the restaurant presenting a sleek modern design. Appetizers items range from $9 to $13 and include: pan seared sea scallops and Maryland crab cakes. Entrees range from $17 to $35 and include: grilled sushi grade tuna; porterhouse lamb chops. Desserts range from $7 to $10 and include: Westhampton Beach key lime pie; and The Patio banana split. For reservations at The Patio at 54 Main call (631) 288-4878.

Tierra Mar in Westhampton Beach offers their popular lobster bake, with a preview day on Sunday, May 27 at 6 p.m. and starting every Monday on June 18, until Labor Day. Served on the outdoor deck overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Tierra Mar's lobster bake is accompanied by live music all evening long. The preview dinner costs $75 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Starting June 18, the dinner is $68 per person, plus tax and gratuity. For more information, call Tierra Mar at (631) 288-2700.

Jedediah's in Jamesport at the Jedediah Hawkins Inn is now serving their new summer menu. Some of the menu items include: Shrimp medley appetizer; pan roasted Atlantic halibut; Jurgielwicz Farms duck breast; roasted beet salad with Catapano Farms goat cheese, fingerling potatoes, green beans and sherry vinaigrette. For further information or reservations call Jedediah's at (631) 722-2900.

Rowdy Hall in East Hampton has added some new menu items to their lunch menu. The new menu items include: grilled asparagus with poached egg; yellowfin tuna with marinated baby artichokes, roasted red peppers and arugula; and vegetable sandwich with grilled seasonal vegetables, fresh herb goat cheese, arugula and foccia. For further information call Rowdy Hall at (631) 324-8555.