By clicking Sign up, you agree to our privacy policy. The Poulakis family has owned The Hampton Maid in Hampton Bays since 1959, but it's safe to say that founders John and Marion Poulakis could never have predicted that the dining room would be serving Galician goose barnacles with seaweed and horseradish or Iberico pork belly bao buns with angel hair potatoes. And so, starting in July, Bujoreanu came aboard full time and started serving six-course chefs tasting menus every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening. Foursquare 2022 NYC, CHI, SEA & LA, "House salad + Caprese panini =delicious ! He selected the name "R.AIRE" for his concept at the Hampton Maid because he is committed to showcasing culinary rarities such as those goose barnacles, a crustacean from the Eastern Atlantic; carabineros, deep-sea scarlet shrimp; or even kangaroo meat. The menu changes every week, but recent courses have included wild halibut with sweet peas, salsa verde and tiny carrots; rack of veal with bok choy and salsa Espanola; shishito peppers with bonito (cured tuna) flakes and smoked peppercorns; sous-vide artichokes with bottarga (cured mullet roe), lemon aioli and chlorophyll extract. Casual luxury in a serene natural setting, steps away from everything. Portions are huge, I won't ned dinner . The essential guide to Long Island dining. Tara Poulakis, granddaughter of John and Marion, said that she met the chef last year and, starting in November, had engaged him to do pop-up dinners a few times a month. Recharge This landmark, situated across from the picturesque Shinnecock Bay, is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy the pleasures of the East End. Among chef Alex Bujoreanu's creations are wild halibut with sweet peas, salsa verde and tiny carrots. Saint Petersburg Lions Club Beach House, Treasure Island. So, so overpriced. That, however, is what happens when you hire chef Alex Bujoreanu, one of Long Islands most ardent practitioners of Spanish-inflected modernist cuisine. Stay. Desserts have been less far out: mango cheesecake with coconut, lime and mango coulis; olive oil cake with blood orange-elderflower ice cream. Privacy Policy |Terms of service |Subscription terms |Your ad choices |Cookie Settings |California Privacy Rights |About Us |Contact Newsday |Reprints & permissions |Advertise with Newsday |Help. Foursquare ! , , , , the hampton maid hampton bays location . Each of our guest rooms are tastefully appointed with private baths, patios, and balconies in a quiet woodland setting. The price is $95 per person; for an additional $65, you can have a wine paired with each course. He opened Viaggio Tapas in Rockville Centre (in 2014) and Toro Tapas and Tequila in Patchogue (in 2016) and then went on to led the kitchen at Coral in East Moriches, which earned three stars from Newsday and was named one of LI's top Latin restaurants for 2018. ", "Awesome food, unbelievable atmosphere. ", "One of the only normal places with both coffee and wifi that I was able to find in the whole area. The Hampton Maid is at 259 E. Montauk Hwy., Hampton Bays, 631-728-4166, hamptonmaid.com. Dine. An unassuming cult spot in a 1959 Hampton Bays motel, known for its fluffy. With its distinctive cedar-shake windmill and sweeping view of Shinnecock Bay, The Hampton Maid has always had a homey, family-friendly air. ", "Filet Mignon is delicious, cooked to perfection..Oreo Ice Cream cake was amazing..Great view of Shinnecock Bay", "Maui Wowi is soooo good, but not figure friendly! The Hampton Maid is well known for its lavish breakfast service (handled by Taras father, Steve Poulakis, and brother, Josh Poulakis), but it hasnt served dinner since shortly after it opened. Service was terrific! Copyright 2022 Newsday. Explore. Love this setting. ", Dane B74 1 , Ashley Gildin110 73 , Jill Schnitt90 10 , , JavaScript . All rights reserved. Serving the best farm fresh breakfast in the Hamptons 7 AM daily, as well as dinner at R.AIRE. Try to go when you can sit outside! Bujoreanu was most recently at Lolas Craft Kitchen & Cocktails (now Roc & Olive) in Long Beach. Beaches, restaurants, golf courses, wineries, fishing and shopping all nearby. The location is the best! Credit: Alex Bujoreanu. Erica Marcus, a passionate but skeptical omnivore, has been reporting and opining on the Long Island food scene since 1998. Great bartenders. We also have a gift shop on premise for the early riser. Overpriced. But, said Tara, "we are trying to make it more of a destination, to bring on more luxury while maintaining the family atmosphere.". Satisfying appetites and overnights for 60 years. More so if you've spent $600 to stay here for the weekend. Centrally located in the Shinnecock Hills.