Page 28 January 25, 2013
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Footbridge Celebration Wölffer Rosé Vinegar to Be Held Sunday Will Return to Hamptons Tables SPRINGS: Pussy’s Pond Bridge in Springs, part of East Hampton Town, will have an opening celebration at 12 noon on Sunday, January 27 to mark the occasion of the completion of reconstruction of the footbridge over the headwaters of Accabonac Harbor. The public is invited to gather at the bridge on the School Street side. The people responsible for the reconstruction will be recognized at the celebration, and the bridge will be dedicated to the children of Springs. Afterward, the celebration will continue nearby at Ashawagh Hall, where food and beverages will be served. The reconstructed bridge replaces a former bridge that was removed several years ago. Finally, the students of the nearby Springs School have a footbridge to once again use and enjoy. The bridge is constructed of trees harvested from the East End and was funded entirely with donations from the Hamptons community. Efforts to rebuild the footbridge were led by the East Hampton Trails Preservation Society and its Pussy’s Pond Bridge Rebuilding Committee, whose sole function was to coordinate the fundraising of the reconstruction program, act as project managers for the purchase of the bridge construction materials, and coordinate volunteers as the construction progressed.
LI Winterfest Lineup Released NORTH FORK: The lineup for Long Island Winterfest Jazz on the Vine, which features concerts at various winery tasting rooms and other venues, has been released! The 6th annual event will be held on weekends from February 9 to March 17, with Saturday night jazz sessions at Hotel Indigo. With its schedule of jazz musicians, including many Grammy-nominated artists, Jazz on the Vine was honored with the Arts Destination Marketing Award in 2012. Admission to Jazz on the Vine is $20 and a glass of wine is included.
SAGAPONACK: Roman Roth has just completed a batch of Wölffer Estate winery’s popular Rosé Vinegar. It has not been released just yet, as Roth is giving it “a little time to mellow.” East End epicures have been salivating for its release since Wölffer’s 2009 batch of rosé vinegar sold out last year. That 2009 batch of vinegar appears orange with a slightly golden Rosé shimmer. The nose has the classic acidity of vinegar, but is balanced by oak and yeast, as well as fruity notes. It’s vibrant and tangy with a refreshing aftertaste. Created in the traditional French Orleans method of aging selected lots of Rosé wine for over six months in old wooden barrels. The ethanol slowly oxidizes into acetic acid, transforming the Rosé wine into Rosé vinegar. Wölffer’s finished 2009 batch of Rosé Vinegar, with 4.4% acidity, was limited to 414 bottles (500 ml), which were filled by hand in October of 2010. Substitute it for regular vinegar for a new twist on old vinaigrettes or other recipes.
Moran Trust Names Richard Barons Executive Director EAST HAMPTON: The Thomas Moran Trust in East Hampton Village, dedicated to preserving the legacy of artist Thomas Moran, has named Richard Barons as its new Executive Director. Barons, also the current Executive Director of the East Hampton Historical Society, will be fulfilling both rolls. He will be replacing Marti Mayo, who will remain with the trust as a consultant to ensure a smooth transition. The new board elections were announced by Peter M. Wolf, founder and outgoing Chairman, and Arthur Graham, incoming Chairman. The new board also consists of Curt Shade as Vice President, Alan Mitchell as Treasurer, Maureen Bluedorn as Secretary, Barbara Borsack (East Hampton Village Deputy Mayor), Bill Fleming, Frank Newbold and Bruce A.T. Siska. The elections come as the first phase of work restoring the Thomas Moran House and Studio is completed. “The first phase,” Wolf said, “has been successfully completed over the past five years. The founding board acquired the property from Guild Hall, selected restoration consultants, engineers and architects to develop the plans, secured significant financing, obtained virtually all rights and permissions required by the Village of East Hampton and developed the vision for the property going forward.” Phase two consists of restoring the studio, four outbuildings and historic gardens.
Hamptons Gearing up for Harborfrost SAG HARBOR: The chill has officially set in, but Hamptonites will have a chance to enjoy the colder temperatures this February at Sag Harbor’s annual Harborfrost. The weekend’s highlights include: Friday, Feb. 8 The First Frost Ball—a playful kick-off party at Muse in the Harbor Saturday, Feb 9 Family Fun Day—Ice Carving, Fire Dancers, Fireworks, Treasure Hunt and more On Main Street—Special Sales, Live Music, Local Restaurant Specials, Art Walk Polar Bear Plunge at Windmill Beach benefiting the Volunteer Ambulance Corp (Join Dan’s Papers Sections Editor Kelly Laffey at the event!) Story Time at the John Jermain Library HarborFrost Farmers Market Sunday, Feb 10 Pancake Breakfast benefiting the Volunteer Fire Department Check DansHamptons.com for additional updates as they become available!
Bedell Cellars 2009 Merlot Sells Out, 2010 Available CUTCHOGUE: A call to Bedell Cellars revealed that the 2009 Merlot, which was served at President Obama’s Inaugural Luncheon on Monday, is practically sold out as of press time. But never fret, Long Island red wine lovers: The 2010 Merlot, which is a 30th anniversary vintage, is readily available. President Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama and John Boehner were seated together at the luncheon, and the First Lady’s eye roll in the wake of a comment by Boehner has become a viral internet sensation. Check out DansHamptons.com to find out what the Speaker of the House may have been saying…