The Living Room

We ended our superb Hamptons trip with brunch in a super cute restaurant called The Living Room. It really did feel like we were dining inside the cozy living room of someone's house and I also loved the porch swing outside. Our bloody marys came in super cute glasses and were the perfect start of the day. My eggs benedict were unfortunately a bit overcooked but the hollandaise sauce was delicious. A cute spot for brunch if you are in the area!

The Living Room at the Maidstone 

207 Main St

East Hampton

NY 11937

The Dock House

We went to a cute little seafood spot called The Dock House after a full day of drinking and it was the perfect meal to soak up all the alcohol. The lobster roll was fresh and sweet and the fried clams were also well seasoned and meaty. They have a great assortment of seafood and the chefs can also prepare them in a multitude of ways!

The Dock House
1 Long Wharf
Sag Harbor
NY 11963

Hamptons BBQ

Ahhh I have so many posts to do! I've been totally slacking but will be trying to update more in these upcoming weeks! I am going to the Hamptons again this weekend but these pictures are from when the weather was warmer :)

Race Lane

I have been dying to go the Hamptons for the summer and F was able to squeeze in an amazing weekend trip full of delicious dinners, brunch, and wine tasting at a beautiful vineyard. Our first meal was dinner at Race Lane and we sat outside in a super cute garden. The food was delicious and our server was also very friendly and ensured that we had a enjoyable evening.

Octopus - Tomato Confit, Kalamata Olives, Parsley, Pickled Red Chili
The octopus was very tender and I loved the addition of the olives and the tartness of the pickled red chili.

Hudson Valley Foie Gras - Rhubarb Chutney, Kumquats, Brioche, Vanilla
J and S had never tried foie gras before and I knew that we had to order this and make them the perfect bite. Foie is one of my favorite dishes and this rendition did not disappoint. The foie was very creamy and decadent and the kumquats were perfectly sweet and the rhubarb provided the needed tartness to offset all the richness. 

Beef Carpaccio - Wagyu, Arugula, Reggiano, Lemon Aioli, Capers
I only had a small bite of this but remembered it to be a very solid dish. Nothing special, just a very well executed classic beef carpaccio. 

Buffala Mozzerella - Prosciutto di Parma, Cantaloupe, Basil, Apple Balsamic, Lemon Olive Oil
The presentation of this dish was lovely and I loved how the cantaloupe was cut into little orbs. Once again this was solid execution of a classic combination of flavors and it did not disappoint.

Hamachi Crudo with Jalapeño and Citrus Dressing
The fish was fresh and the dressing was not overpowering but the jalapeño was WAY too spicy as they did not take away the seeds.

RL Burger - American Wagyu, Red Onion Jam, Spiced Bacon, Aged Cheddar
I had a small bite the burger and it was delicious. The patty had a great meaty flavor and was also very juicy. The bacon was very thick and the spice was a really nice touch. 

Sea Scallop - Parsnip Puree, Maitake Mushroom, Zucchini 
The scallops were perfectly seared and the parsnip puree was creamy and delicious. I did not like the maitake mushrooms as they were a bit bland. 

Striped Bass - Pan Seared, Swiss Chard, Fingerling, Heirloom, Tomato, Saffron 
I did not try this dish but the presentation was beautiful. 

Vegetable Risotto - Leek, Squash, Zucchini, Mushroom, White Wine, Reggiano 
The risotto was perfectly al dente and the sweetness of the fresh vegetables was the star of the dish. 

Organic Roasted Chicken - Yukon Gold Mash, Haricot Vert, Pancetta, Au Jus
The skin was crispy and the meat was very juicy. The flavors were also on point and the mashed potatoes were buttery and smooth.

Parmesan Truffle Fries 
This was probably the most disappointing dish of the night. The fries were soggy and no one likes soggy fries :( 

Lobster Mac & Cheese 
This was such a hit amongst our dinner party! The mac and cheese was delightfully cheesy and luxurious and there were also very generous chunks of lobster meat. The crunchy panko crust was also amazing. I also wanted another order of this! 

Overall I had a lovely time at Race Lane and would definitely come again! The atmosphere was lovely and the food was also very good. Thanks to everyone who helped with the lighting for the pictures :) 

Race Lane Restaurant 

31 Race Lane

East Hampton

NY 11937