Chefs and Champagne, via Hamptons

It'll be my first time going to the Hamptons this Saturday.

James Beard Foundation's

Chefs & Champagne

This is an event honoring revered chef Charlie Trotter of Chicago, tomorrow.

Hosted at the Wölffer Estate Vineyard in Sagaponack, NY, it should be a good time.

The weather report says sunny skies and my tummy says all systems go.

30+ chefs from around the country will be showcasing their signature dishes.

Much like the James Beard Awards earlier this year, I am expecting stations laid across a flat area of land and people in cocktail dresses & tuxedos grazing the tables.

Event Location: Wölffer Estate Vineyard 139 Sagg Road Sagaponack, NY
Date and Time: Saturday, July 21, 20075:00–8:00 pm
Reservations: Members $200, General Public $275

VIP* Experience $500 ($300 is a tax-deductible charitable donation)

Tickets will be available online until Saturday, July 21, at 1:00 pm.

After that time, tickets will be available at the door.

*** Update***

So I got back from Hamptons late Saturday night. The food was alright but the eye candy was intense. A lot of mid 40's & 50's guys with 20 something model-like girlfriends. (you gotta laugh) It was everything I expected from a Hamptons soiree.

The event itself was kinda cool but only lasted a few hours.

So let me just run through the highlights for you.

- I got to see Martha Stewart up close in person. She looked really good. I'll leave it at that.

- Charlie Trotter was shorter than I expected. And his head seemed too big for his body. But I'm sure he's a great guy. (err, sometimes)

- Maybach was part sponsor of the event, so they parked a Maybach 57 for display in the middle of the tent where people could go in and sit in the car.

I gotta tell ya, it is one comfy ride. If I had that much dispossable income, I wouldn't mind having one of those badboys to be driven to everywhere.

- And as we were leaving the venue, we were stopped and asked if we wanted to attend a private after party at someone's castle. Yes, "Castle".

I guess if you really have that much money, why not build something grossly impractical and tack along a gazillion dollars for maintanance.

We chose not to go and headed straight back to the city where we felt a little more at home.