Sag Harbor has a new culinary Muse!

I thought I was done for the year but like Al Pacino in GODFATHER III, "they keep bringing me back!" I'm not sure who the "they" are but I guess it's the fact this week has been so darn busy on the East End. It's like July trying to find a parking space in any of the villages. So now back to the news... good news folks... the former JLX Bistro/Pommes Cafe

(I had to use JLX because I don't think anyone knew the Pommes Cafe) will soon be taken over by the folks behind MUSE in Water Mill. Chef Chef Matthew Guiffrida will be bringing his unique and diverse menu to one of the best locations in Sag Harbor. Let's just hope he brings his amazing fondue... YES FONDUE... from MUSE to the new location. Yeah, I know fondue is not something that will help me win any "hard body" contest!


Located on the end of Main St., the space has gone through several incarnations over the past few years. But I think it has more to do with bad management than it being a bad location. Besides, if anyone can make this work I'm convinced Guiffrida can do it. I've always loved MUSE but since I live in East Hampton, found the trek to Water Mill a little much especially in the summer. So, I'm thrilled he's taking over this space in Sag Harbor. In fact, I asked Matthew if he'll be doing any of his cooking classes in Sag Harbor and he said, yes! He also told me his menu will be similar to that of MUSE but with a few more pasta and seafood dishes added.

Speaking of the man behind the stove, Matthew Guiffrida if any one of my friends who still works in television reads this blog, take note! Who was one of the first people to give Bobby Flay a gig on TV?! You're right, it

was ME! Well let me tell you Guiffrida should be your next food segment booking. I went to his cooking class and not only was it an amazing night of food and wine... LOTS OF WINE ACTUALLY... but Matthew is charming, funny and fast. He should be doing television! Matthew good luck with the new place and make sure we get invited to that opening hopefully this March!


Now for a little bit of bad news. It seems the restaurant that was the BEACH HOUSE is no longer. What started out in my opinion one of the best new restaurants of Summer 2011 has become a victim of the off season blues. According to owner Michael Gluckman, he may be back in another

incarnation soon. I'm hoping so and I'm also hoping the new restaurant serves what I thought was some of the best TUNA TAR TARE around. Ok, hopefully I'm done... and done with blogging about food. I'm going back to the gym this afternoon and hopefully I'll blog more about working out in 2012!!! Wish me luck!