See how much fun you can have in The Hamptons, especially when you visit with some like-minded food bloggers!
photo credit- Raul Velasco
When I clicked on an email titled “Hamptons Blogger Retreat” I was sure it’d be some kind of spam, but it wasn’t! I was invited to spend a long weekend with some great friends at a retreat in The Hamptons, to recharge, bounce ideas and eat.
Yeah we got to eat…a lot!
photo credit- Raul Velasco
The weekend started in New York City, I missed the first night where everyone ate at Fig and Olive but I heard amazing stories about the food and the atmosphere. This was my first time in NYC and as quick as it was, I still managed a stroll in Central Park and ate Bacon Beignets with Salted Caramel Sauce for breakfast at Villard!
photo credit- Raul Velasco
We stayed at Lotte New York Palace Hotel, the views are stunning and my room overlooked St Patrick’s Cathedral. The room was huge and super comfortable and the brunch at Villard, the hotel’s restaurant was incredible. We tried everything on the menu but these beignets did it for me. Get them and don’t share!
photo credit- Raul Velasco
Before we hit the road for The Hamptons, we had lunch (more food) at Mamo, a cute Italian restaurant with so many fresh pasta dishes that you’d easily think you were in a roadside cafe somewhere in Rome!
The Truffle pizza was indescribable, so many ooo’s and ahhh’s from everyone when they tasted it, and the smell of those truffles was intoxicating!
photo credit- Raul Velasco
Finally we made it to our house for the weekend and I’m not sure if the word “house” does it any justice. This place was breathtaking. We totally made the most of it with the kitchen and the game room being the two most used places as well as the amazing outdoor eating area.
photo credit- Raul Velasco
It was here that Chef Renee Blackman cooked for us. Between epic cocktails and course after course of food, she spoiled us rotten!
These were some of the juiciest teriyaki chicken skewers I have ever tasted!
photo credit- Raul Velasco
A short drive from the house was Union Cantina, a fantastic Mexican restaurant that we visited and everything on the menu was amazing…surprise! Definitely order the jalapeño margaritas and the smoky shrimp!
photo credit- Raul Velasco
photo credit- Raul Velasco
We had so many generous sponsors who made this trip possible, Dellalo being one of them and providing enough charcuterie treats to keep us going for a week! Other amazing sponsors were Sabra, Halo Top Ice Cream, Vital Farms, Green Giant, Lorissa’s Kitchen and Nespresso. Huge thanks to these brands for making the weekend as special as it was!
photo credit- Raul Velasco
Thanks to Lexi from Lexi’s Clean Kitchen, Gina from Skinnytaste and Liz from The Lemon Bowl for organizing such an epic adventure!! I had such a great time just relaxing with like-minded people.
Now how do I find an excuse to return, especially to that giant house!!
photo credit- Raul Velasco
haha I’m so glad you opened my email inviting you and didn’t think it was spam!! Thank you so much for joining us!!! Now it’s your turn to bring me to the west coast. ;)
What great photos! And such a lovely trip and home to stay in! Lauren (Grier) said it was a wonderful group of bloggers to hang out with!
I enjoy reading your blog – you have a relaxed & fun ‘voice.’ And I like your tattoos. : )
Geri Wurth
(Lauren’s mom)
Great little read, can’t wait to try all the recommendations.