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CLAUDE’S RESTAURANT WHAT’S OLD IS NEW AGAIN By Michael Alpiner | Photography by Marsin Mogielski
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s travelers are taking to the roads again in near pre-pandemic numbers, one of the most popular destinations is Southampton, Long Island, and one of the most popular places to stay there is Southampton Inn. The Inn rests on five acres at the heart of Southampton, a convenient two hours from New York City With ninety guest rooms of which sixteen are pet friendly, the Southampton Inn can welcome an ample number of eager travelers yet still maintain a homespun, cozy atmosphere. The Inn boasts European styling and décor, classic comfort, cleanliness via UVC sanitizing lights in each guest room as well as for restaurant disinfection, mindful guest room amenities and, of course, a pool and tennis. Owner Dede Gotthelf, who has provided a sense of continuity for the Inn for twenty-four years, seeing the Inn as an icon and beacon within a community renowned for its quaint beauty, is enthusiastic to elevate Claude’s Restaurant from a breakfast and lunch establishment into an expanded culinary experience.
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Because of a resurgence of demand for weddings, meetings, corporate events and fundraisers, Dede made the decision to bring in the superb chef with phenomenal experience in high-end dining. Giancarlo Delanzzo, the new Executive Chef, who studied his craft in Italy, has elevated the cuisine and dining experience through inspiration from some of the most iconic New York City eateries. The menu selections include mostly locally sourced ingredients. Dede explains, “The fish comes from the docks of Montauk, the meat from western Long Island, many items from local farms, including the heirloom tomatoes.” One of the many new items on the menu is the Jumbo shrimp in aged cognac with pearl vegetable couscous, fried leeks, and creamy shrimp sauce. Another favorite is the pan seared filet mignon pink peppercorn, served with potato and garlic broccolini. →